I was recently talking to a friend about learning how to experience the Holy Ghost. Are you familiar with that phrase? I wasn’t. In fact, I kept talking about how to feel the Holy Ghost. Then, my friend shared a beautiful insight with me. She told me how everyone experiences the Holy Ghost differently. I knew that, but I hadn’t thought about changing my verbiage.
For example, some people don’t feel the Holy Ghost. They might hear it, perhaps through music lyrics, thoughts, or words. Others might see the Spirit, through dreams, visions, God’s creations, people, etc. And some might think the Spirit, with thoughts, ideas, creativity, and more. You get the picture. So, if you don’t feel the Spirit, just know that it’s okay. You’re not alone. The point is to learn how the Holy Ghost speaks to you. If you’re not sure, here are some resources to get you started:
Books
This is a really easy read, but has some insightful ideas on learning how to experience the Holy Ghost.
The Holy Spirit by Robert L. Millet
This book explores all of the different roles of the Holy Ghost and shares new insight you may not know!
The Holy Ghost is Like a Blanket
This book depicts characteristics of the Holy Ghost by comparing them to objects children can relate to. These meaningful analogies will help your little ones recognize the Holy Ghost as a real influence in their lives.
Led by Divine Design by Ronald A. Rasband
Through his own experience, Elder Rasband helps us learn first how to seek the Spirit and then how to recognize and respond to divine guidance in our families, with friends and colleagues, in our Church service, and during times of trial.
The Power of Stillness: Mindful Living for Latter-day Saints
This is such a powerful book! When we feel calm, still, and peaceful, we can access the Holy Ghost easier. This book shows you how.
The Heavens are Open by Wendy Watson Nelson
I love this book! It shares the truths that will increase our capacity to receive and act on revelation from the heavens.
General Conference Talks
Pillars and Rays by Alexander Dushku
Rather than sending us a pillar of light, the Lord sends us a ray of light, and then another, and another… every one of us is different. No two people experience God’s light and truth in exactly the same way. Take some time to think about how you experience the light and Spirit of the Lord.
Our Constant Companion by Henry B. Eyring
You and I have the opportunity to have the Holy Ghost as our constant companion and to have those truths confirmed as we remember and love the Savior, repent, and ask for His love to be in our hearts.
Promptings of the Spirit by Gary E. Stevenson
Four guiding principles to assist us in this crucial spiritual endeavor are:
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Stand in holy places.
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Stand with holy people.
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Testify of holy truths.
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Listen to the Holy Spirit.
Other Resources
Learning How the Spirit Speaks to You – This article was written for young adults, but we can all learn some great things from it!
Learning to Recognize the Holy Ghost – I love this story by Mark L. Pace about how he learned to experience the Spirit.
Receiving and Recognizing the Holy Ghost – Here’s a classic BYU speech with some great tips and ideas!
1 Nephi 10:19
For he that diligently seeketh shall find; and the mysteries of God shall be unfolded unto them, by the power of the Holy Ghost, as well in these times as in times of old, and as well in times of old as in times to come; wherefore, the course of the Lord is one eternal round.
2 Nephi 32: 5
For behold, again I say unto you that if ye will enter in by the way, and receive the Holy Ghost, it will show unto you all things what ye should do.
Alma 5:47
And moreover, I say unto you that it has thus been revealed unto me, that the words which have been spoken by our fathers are true, even so according to the spirit of prophecy which is in me, which is also by the manifestation of the Spirit of God.
Moroni 10: 4-5
4 And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true; and if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost.
5 And by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things.
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