“We need the influence of the Holy Ghost in our lives, and we need to recognize how that influence can help us to walk in the covenant path,” Elder Soares said in Spanish as he spoke from Salt Lake City, Utah.
Elder Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve emphasized listening to the Spirit and recognizing it to youth in the Caribbean during the devotional For the Strength of Youth conference from July 26-30.
More than 2,000 youth from 27 countries in the Caribbean participated in the in weeklong virtual conference. The activities were broadcasted in English, Spanish and French.
Elder Soares also emphasized the importance of Individual and regular prayer, scripture study, obeying, doing family history, attending seminary, obeying the commandments, providing service and acting on prophets’ teachings.
“Our task is to study our concerns, carefully decide the direction we should follow. Then, in sincere prayer and with true intent, we should go to the Lord and then we should listen,” he said.
These answers can come in feelings, such as the “sweet assurance that only comes from the Holy Ghost.”
“President Nelson taught that repeating this process regularly will help us grow in the principle of revelation,” Elder Soares spoke.
There are times when the Lord doesn’t give a specific answer, such as with the Brother of Jared and how to have light in the boats, Elder Soares said. There are also decisions where there could be multiple correct answers, such as where to go to school, career paths or where to live.
“Each one of us wants to receive answers to the questions that we have for you to be successful in life as well,” he said. “It is very important to do our part to qualify to receive the impression of the Holy Ghost.”
He also noted that trials are part of life and at many times they can be overwhelming.
“One of the great lessons that I have learned in my life is to see trials through the eyes of faith,” Elder Soares said.
Strength to work through trials and to push away temptations comes through seeking the Lord, he said.
“I testify that as we put our trust in Him and follow His counsel our capacity to avoid temptation will increase significantly,” he said. “Our spiritual maturity will grow at a higher rate each time, and the influence of the Holy Ghost will be more intense and more constant in our lives. And, therefore, we will have a happier, purer and more consecrated life.”
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