“How can I recognize the everyday spiritual experiences in my life?” For the Strength of Youth, Apr. 2023.
Questions and Answers
“How can I recognize the everyday spiritual experiences in my life?”
Write Down Feelings and Promptings
“Look for feelings of comfort, happiness, and promptings to do good. These things come from the Holy Ghost. When you find them, write them down. Rereading what you wrote can help you recognize ways the Spirit communicates with you. It can also give comfort in difficult times.”
Jordan P., 15, Virginia, USA
Focus on the Savior
“We need to keep our focus on the Savior and ask ourselves what we can learn from our experiences.”
Chloe P., 14, Idaho, USA
Count Your Blessings
“When we feel scared, doubtful, or overwhelmed, we can feel the Spirit by counting our blessings. This allows us to gain a testimony of how much God loves us, and it shows us the ways He blesses us. When we recognize these blessings, we become more capable of heeding the promptings of the Holy Ghost. We can see the spiritual experiences we have been given and how they have strengthened us during our trials.”
Bella R., 14, Arizona, USA
Be Grateful and Listen
“I recognize everyday spiritual experiences by being grateful, listening of the promptings of the Spirit in obedience, and supporting my family in morning and night devotions.”
Richard A., 12, Nigeria
Seek and Hope for Miracles
“The prophet invited us to seek and hope for miracles. By following the prophet’s advice, we can see God’s hand in all things rather than treating the miracles in our life as mere coincidence.”
Evelyn L., 20, Brazil
God Knows What Is Best for You
“Look for the good in everything. Sometimes it seems like the world is against you, but God is with you. Never forget that the worst days can be the best for you. ‘The trial of your faith … [is] more precious than … gold’ (1 Peter 1:7).”
Broc C., 17, Utah, USA