Questions and Answers

“What can I do if I feel like I’m not having spiritual experiences?”

“Pray in the name of Jesus Christ about your concerns, your fears, your weaknesses—yes, the very longings of your heart. And then listen! … As you repeat this process … , you will ‘grow into the principle of revelation.’”

President Russell M. Nelson, “Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives,” Apr. 2018 general conference (Ensign or Liahona, May 2018, 95).

Ponder, Write, and Reflect

“At the end of the day, I take time to ponder and write in my journal about the spiritual experiences I received that day and reflect on them. Whenever I do this, I feel peace. It also reminds me to seek spiritual experiences every day.”

Kianna G., 16, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines

Ask God

“Continually reading your scriptures and praying each day is a great way to show God you want to have spiritual experiences. If you feel like you are not having spiritual experiences, then ask God sincerely to help you notice them. He loves you and will answer your prayers as you seek to you do your part.”

Elijah C., 15, Utah, USA

Be Patient

“Be patient. Your experiences won’t always be like others’.”

Isabella F., 16, São Paulo, Brazil

Live the Gospel

“We will gain spiritual experiences by reading the scriptures, listening to the words of the prophet, fasting, praying, going to the temple, and serving others. These things help us draw nearer to Christ and be more receptive to promptings from the Holy Ghost that bring us peace.”

Nellie R., 16, Hidalgo, Mexico

Pay Attention

“We must always remember to pay close attention to the promptings of the Holy Spirit. We can get them through the smallest things. Even though they are small, they can echo through eternity.”

Melissa A., 14, Paraíba, Brazil

Responses are intended for help and perspective, not as official pronouncements of Church doctrine.

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