Last month, I was asked yet again to speak on the Holy Ghost at an investigator baptism on February 11. It would be the third time, in addition to numerous church talks on the same subject . Also, the baptism was of the parents and oldest children of a family, so I had to consider the varying ages. I was trying to think of what I could say that I hadn't already said to make it more meaningful. It then came to me that I should share how the Holy Ghost can help each family member specifically. I found scripture verses for the Spirit's role relevant to each person. Family member: second oldest daughter Trial: bullying issues at school Spirit's relevant role : Comforting us Scripture : 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 , John 14: 16-18 Family member: oldest daughter Trial: boy problems Spirit's relevant role : Helping us feel God's love Scripture : 1 John 3:16 , Romans 5:5 Family member: mother Trial: parenting Spirit's relevant role : Revealing to us everyt
"That which is of God is light; and he that receiveth light, and continueth in God, receiveth more light; and that light groweth brighter and brighter until the perfect day." -D&C 50:24