Study Guide for "His Spirit to Be with You"

In his inspiring General Conference talk, President Henry B. Eyring, Second Counselor in the First Presidency, speaks about the profound and comforting influence of the Holy Ghost. He shares personal experiences and scriptural insights to illustrate how we can invite the Holy Ghost into our lives and maintain His companionship. President Eyring emphasizes the importance of remembering the Savior, keeping His commandments, and seeking the Spirit's guidance in our daily lives. This talk is particularly poignant as it was delivered during the Easter season, reminding us of the Savior's atoning sacrifice and resurrection.

Before Reading

Before reading or listening to the talk, consider the following questions:

How can we invite the Holy Ghost into our lives?
What are the conditions necessary to receive the companionship of the Holy Ghost?
How did President Eyring's personal experiences illustrate the influence of the Holy Ghost?
What role does humility play in receiving spiritual guidance?
How can we serve others through the inspiration of the Holy Ghost?

Topics

Invite the Holy Ghost into Your Life

President Eyring explains that the Holy Ghost is a member of the Godhead and a person of spirit. He emphasizes that it is our choice to receive and welcome the Holy Ghost into our hearts and minds. By always remembering the Savior and keeping His commandments, we can invite the Holy Ghost to be with us.

The Holy Ghost is a person of spirit. It is your choice whether to receive Him and welcome Him into your heart and mind.

To have the Spirit sent to us, we must "always remember" the Savior and "keep his commandments" (D&C 20:77).

Who is the Holy Ghost and what is His role?
What are the conditions necessary to receive the Holy Ghost?
How can you better remember the Savior in your daily life?
What steps can you take to keep the commandments more diligently?

Experience the Comfort of the Holy Ghost

President Eyring shares a poignant personal experience of feeling the comfort of the Holy Ghost during his mother's passing. He highlights how the Holy Ghost can provide reassurance and peace during times of tragedy and sorrow.

We all experience tragedy during which we need the reassurance of the Spirit.

My father had the companionship of the Holy Ghost at that moment to feel, to know, and to do what he did that day.

How can the Holy Ghost provide comfort during difficult times?
What are some ways you have felt the Holy Ghost's comfort in your life?
Reflect on a time when you felt the comfort of the Holy Ghost. What was that experience like?
How can you seek the Holy Ghost's comfort in future challenging situations?

Remember the Savior's Sacrifice

President Eyring reflects on the significance of the Savior's atonement and resurrection. He shares a personal experience of visiting a tomb in Jerusalem and feeling the Spirit remind him of the Savior's resurrection. The talk emphasizes the importance of remembering the Savior's sacrifice, especially during the Easter season.

This time of year helps us remember the Savior’s sacrifice and His rising from the tomb a resurrected being.

More precious than a memory of events is the memory of the Holy Ghost touching our hearts and His continuing affirmation of truth.

Why is it important to remember the Savior's sacrifice?
How can the Holy Ghost help us remember the Savior?
What are some ways you can remember the Savior's sacrifice in your daily life?
How can you make the Easter season more meaningful by focusing on the Savior?

Follow the Prophet Joseph Smith's Example

President Eyring discusses the example set by the Prophet Joseph Smith in receiving spiritual direction and comfort through the Holy Ghost. He outlines four key choices Joseph made: being humble before God, praying with faith, obeying exactly, and praying for the needs of others.

The experiences of the Prophet Joseph Smith offer a guide.

The first choice he made was to be humble before God.

The second was to pray with faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

The third was to obey exactly.

And the fourth is to pray to know the needs and hearts of others and how to help them for the Lord.

What are the four key choices Joseph Smith made to receive spiritual direction?
How can we follow Joseph Smith's example in our own lives?
How can you cultivate humility in your relationship with God?
What specific actions can you take to pray with greater faith and obedience?

Serve Others Through the Inspiration of the Holy Ghost

President Eyring emphasizes the importance of serving others with the guidance of the Holy Ghost. He shares examples of how prophets and great ministers in the Lord's kingdom have served others through inspiration and the gift of charity. He encourages us to pray for inspiration to know the needs of others and to act on that inspiration.

Inspiration will help us minister to others for the Lord.

Great ministers have qualified for the Holy Ghost as a nearly constant companion. And they have qualified for the gift of charity, which is the pure love of Christ.

How can the Holy Ghost guide us in serving others?
What is the relationship between the Holy Ghost and the gift of charity?
How can you seek inspiration to serve others more effectively?
What are some ways you can develop the gift of charity in your life?