Study Guide for "Our Constant Companion"

In this talk, President Henry B. Eyring shares his insights on the importance of having the Holy Ghost as our constant companion. He draws from his personal experiences and scriptural accounts to illustrate how the Holy Ghost guides, comforts, and testifies of truth. He emphasizes the need for sincere prayer, repentance, and aligning our will with the Lord's to invite the influence of the Holy Ghost in our lives.

Before Reading

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

What is the significance of having the Holy Ghost as our constant companion?
How does President Eyring suggest we can invite the influence of the Holy Ghost?
What role does repentance play in feeling the influence of the Holy Ghost?
How do our motives and desires affect our ability to receive and sense the promptings of the Spirit?
What are some examples President Eyring shares about the guidance of the Holy Ghost?

Topics

Understanding the Role of the Holy Ghost

President Eyring emphasizes the importance of the Holy Ghost as a guide, comforter, and bearer of truth. He highlights the prophetic warning from President Nelson about the necessity of the Holy Ghost's influence for spiritual survival in the coming days.

We have heard again President Russell M. Nelson’s warning that “in coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost.”

We need, and you will need, the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost.

What roles does the Holy Ghost play in our lives?
Why is the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost important for our spiritual survival?
How have you experienced the guidance, direction, and comfort of the Holy Ghost in your life?
What can you do to invite the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost?

Inviting the Influence of the Holy Ghost through Repentance

President Eyring discusses the role of repentance in inviting the Holy Ghost's influence. He suggests that if we find it difficult to feel the Holy Ghost, we might need to repent and receive forgiveness.

If you find yourself having difficulty in feeling the Holy Ghost, you might ponder whether there is anything for which you might repent and receive forgiveness.

Daily repentance is the pathway to purity, and purity brings power.

How does repentance invite the influence of the Holy Ghost?
Why is daily repentance important for our spiritual growth?
How has repentance helped you feel the influence of the Holy Ghost more strongly?
What steps can you take to incorporate daily repentance into your life?

Aligning Our Will with the Lord's

President Eyring teaches that to receive the companionship of the Holy Ghost, our purposes must align with the Lord's. He stresses that our motives need to be driven by the pure love of Christ and our prayers should reflect our desire for the Lord's will to be done.

If you want to receive the companionship of the Holy Ghost, you must want it for the right reasons. Your purposes must be the Lord’s purposes.

The key for me and for you is to want what the Savior wants. Our motives need to be driven by the pure love of Christ. Our prayers need to be “All I want is what you want. Thy will be done.”

Why is it important for our purposes and desires to align with the Lord's?
How can aligning our will with the Lord's invite the companionship of the Holy Ghost?
How have you experienced the Holy Ghost's influence when your motives aligned with the Lord's?
What can you do to align your will more closely with the Lord's?

The Holy Ghost as a Testifier of Truth

President Eyring talks about the Holy Ghost's role as a testifier of truth, particularly of the truth that Jesus is the Christ. He shares a personal account to illustrate how the Holy Ghost can guide and inspire us in our service to others.

Of all the things of which the Holy Ghost testifies, the most precious for us is that Jesus is the Christ, the living Son of God.

The Holy Ghost had been sent to those home teachers because they were willing to serve the Lord.

What does the Holy Ghost testify of?
How does the Holy Ghost guide and inspire us in our service to others?
How have you felt the Holy Ghost testify of truth in your life?
How can you be more open to the Holy Ghost's guidance in your service to others?

Experiencing the Holy Ghost in Our Lives

President Eyring assures us that as we remember and love the Savior, repent, and align our will with the Lord's, we can have the Holy Ghost as our constant companion. He encourages us to seek this companionship in our lives.

You and I have the opportunity to have the Holy Ghost as our constant companion and to have those truths confirmed as we remember and love the Savior, repent, and ask for His love to be in our hearts.

What can we do to have the Holy Ghost as our constant companion?
How does remembering and loving the Savior invite the companionship of the Holy Ghost?
How have you experienced the Holy Ghost as a constant companion in your life?
How can you remember and love the Savior more deeply to invite the Holy Ghost's companionship?