Elder D. Rex Gerratt
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"To all — wherever you are, to you that need hope, to you who need comfort, to you who are unhappy, to you who need direction and need to feel a purpose in life — I encourage you! I urge you — to bow your head or drop to your knees! In your own words, thank your Heavenly Father for his Son's atoning sacrifice for you and for all the blessings he has given you. Tears will moisten your eyes and the warmth of the spirit will come into your heart.
"Then talk to the Lord, asking for comfort, direction and understanding. As you open your mind and heart to feel the spirit, the Lord in his own due time and in his own way will give you instructions which will bless your life."
To receive divine instruction we must first have a sincere desire. Second, we must have faith.
"Following instructions requires hard work, commitment and enduring to the end."
"None of us is perfect, and we all need help. But we are not left alone if we are teachable, with hearts to feel and ears to hear."
Joseph Smith followed instructions and received an answer to his prayer. We will also receive answers to our prayers.
The scriptures also contain instructions of ancient and modern prophets.
President Hinckley has said, "Our safety lies in the virtue of our lives. Our strength lies in our righteousness. God has made it clear that if we will not forsake him, he will not forsake us."
"We need to listen and follow our appointed leaders."
