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Sometimes the only thing separating us from the blessings we seek is our own “veil of unbelief,” and if we can “rend that veil” (Ether 4:15), we may be surprised by what the Lord is willing to do for us.
I can receive revelation for my life.
From Come, Follow Me:
President Russell M. Nelson said: “I plead with you to increase your spiritual capacity to receive revelation. … Choose to do the spiritual work required to enjoy the gift of the Holy Ghost and hear the voice of the Spirit more frequently and more clearly” Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives
“As we record and reverence and savor each spiritual impression given, it opens the door for us to also receive multiple spiritual promptings daily." Tad R. Calister, Record Spiritual Insights to Receive More Revelation in Your Life
Elder Bednar relates: "Elder Richard G. Scott once taught me that spiritual knowledge, properly recorded, is available in times of need. [Read or listen to Elder Scott's talk: Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge] As I record what I feel in my heart and the thoughts that come to my mind by the power of the Holy Ghost, it is like writing on "small plates" – my personal sacred writings. It is a pattern of hearing Him and recording the things that will help me to always remember what He said. "Hear Him" in Your Heart and in Your Mind
In O Remember, Remember, Henry B. Eyring relates why he began writing things down, and the blessings of recognizing the Lord's hand in his life. See also: Recording Your Impressions
See ideas for recording your impressions and preserving them for your own benefit and to influence generations to come, as explained in 5 Unique Ways to Record and Remember Revelation.
The Memories Gallery is a place where all of the photos, stories, documents, and audio recordings that you add to FamilySearch are collected. Read more here and in The Family History Guide: The Amazing Audio Feature of The FamilySearch Memories App. Also watch Uploading to FamilySearch Memories.
Record children sharing their experiences and feelings. When they are capable of expressing themselves, and parents feel it is a good time, they can also record their thoughts and stories on their own FamilySearch account
Watch the video on this page for details.
"I have learned...that even the best technology can never be a substitute for revelation from heaven....This is a spiritual work, and the Lord directs it through His Holy Spirit.
Just a few weeks ago, I was working on my family history with a consultant by my side and another helper on the phone. On the computer screen before me was a problem beyond my mortal power to solve. I saw two names, sent to me by the wonders of technology, of people who might be waiting for a temple ordinance. But the trouble was that the names were different, but there was a reason to believe they might be the same person. My task was to determine what was true.
"I asked my consultants to tell me. They said, "No, you must choose." And they were completely sure I would discover the truth. The computer, with all its power and information, had left me the blessing of staring at those names on a screen, evaluating the available information, seeking other research, praying silently, and discovering what was true. As I prayed, I knew with surety what to do—just as I have in other situations when I needed to rely on heaven's help to solve a problem.
We do not know what marvels God will inspire people to create to help in His work of gathering His family. But whatever marvelous inventions may come, their use will require the Spirit working in people like you and me. This should not surprise us. After all, these are beloved sons and daughters of God. He will send whatever inspiration is needed to give them the opportunity to return to Him."
Henry B. Eyring Gathering the Family of God
Discuss the promise you have received from President Russell M. Nelson, “I promise that as you increase your time in temple and family history work, you will increase and improve your ability to hear Him.” Hear Him
Take turns as a family and share experiences where you have heard Him. You could also record these experiences in individual journals, a family journal, an audio recording, or any other method you choose.
Decide how you and your family can be better prepared through temple and family history work to receive the revelation God would send you. Check out the Get Started page in the Family History Guide to see different ways you can begin or continue your temple and family history journey, to reap the rewards including hearing Him more clearly.
Through His chastening, the Lord invites me to repent and come unto Him.
From Come, Follow Me:
Think about how the Lord’s chastening and the brother of Jared’s response may have helped prepare him for his experiences in Ether 3:1–20.
As you read the story below, ponder how forgiveness ties in to what the Pratt brothers learned about the power and promises of temple and family history.
Elder Dale G.Renlund: "Family relationships can be some of the most rewarding yet challenging experiences we encounter. Many of us have faced a fracture of some sort within our families. Such a fracture developed between two heroes of the Restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ in these latter days. Parley and Orson Pratt were brothers, early converts, and ordained Apostles...During the Nauvoo era, their relationship became strained, culminating in a heated, public confrontation in 1846. A deep and prolonged rift developed. Parley initially wrote to Orson to resolve the rift, but Orson did not reply. Parley gave up, feeling that correspondence was over forever, unless initiated by Orson. Several years later, in March 1853, Orson learned about a project to publish a book on the descendants of William Pratt, the brothers' earliest American ancestor. Orson began to weep "like a little child" as he glimpsed this treasure trove of family history. His heart melted, and he determined to repair the breach with his brother.
Orson wrote to Parley, 'Now my dear brother, there are none among all the descendants of our Ancestor, Lieut[enant] William Pratt, who have so deep an interest in searching out his descendants as ourselves.' Orson was one of the first to understand that Latter-day Saints have an obligation to research and compile family histories so that we can perform vicarious ordinances for our ancestors. His letter continued: 'We know that the God of our fathers has had a hand in all this. ... I will beg pardon for having been so backward in writing to you. ... I hope you will forgive me.' Despite their unshakable testimonies, their love for their ancestors was the catalyst to heal a rift, mend a hurt, and seek and extend forgiveness.
"... as we participate in family history and temple work today, we also lay claim to 'healing' blessings promised by prophets and apostles. These blessings are also breathtakingly amazing because of their scope, specificity, and consequence in mortality. This long list includes these blessings:
If you have prayed for any of these blessings, participate in family history and temple work. As you do so, your prayers will be answered. When ordinances are performed on behalf of the deceased, God's children on earth are healed. No wonder President Russell M. Nelson, in his first message as President of the Church, declared, 'Your worship in the temple and your service there for your ancestors will bless you with increased personal revelation and peace and will fortify your commitment to stay on the covenant path.' Dale G. Renlund, Family History and Temple Work: Sealing and Healing
As a family, read stories about your ancestors and research ideas for compiling and sharing histories, stories collections, and memories. Continue to share what you are working on and any finished family history projects. Sharing family history stories, events, photos and memories on social media might help unite your family and open the door to receive promised blessings. Read Hashtags, Tweets, and Blogs: the New Language of Family History for ideas to get started.
See this related activity to Family History and Temple Work: Sealing and Healing.
Perhaps simply making a family history connection with family members will be the beginning to healing troubled relationships. Think of any ways you may have offended another family member and ask for forgiveness. Make a call, write a message online, or write a letter. Pray as a family for help to clear up any misunderstandings, and become closer to those you love.
Watch the following video to see how one family forgave another. The story is at time stamp 8:44.
Read about forgiveness extended to a family member on the other side of the veil in this address by Kristin Yee: Beauty for Ashes: The Healing Path of Forgiveness. See also the story of forgiveness in the talk by Elder Gerritt W. Gong, Happy and Forever.
Heavenly Father hears and answers my prayers.
From Come, Follow Me:
What do we learn from the brother of Jared about prayer? Consider sharing an experience in which you prayed for help and Heavenly Father helped you.
See the Write Your Personal "Small Plates" Activity above for ways to share personal experiences you have recorded with family members as appropriate.
