Got Spirit? The gift of the Holy Ghost

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.”
Galatians 5:22-23

The Holy Spirit, or Holy Ghost, can influence all of God’s children at critical times in their life.  It might be a time when they are seeking to know if God exists, if He knows and loves them.  It might be to bring peace during times of turmoil, a warning when there’s danger, or joy in the midst of beauty.  It might be a still, small voice or a strong feeling that leads them to do something right and important.  The Spirit’s main role before baptism is to testify of truth.

After a person is baptized into the church, they are given the gift of the Holy Ghost.  This means that they can always have the Holy Ghost with them, as long as they are faithful in keeping their baptismal covenants and repentant when they falter.  It’s like opening the window to Heaven from a little peak to full view, having the Holy Ghost as a constant companion.  It gives the person full access to the cleansing power of Christ’s Atonement—like a refining fire, purging sinful tendencies, making them more Christlike.  This gift allows for so much more—more knowledge, more desire and ability to serve, more good feelings.  It’s wonderful!

I’ve been singing this song with the children at church and I love it.  It’s entitled The Holy Ghost.


     When Christ was on the earth, He promised he would send 
     The Holy Ghost to comfort us, our true, eternal friend. 
     The Holy Spirit whispers with a still small voice. 
     He testifies of God and Christ and makes our hearts rejoice.
     And when we are confirmed by sacred priesthood pow’r, 
     The Holy Ghost is giv’n to us to guide us ev’ry hour. 
     Oh, may I always listen to that still small voice. 
     And with his light I’ll do what’s right each time I make a choice.