For Parents

Seeking Spiritual Guidance

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Dear Parents,

In this issue of the magazine, three General Authorities share teachings and personal and family experiences on how to seek, find, and follow spiritual guidance.

Gospel Discussions

Relying on Our Testimonies

On page 4, Elder Ronald A. Rasband shares a story from his family history to teach the principle that our Savior will not forsake us. Read his article and discuss how the early Saints relied on their testimonies of Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father’s plan of salvation.

Counseling with the Lord

On page 30, Elder Patricio M. Giuffra describes how he, as a teenage convert to the Church, decided to serve a mission and pursue a college education. He then shares his answer to the question, What do you do when personal revelation comes into conflict with common sense?

Receiving Guidance from the Spirit

How can we more fully benefit from the gift of the Holy Ghost in our lives? Elder José A. Teixeira explores this topic on page 40. Read his article and discuss how to receive more abundant guidance from the Spirit.

Come, Follow Me Family Fun

Ponder the Path

Proverbs 3–4

1. Place a picture of the Savior on one side of a large open area or room.

2. Stand on the opposite side of the room. Take turns blindfolding each family member, spinning them in a circle, and then seeing if they can walk to the picture of Jesus Christ without any help.

3. Read Proverbs 4:26–27.

Discussion: What types of help have we been given in this life to keep us on a path that leads to Jesus Christ? For further discussion, read Proverbs 3:5–6. What actions do we need to take to trust the Lord with all our hearts?

Submitted by Mitzi Schoneman

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