“Spiritually Defining Memories (excerpts),” New Era, May 2020, 20–21.
Spiritually Defining Memories (excerpts)
Along with the peaceful direction we receive from the Holy Ghost, from time to time, God powerfully and very person- ally assures each of us that He knows us and loves us and that He is blessing us specifically and openly. Then, in our moments of difficulty, the Savior brings these experiences back into our mind.
… These experiences may come at pivotal times in our lives, or in what may at first seem as uneventful happenings, but they are always accompanied by an exceptionally strong spiritual confirmation of the love of God.
Remembering these spiritually defining experiences takes us to our knees, declaring as did the Prophet Joseph: “What I received was from heaven. I know it, and I know that God knows that I know it” [see Joseph Smith—History 1:25]. …
These spiritually defining moments come at different times and in different ways, individualized for each of us. …
Embrace your sacred memories. Believe them. Write them down. Share them with your family. Trust that they come to you from your Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son. Let them bring patience to your doubts and understanding to your difficulties. I promise you that as you willingly acknowledge and carefully treasure the spiritually defining events in your life, more and more will come to you. Heavenly Father knows you and loves you!