I had no clue how to respond my daughter’s poor decision, so I took a deep breath. ⁣

Was this a time that I needed to hold her accountable?

Or was this a time that my little girl needed my grace and immediate forgiveness?

My brain quickly scanned through everything I know about child development, from what I’d learned in college courses, my teaching experience, and even parenting social media accounts. ⁣

I honestly couldn’t figure out which way was the best way to go in the moment. ⁣

And then I remembered, for the millionth time, that I could ask for the Spirit to guide me. ⁣

The Spirit could tell me what was best in that moment, for this exact daughter of God. ⁣

I didn’t have to tough it out with my knowledge alone. ⁣

I could certainly use my knowledge, but also call upon the Spirit to give me the nudge in the right direction. ⁣

And so I closed my eyes, said a quick prayer, and felt one option come to mind, with a few specific changes. ⁣

Having the Spirit with us constantly is THE biggest blessing I could ever hope for. ⁣

The constant, personalized, and godly guidance, comfort, and impressions are my lifeline to heaven. ⁣

That is the point of partaking of the sacrament each week. ⁣

To repent and change our hearts in the ways that we need so that we can qualify to ALWAYS have the Spirit with us again. ⁣

“…always remember him, and keep his commandments which he hath given them, that they may always have his Spirit to be with them.” (Moroni 4:3)

That is what makes the sacrament so essential, and what makes our Savior’s great atoning sacrifice so profoundly important. ⁣

We need to have completely pure intent in order to feel Divine guidance in our lives. ⁣

And we need to have that reset every single week in order to turn us back to the Savior. ⁣

Having the Spirit with us is the best gift that we have been given – and so we have to do our part to re-qualify each week, and then call on that heavenly guidance.

Happy Studying!

-Cali Black

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