Sister Katrice Schimbeck

Primary President

"Brethren, acquire the language of the Spirit. It is not learned from textbooks written by men of letters, nor is it acquired through reading and memorization. The language of the Spirit comes to him who seeks with all his heart to know God and keep His divine commandments. Proficiency in this “language” permits one to breach barriers, overcome obstacles, and touch the human heart.

In a day of danger or a time of trial, such knowledge, such hope, such understanding bring comfort to a troubled soul and a grieving heart. Shadows of despair are dispelled by rays of hope; sorrow yields to joy; and the feeling of being lost in the crowd of life vanishes with the certain knowledge that our Heavenly Father is mindful of each of us."

Thomas S. Monson, April 2001 Conference

I think these are definitely interesting days. Days I am looking forward to quiet introspection, prayer, and learning the language of the Spirit. They are not days of fear and we should not do so.

In my major in college I had a class where we learned all about nuclear bombs, all the different kinds and ranges, radiation poisoning and its effects. If you weren't careful, you could end up being very fatalistic. I believe the language of the spirit prevents us from feeling that way.

The spirit fills us with joy and bright hope for the future. I have a testimony of this in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.