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Elder Matthew J. Eyring
Comfort from the Holy Ghost
Seventy
In brief
Elder Eyring speaks to the moments when we realize "I can't fix this," the thought that came to a friend whose son had died. He shares how he and his wife, who lost one of their twins before birth, comforted a young couple facing the same loss. Self-reliance eventually meets burdens no one can carry alone, and the Savior, who knows our feelings, comforts us especially through the Holy Ghost. Quoting President Oaks on the literal, universal resurrection, he urges listeners to make the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost one of their highest priorities.
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Key passages
“He told me a single thought came to his mind at that moment: ‘I can’t fix this.’”
“It signifies that mortal deficiencies are only temporary!”
“All of us, regardless of experience, talent, or willpower, will sooner or later encounter burdens we cannot possibly carry ourselves.”
“we were grateful ‘to mourn with those that mourn … and comfort those that stand in need of comfort.’”
Scripture referenced
- Mosiah 18:9
- Ether 12:6
- Alma 7:11–12
- Psalm 55:22
- 1 Peter 5:7
- D&C 88:63
- John 14:16–17
- D&C 45:26
- D&C 88:91
- 2 Nephi 9:10
- Matthew 7:11
- James 1:17
- Moroni 10:18
- 1 Corinthians 2:9
- Philippians 4:7
- John 14:18
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