Comments about ‘President Monson makes time for 'promptings'’

I am so thankful for a Prophet in these latter-days. Pres. Monson is a good man and has and still does care for those in need. He is my greatest example of faith and love towards all men. I thank my God for him and his example.

We would all do well to emulate his disposition to go about doing good. It is the simple acts of love and devotion to the human family that has made President Monson the spiritual giant that he is. When the spirit prompts, hopefully we recognize it, and then act without delay! We thank Thee O God for our beloved Prophet.

I cannot imagine a world without living prophets.

I know President Monson is God's prophet on earth today and I am thankful for his lifetime example that we can all emulate in our lives. God's hand is in our lives daily and it is my prayer that all including myself will learn to better listen and act on our prompting to serve the Lord.

What exactly is a prompting?

Sometimes my biggest challenge is to find time to really LISTEN to the promptings because of all of the things going on around me. What a great example Pres. Monson is.

Thank you for being an example, now and for your entire life, I pray we will all learn to follow Him and our President, with unweavering faith.

President Monson exemplifies true service to his community and to the church, a man who lives his life beyond reproach. I couldn't be more thrilled than I am today as I think of the amazing, humble leaders we have in the church, and it's clear to me that they are servants of the Almighty. God bless our prophet and those who serve with him.

I figure "we" don't listen, cuz we're too busy listening to our ipods, and the latest news buzz, and well... sometimes it's better to hear about the misery of others than deal with our own.

"A person may profit by noticing the first intimation of the spirit of revelation; for instance, when you feel pure intelligence flowing into you, it may give you sudden strokes of ideas, so that by noticing it, you may find it fulfilled the same day or soon; (i.e.) those things that were presented unto your minds by the Spirit of God, will come to pass; and thus by learning the Spirit of God and understanding it, you may grow into the principle of revelation, until you become perfect in Christ Jesus." -- Joseph Smith (HC 3:381).

I believe in promptings from the Holy Ghost, but I sometimes think I'm not worthy to get very many because of my imperfect life. However, occationally, when I really need it, I have thoughts come to my mind that help me in my daily life. I know they come from a higher source because I'm not usually smart enough to think of some of those things on my own. As a prophet, President Monson is eligible to get promptings from the Holy Ghost all the time, on a variety of matters. Wow, how would it be!

To the DMN person who interviewed Pres. Monson, may I refer you to the book of Nephi, 3rd Chapter, 7th verse. The source of the prompting knows better than anyone what Pres. Monson's mortal capacity is. Trusting in that knowledge is called faith, of which Pres. Monson has an abundance. Thank you Pres. Monson for your example, your life, and your service to all.

A prompting is usually felt as a desire or urge to do something you would not have done the moment the prompting is received. If you do not act upon the prompting, it may come again, perhaps even stronger or with more urgency. You have the agency to choose to act on a prompting or not. If you do not, you may not ever know in this life, what the consequences of inaction might be. Promptings guide you to do something good although it may not feel like it at the time. Sometimes promptings come as a voice, as if someone is standing next to you and is talking to you. If you consistently act upon promptings, you will become better attuned to them and they may grow in significance and frequency. If you ignore them, they will begin to diminish and your spiritual acuity and sensitivity will diminish as well. Many times, when you follow a prompting, the good that comes of it will become apparent, if not immediately, shortly in the future. There can be regret not following a prompting but there is always repentance. Learning from your promptings is important. The Spirit should not command in allthings.

A prompting is an idea the Lord places in your mind through the Holy Ghost.

To "Himself":
A prompting is a bit of encouragement, given through the Holy Ghost, to do some specific good thing, probably also in answer to prayer. For example, you may be praying something like: "What wouldst Thou have me do today?" and an answer comes into your mind, saying "Visit Sister Smith." That answer is a prompting.

Taking your question as sincere....a prompting is a feeling, an urging for action. I believe that promptings can be of the Spirit to help us, guide us in times of need or desire to know something. It is a gift, truly, to be prompted. I have had many in my lifetime and can say that I have been glad or should I say greatful when I have acted on these promptings. How did I know that they just weren't a good/bad thought in my head, that I didn't just make it up in my mind? I guess that's where faith and prayer comes in and says 'How did that feeling feel? Was it something that felt right inside? Did it leave me more unsettled than unsettled? Did that thought go hand in hand with the values I know and believe in, the virtues that I hold to be true. Does my decision to act feel good? Like I said, a prompting is a feeling, from God.

to Himself: I'm going to take your question at face value.

A prompting is a feeling that you get inside of you, to call someone, do something, not to do something, etc. You can call it your conscience, or the Holy Ghost, the spirit, etc.

Sometimes we get so distracted or busy, that we don't listen or follow those promptings. Everyone gets them. Sometimes we just need to turn of the TV, radio, video games, etc, and have some quiet time to reflect and pray so we can feel those promptings. If we pray for guidance or inspiration in our lives, God certainly will give us answers. We just need to listen!!

WHAT IS A PROMPTING?
A prompting is a strong feeling or thought to do something good. Such as, write a letter to your cousin, call a friend, or go check on someone. These promptings are augmented when you have been baptized by the authority from God into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and then are blessed with those holding this authority placing their hands on your head, telling you to "Receive the Holy Ghost." This third member of the Godhead, the Holy Ghost, can help you to receive many promptings that daily help you, and bless your life and the lives of your loved ones.

To "Himself" A prompting is a thought or feeling you may have unexpectedly. Those promptings can be for your own safety, safety of others, saying something kind to someone, feeling you need to visit a friend, speak to a stranger. The Holy Ghost will prompt us for the "good". We receive "the holy ghost" when we are baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We have that blessing of the Holy Ghost as long as we are doing what we covenanted through baptism. It's a distinct feeling or thought to do or say something out of the ordinary for good. I hope that helps you understand a little better.
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To himself at 7:36 a.m. I am glad you asked. A prompting is a something every mortal being on this earth can and do receive. It is a "feeling" that comes to your heart and/or mind. Sometimes it's an "uuhh ohhh" feeling. Don't do that, don't go there, something isn't right. Sometimes it is a warm, secure, and tender feeling toward a person or decision. It is the goodness within yourself, begging you to be in tune with something/someone greater than yourself. If we listen to these "feelings" or promptings we can and do become better people, citizens of our nation, neighbors, and family members.