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President Monson makes time for 'promptings'
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DJ | 1:00 a.m. Jan. 30, 2009
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.
David Wakefield | 1:02 a.m. Jan. 30, 2009
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.
kenny | 7:16 a.m. Jan. 30, 2009
I cannot imagine a world without living prophets.
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Mike Mills | 7:30 a.m. Jan. 30, 2009
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.
Himself | 7:36 a.m. Jan. 30, 2009
What exactly is a prompting?
kathyn | 7:47 a.m. Jan. 30, 2009
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.
George Day | 7:50 a.m. Jan. 30, 2009
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.
Scott Barr | 8:21 a.m. Jan. 30, 2009
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.
Who has time for listening? | 8:31 a.m. Jan. 30, 2009
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 prompting | 8:34 a.m. Jan. 30, 2009
"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).
Promptings... | 8:34 a.m. Jan. 30, 2009
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!
Nephi's Example | 8:34 a.m. Jan. 30, 2009
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.
I AM | 8:50 a.m. Jan. 30, 2009
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.
myself | 8:54 a.m. Jan. 30, 2009
A prompting is an idea the Lord places in your mind through the Holy Ghost.
Fern RL | 9:03 a.m. Jan. 30, 2009
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.
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.
re: Himself | 9:13 a.m. Jan. 30, 2009
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.
Nancis | 9:13 a.m. Jan. 30, 2009
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!!
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!!
Susan Andersen | 9:18 a.m. Jan. 30, 2009
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.
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.
suzyk | 9:19 a.m. Jan. 30, 2009
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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T | 9:21 a.m. Jan. 30, 2009
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.
Lowell Steele | 9:24 a.m. Jan. 30, 2009
To Himself:
A "prompting" occurs when the Holy Spirit gives you a gentle nudge (or sometimes more insistent) to do something. If it's an urgent situation, like you or someone else is in danger, the prompting tends to be more insistent, or if you've ignored earlier promptings. If you ignore the prompting enough times, the Spirit will give up on you. Those are the sad times, especially since the Spirit will usually take the opportunity to teach you through the experience after the fact, showing you "what might have been."
The kind of prompting President Monson most often refers to is when we're prompted to assist someone else in way they can't help themselves. It's been said that if someone is in need, the Lord answers his or her prayers through us. We become His arms, hands and legs, as it were. A lot of responsibility, but oh, what a blessing to both parties when the prompting is heeded.
President Monson is the ultimate example of being the Lord's arms/hands/legs. He gets a lot of such promptings because the Lord knows from experience He can trust President Monson to follow through.
A "prompting" occurs when the Holy Spirit gives you a gentle nudge (or sometimes more insistent) to do something. If it's an urgent situation, like you or someone else is in danger, the prompting tends to be more insistent, or if you've ignored earlier promptings. If you ignore the prompting enough times, the Spirit will give up on you. Those are the sad times, especially since the Spirit will usually take the opportunity to teach you through the experience after the fact, showing you "what might have been."
The kind of prompting President Monson most often refers to is when we're prompted to assist someone else in way they can't help themselves. It's been said that if someone is in need, the Lord answers his or her prayers through us. We become His arms, hands and legs, as it were. A lot of responsibility, but oh, what a blessing to both parties when the prompting is heeded.
President Monson is the ultimate example of being the Lord's arms/hands/legs. He gets a lot of such promptings because the Lord knows from experience He can trust President Monson to follow through.
Paul | 9:25 a.m. Jan. 30, 2009
Thank you for this timely article. I needed to read the words from "I Am A
Child of God." I am amazed at President Monson's childlike humility
and faith. Today, I have felt prompted to call someone just to see how
they're doing. Thanks again.
Tim | 9:30 a.m. Jan. 30, 2009
President Monson is a man of God. If I could follow my promptings as well as he
does his, my life would be a lot more fulfilling. He is the man the Lord has
called to lead His church today.
Anonymous | 9:38 a.m. Jan. 30, 2009
You can convince yourself of anything if you want to believe it bad enough.
Charly | 9:49 a.m. Jan. 30, 2009
A man full of honest and sincere love for others who has lived a live of
exemplary and sincere service. God bless you, Tommy!
Pres. Monson's Conference Talk | 9:54 a.m. Jan. 30, 2009
I am an atheist but continue to be active in the LDS faith for family reasons
but I would just like to say that I appreciated Pres. Monson's last
conference talk on enjoying and appreciating each day and our relationships in
life. Except for a few parts near the end the talk could have come from a
secular Humanist and I thought it was worthwhile advice for anyone.
Hmm | 9:58 a.m. Jan. 30, 2009
To Nephi's Example
I assume you mean 1st Nephi Chapter 3 Verse 7.
It really doesn't apply to the "promptings" being discussed. You've made a mighty leap with this interpretation. Besides Pres Monson has many to delegate things to in order to get them done.
I assume you mean 1st Nephi Chapter 3 Verse 7.
It really doesn't apply to the "promptings" being discussed. You've made a mighty leap with this interpretation. Besides Pres Monson has many to delegate things to in order to get them done.
Follow the Prophet! | 10:14 a.m. Jan. 30, 2009
I am so grateful for President Monson and his example! It gives me hope for
myself!
RE: "So if he has a vision for the followers to stop demeaning others not active or off their faith, to stop pushing your values on others - would you do it?"
I try every day. I am also trying to do better in many things. I am grateful for a loving Savior who invites me to repent & do better.
Hopefully we are all trying, and hopefully, as Pres. Hinckley & Pres. Monson have both counselled, we are trying to be more patient and forgiving of each other.
You of me, and I of you, no matter what the problem!
RE: "So if he has a vision for the followers to stop demeaning others not active or off their faith, to stop pushing your values on others - would you do it?"
I try every day. I am also trying to do better in many things. I am grateful for a loving Savior who invites me to repent & do better.
Hopefully we are all trying, and hopefully, as Pres. Hinckley & Pres. Monson have both counselled, we are trying to be more patient and forgiving of each other.
You of me, and I of you, no matter what the problem!
PS to Follow the Prophet! | 10:16 a.m. Jan. 30, 2009
I didn't catch the part about "stop pushing your values on
others" -- I hope I can do better about sharing as Christ would share.
Remember, though, He shared because He loved people, not because He was putting them down.
Remember, though, He shared because He loved people, not because He was putting them down.
Isaac | 10:27 a.m. Jan. 30, 2009
I've always said that if the Lord has an errand he needs done i want him to
know that he can call on Tom Monson to run that errand. That is a great example
of doing the Lord's will to me.
Remember the story | 10:30 a.m. Jan. 30, 2009
that President Momnson told about not heeding a prompting? He got to the
hospital late and learned that a friend had died... but had kept asking to see
him right up until he died.
This has to be part of the reason for his response to the reporter about running out of time in a day to follow promptings.
This story has been told by President Monson within the last year.
This has to be part of the reason for his response to the reporter about running out of time in a day to follow promptings.
This story has been told by President Monson within the last year.
Ben | 10:32 a.m. Jan. 30, 2009
To DJ:
President Monson is a good man; but I wouldn't get too carried away by saying that he is your GREATEST example of faith and love towards all men; that degree of adoration is typically reserved for a man we lovingly refer to as Jesus.
President Monson is a good man; but I wouldn't get too carried away by saying that he is your GREATEST example of faith and love towards all men; that degree of adoration is typically reserved for a man we lovingly refer to as Jesus.
Re: Pres. Monson's Conference tk | 11:18 a.m. Jan. 30, 2009
I'd just like to say to you as one who knows that God does exist that I
respect your honesty, and hope you the best in your pursuits and life. Your
comments are appreciated and may God bless you - whether you know he's
there or not - - - I will say as well that I have learned in life that there are
ultimately absolutes because to say there are no absolutes is a self fulfilling
contradiction because 'no absolutes' is an absolute. To others, I as
well not only revere Thomas S. Monson as a 'good man' but acknowledge
that he is God's prophet on the earth today.
kenny | 11:21 a.m. Jan. 30, 2009
We all have the capacity to be like President Monson in one way or another.A
visit to the sick once a week,month,would be a good start.Visiting the homebound
would be good too.Think of a way to serve another person and do it and you will
be following the prophet in that respect.
Nancy | 11:36 a.m. Jan. 30, 2009
President Monson is an amazing man! I heard him speak in person 30 years ago as
a missionary in the MTC. Then again in person 1 year ago; the man doesn't
skip a beat, both times he was inspiring and manifested a sincere beautiful
spirit of love and caring. I have no doubt that he is the Lord's Prophet
and teaches us what the Lord wants us to do in this day and age. Thank you
President Monson for your extraordinary continuity and untiring service!
SCJ | 12:26 p.m. Jan. 30, 2009
"If you judge people, you have no time to love them."
Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa
Thank you Pres. Monson | 12:27 p.m. Jan. 30, 2009
Thank you President Monson for reminding me always and showing me how to be a
true disciple of Christ. There are times when I am so weak and want it my way.
Your example gives me the desire to try, behave, and do as the Lord Jesus Christ
would want me to do. Thank you and Thank you-Lord for a Prophet today. We need
you now more than ever.
Svoboda | 12:45 p.m. Jan. 30, 2009
President Monson and his predecesors in this calling have been wonderful people.
Thanks to them all!
Mike | 1:31 p.m. Jan. 30, 2009
Great, absolutely!
Greatest, that is not for us to decide.
Mike
Greatest, that is not for us to decide.
Mike
I make... | 1:35 p.m. Jan. 30, 2009
time to just be alone, in a quiet place and meditate and I get promptings at
times.
Promptings | 2:57 p.m. Jan. 30, 2009
Every so often someone actually tells a partial truth. Yes, it is exactly that
an idea, a thought or something else that comes to mind. It comes sometimes in
places you would never think of it coming and other times it just happens.
What people fail to realize that a prompting is the still small voice speaking to you or sometimes it is an answer to a prayer. It depends on what occurred for it to happen.
The story referenced by some is that President Monson was a Bishop and an elderly man in his ward requested that he come over to talk to him. Several times during the meeting President Monson was at he felt like he needed to leave to take care of this elderly brother's request but he stayed for various reasons. He left immediately after the closing hymn. Unfortunately, the elderly brethern had passed. He never forgot that and to this day when ever he receives one of the still small voices speaking to him he acts. May we all act upon them. Are they real yes and they come just as you have said, an idea, a thought.
What people fail to realize that a prompting is the still small voice speaking to you or sometimes it is an answer to a prayer. It depends on what occurred for it to happen.
The story referenced by some is that President Monson was a Bishop and an elderly man in his ward requested that he come over to talk to him. Several times during the meeting President Monson was at he felt like he needed to leave to take care of this elderly brother's request but he stayed for various reasons. He left immediately after the closing hymn. Unfortunately, the elderly brethern had passed. He never forgot that and to this day when ever he receives one of the still small voices speaking to him he acts. May we all act upon them. Are they real yes and they come just as you have said, an idea, a thought.
LDS | 3:13 p.m. Jan. 30, 2009
Most of the time, mortals are reacting to the Light of Christ. However, most of
the people will interpreted it as the promptings of the Holy Ghost. There are
differences between the two but serves the same purpose.
kiri peti | 3:59 p.m. Jan. 30, 2009
I do believe him, he is the man of the time and alos believe all his teaching.
thank you President Monson for the lovely talk.
Rich | 4:02 p.m. Jan. 30, 2009
Those who are critical of others cease to progress. It is best to concentrate
on perfecting oneself rather than on the failings of others. Almost everybody
has strengths and positive characteristics, and if we look for them rather than
their failings or weaknesses, we can emulate the good. We each should see our
fellow citizens as worthy of all the blessings in store for them and as
independent beings capable of changing for the better.
Thank You | 4:40 p.m. Jan. 30, 2009
I want to add my thanks to President Monson for leading this Gods Church. What a
great example he is to all of us. He is a Prophet of God. Thank you for all the
time and effort you put into to being such a great example to the church and
world. May we all follow your example.
Leeanne | 5:18 p.m. Jan. 30, 2009
It seems to me if LDS people had such strong beliefs in Mormonism they certainly
would be more careful with their daily judgments, gossip and tearing down other
people who don't fit in their mold. I find too much contradiction and
double standards among LDS.
Tory Anne | 5:32 p.m. Jan. 30, 2009
I think President Monson is a fine man, and the LDS church is quite fortunate to
have such a fine gentleman to run the whole church. He seems to care about the
less fortunate members of the church and works very hard on bringing inactive
members back into the church.
Roger | 5:37 p.m. Jan. 30, 2009
Luke 16: 31
31 And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.
31 And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.
To Leeanne | 5:54 p.m. Jan. 30, 2009
That could be said of other religious groups too.
Think of the Evangelicals....
Think of the Evangelicals....
Generalizations | 9:25 p.m. Jan. 30, 2009
To Leeanne and "To:Leeanne"::
There are many people in all groups of people who fall way short of the Group's Intentions, Goals,
and/or Standards and Expectations.
There are Good People in all groupings who strive deligently to live up to the Goals and Standards.
Then there are those who Don't try and those who are somewhat "Clue-less" about their behavior and attitudes and the effects that attitude leaves.
Unfortunately, this last group has the ability to "cast a dark shadow" over the whole group if we let "Generalizations" take over our view.
There are bad Mormons, bad Catholics, bad Baptists, bad Republicans, bad Democrats, bad Muslims, etc, etc, etc,.... There are GOOD ONES TOO in Every
Grouping.
Let US Not become bad analyzers and draw "Simplistic" conclusions because of the human tendency to Generalize and simplistically categorize people and situations.
President Monson, I believe, is trying his Best to be a Good Prophet and Leader. What more could we ask for? He's got a Big Job and Responsiblity to Please the Lord and Be a Good Leader in Today's World.
There are many people in all groups of people who fall way short of the Group's Intentions, Goals,
and/or Standards and Expectations.
There are Good People in all groupings who strive deligently to live up to the Goals and Standards.
Then there are those who Don't try and those who are somewhat "Clue-less" about their behavior and attitudes and the effects that attitude leaves.
Unfortunately, this last group has the ability to "cast a dark shadow" over the whole group if we let "Generalizations" take over our view.
There are bad Mormons, bad Catholics, bad Baptists, bad Republicans, bad Democrats, bad Muslims, etc, etc, etc,.... There are GOOD ONES TOO in Every
Grouping.
Let US Not become bad analyzers and draw "Simplistic" conclusions because of the human tendency to Generalize and simplistically categorize people and situations.
President Monson, I believe, is trying his Best to be a Good Prophet and Leader. What more could we ask for? He's got a Big Job and Responsiblity to Please the Lord and Be a Good Leader in Today's World.
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