President Henry B. Eyring and his granddaughter — President Henry B. Eyring recently confirmed his 8-year-old granddaughter as a member of the Church and shared his testimony of the Holy Ghost on social media.

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On Facebook and Instagram, President Henry B. Eyring recently shared about a tender moment he had with his granddaughter—who was recently baptized and confirmed a member of the Church.

President Eyring said he performed the confirmation ordinance, reflecting:

“What an honor! As a holder of the Melchizedek Priesthood, I also had the authority to place my hands on her head and say these words: ‘Receive the Holy Ghost.’ That was a command she had been prepared to receive as she had already taught us in a family devotional of the Savior’s own baptism of Jesus Christ and the appearance of the Holy Ghost in the form of a dove.”

He explains that in the family devotional, his granddaughter taught about the Holy Ghost’s role as the Comforter using a soft baby blanket as a visual aid.

“Even a little child can feel the comforting voice of the Spirit,” he wrote. “She, and all of us, can take heart as our faith in Jesus Christ grows and we continually increase our capacity to have the Holy Ghost as a constant companion.”

While we can feel the Spirit’s presence more strongly at some moments than others, President Eyring clarified that the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost is a manifestation of divine grace.

“It helps me to know that the companionship of the Holy Ghost is a gift, not only a reward for our efforts,” he explained. “I promise you that your fervent prayers – in the name of Jesus Christ – to receive the blessings and fruits of Holy Ghost, even the still small voice, can and will be answered.”

Many people on social media have appreciated President Eyring’s clear testimony. One Facebook commenter wrote:

“I love this post and sweet picture! I have recently started to be far more bold and consistent in my prayers as I request the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost. It is making a big difference in my life.”

Another user wrote on Instagram:

“I love that you said the Holy Ghost is a gift and not just a reward for our efforts. To me it makes having the guidance of the Spirit a lot more special when we view it as a gift from God. Thank you for sharing your testimony with us.”

Read President Eyring’s full post below.

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The Holy Ghost and You

When we’re baptized, we’re given the gift of the Holy Ghost to guide us in everything we do. But how does that work? How do we know when we’re being spoken to or guided? In The Holy Ghost and You, author Emily Kelly and illustrator Sarah D. Newell give answers to those questions in a soft and gentle tone, much like the Spirit itself. From feeling like a warm blanket to feeling like we’re being guided by a friendly hand, there are many ways that we can feel the Holy Ghost’s influence in our lives. It's vital that we learn how we best hear the Holy Ghost so that we can walk along the covenant path with His guidance. Available at Deseret Book and deseretbook.com.

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