I feel prompted to just talk about following the spirit again. Saygobedo's have become so regular and part of my life that I hardly recognize them as Saygobedo's anymore. I have gained such a strong relationship with the spirit and my Father in Heaven that it is almost constant effecting my every thought and action. Saygobedo's have changed for me over the last year. They aren't as noticeable and as noteworthy as they used to seem because it is just part of my character now. Saygobedo's used to come one way with each experience but now I notice myself feeling the spirit in multiple ways at once.

Moving out is definitely a leap and I've already had more moments to use the spirit than I could imagine. Big changes are happening and it's amazing. I just want to share with you some examples and ways I feel and use the spirit lately. My conscience has become my best friend. Yep I hear that voice in my head and I listen to it. ;) It's usually with small things that I get prompted of ideas that are beneficial to me. A couple nights ago I was supposed to go out to a bonfire but started feeling really sick. The voice in my head told me to go lay down. I recognized that it was the spirit and went to lay in my bed. That was my first way of feeling the spirit. Once I recognize that I'm being prompted I usually don't understand why so I take the time to understand it better. As I laid in bed I started asking myself questions about why I was feeling this way. I then try to give Heavenly Father the opportunity to answer my prayer as I ask questions. I think of the possibilities it could be and then pause to notice how I feel. I can sometimes recognize when the answer is a yes or a no by the way it makes me feel. It really is hard to explain but I think it's important to share what it feels like so more people can recognize how it feels to them. For me, a yes is a calm feeling that seems like the right answer. I just feel good about it. And a no usually leaves me feeling confused and unsettled with the answer to the question. I definitely  have to say that learning to turn your feelings is a big part of the spirit become part of your character.

As important as getting an answer, asking the right question is probably as equally important. If you do not make your questions simple, your answer will usually be unclear. So as I laid in bed I had to ask myself questions like am I sick because I'm afraid of going? And the answer was no. Am I supposed to go? And the answer was again no. I continued asking simple questions playing close attention to how they made me feel. I felt prompted to tell Brittani that she should go without me. And it turns out she had the same thought pop into her head.

Another example would be an small experience I had with my friend who is trying to buy a car. He was confused and asked for my help. I didn't really understand how I was supposed to help, but he showed me multiple options and asked how they made me feel. I read the description on each car and looked at each one carefully. I decided which one I was drawn to the most and give him my answer. It happened to be the same one he felt good about. It's really cool using the spirit. And for reconfirmation I often ask others how they feel about things. Sometimes we wont get answers right away though. Sometimes we need to be patient and continue to ponder the question and answers will come in various ways.

I have a testimony of the spirit and of divine guidance. I'm grateful for the gospel of Jesus Christ and the direction I receive in this life.  I know God loves us and wants to speak to us and it's our job to listen. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen