Enemy Territory

In one of my classes this week we were shown a wonderful video from President Boyd K. Packer where he shared an amazing experience that he had while he was fighting in World War II, in which he was protected by listening to the promptings of the Holy Ghost. 

In this video he says, “I remembered the words of my patriarchal blessing that told me if I would heed the warnings from the Holy Spirit Heavenly Father will bless me so that I might again be united with my loved ones.  I would be blessed to return from the war if I kept the commandments and if I heeded the promptings of the Holy Ghost.” 

“You young people are being raised in enemy territory, but I promise you will be protected and shielded from the attacks of the adversary if you will heed the promptings that come from the Holy Ghost.” - President Boyd K. Packer

If you take his thoughts about us living in enemy territory in these modern times and listen to the promises that were made to him, the same promises that we can all have with us, we will have the opportunity to push ourselves through these tough times.