Channels are Open

The topic of Bishop Wilson’s Fifth Sunday lesson on Sunday was seeking a spiritual experience.  I took it to heart.  I have gotten into a slump and unhealthy routine of reading a chapter a day and then being on my way.  This is not the best way to have a deep relationship with my Heavenly Father and I’ve always known this.  I felt I was in survival mode somewhat, but it seems this is my life for a time and I must change.

This week I have prayed for spiritual experiences and it has weighed heavy on my mind.  I’ve reflected on times when I have had them.  I will share my experience Tuesday.  It was an every-day type experience, but I knew I had received guidance from the Spirit. 

I wanted to attend a free yoga class that I’ve been to in the past.  It’s been two years since I went.  I knew they were still doing it, but I failed to ask if it had been moved.  When I arrived at a few minutes before 8:00, there was not one car in the parking lot.  This is quite unusual, as the cultural hall would be full of people by five minutes before the hour.  I decided to drive around the Highland area to see if there were cars in another church parking lot.    I finally gave up and decided to go home.  As I turned to head home, the thought came to my mind “Just go back”.  So I turned my car around and went back to the church.  The parking lot was full!  I was just a few minutes late for the class.  I knew I had heard the voice of the Holy Ghost guide me.  It was a simple thing, but it was the spiritual experience I had prayed for.  I know now that the channels are open and that I need to seek them.

As I read from the Preach My Gospel manual this morning, I couldn’t help but be reminded of the steps we must take for these experiences.  I had a desire.  (D&C 128:1), I’ve reflected a lot on that desire (Joseph Smith History 1:11-12), I’m studying.  I can experience spiritual experiences.  There is more I must study. 

I have an assignment from my stake president that is weighing on my mind.  I need to give myself the time it takes (desire is there, study it out, ask) to accomplish it.  I know the channels are open.