Pocket Knife

It was fast Sunday today and the Bishops was conducting and therefore opened the testimony portion of the meeting with the sharing of his testimony. In doing so he shared a story about President David O McKay and a pocket knife he was given when he turned 8 and was baptized. This story had to do with losing the knife, not being able to find it, and then remembering being taught to pray. Upon praying, receiving an impression and immediately finding the lost knife.  These stories of faith are awesome.

I too had a pocket knife given to me when I reached the age of 8 and was baptized. My thumbs immediately found their way in front of the blade. That didn't work out very well.  Before long I had multiple cuts on my hands. The knife was taken away for a time. I was then given the opportunity to learn how to handle a knife and eventually earned it back.  What a treasure that was to me as a boy. I wanted to have that knife with me all the time.  I lived in a way where I was found worthy of it and that mattered. This isn't unlike living the gospel and seeking to be worthy of the companionship of the spirit. If we want to feel the influence of the holy ghost in our lives we need to live in a manner that invites his companionship.