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It is a sacred privilege," Elder Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve said during the Saturday afternoon session of general conference.</p> <div class="article_photo"> <div style="clear: both; margin-left:94px; width:324px"> <img src="/web/20120505131442im_/http://www.ldschurchnews.com/media/photos/2012/57034-m.jpg" alt=""/> <div class="credit">Intellectual Reserve, Inc.</div> <div class="caption">Elder Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve</div> </div> </div> <p>"The Holy Ghost communicates important information that we need to guide us in our mortal journey," he said. "When it is crisp and clear and essential, it warrants the title of revelation. When it is a series of promptings we often have to guide us step by step to a worthy objective, for the purpose of this message, it is inspiration."</p> <p> <div class="article_photo"> <div style="clear: both; margin-left:56px; width:400px"> <img src="/web/20120505131442im_/http://www.ldschurchnews.com/media/photos/2012/57036-m.jpg" alt=""/> <div class="credit">Intellectual Reserve, Inc.</div> <div class="caption"></div> </div> </div> </p> <p>Sharing principles that lead to personal revelation and inspiration, Elder Scott said that one of the great lessons everyone needs to learn is to ask, "Why does the Lord want us to pray to Him?" He answered saying, "Because that is how revelation is received."</p> <p>"When I am faced with a very difficult matter, this is how I try to understand what to do," he said. "I fast. I pray to find and understand scriptures that will be helpful. That process is cyclical. I start reading a passage of scripture, I ponder what the verse means, and pray for inspiration. I then ponder and pray to know if I have captured all the Lord wants me to do. Often more impressions come with increased understanding of doctrine. I have found that pattern to be a good way to learn from the scriptures."</p> <p>Elder Scott said that yielding to emotions such as anger, hurt or defensiveness will drive away the Holy Ghost, and the chance for revelation is slight. He also told the congregation to be cautious with humor.</p> <div class="article_photo"> <div style="clear: both; margin-left:107px; width:297px"> <img src="/web/20120505131442im_/http://www.ldschurchnews.com/media/photos/2012/57035-m.jpg" alt=""/> <div class="credit">Intellectual Reserve, Inc.</div> <div class="caption">Elder Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve</div> </div> </div> <p>"Loud inappropriate laughter will offend the Spirit," he said. "A good sense of humor helps revelation; loud laughter does not. A sense of humor is an escape valve for the pressures of life.</p> <p>"Another enemy to revelation comes from exaggeration or loudness in what is stated. Careful, quiet speech will favor the receipt of revelation."</p> <div class="article_photo"> <div style="clear: both; margin-left:56px; width:400px"> <img src="/web/20120505131442im_/http://www.ldschurchnews.com/media/photos/2012/57037-m.jpg" alt=""/> <div class="credit">Intellectual Reserve, Inc.</div> <div class="caption"></div> </div> </div> <p>He said communication can be enhanced by good health practices. "Exercise, reasonable amounts of sleep and good eating habits increase our capacity to receive and understand revelation. We will live for our appointed life span. However, we can improve both the quality of our service and our well-being by making careful, appropriate choices."</p> <p>Another avenue for revelation is dreams, he said.</p> <div class="article_photo"> <div style="clear: both; margin-left:56px; width:400px"> <img src="/web/20120505131442im_/http://www.ldschurchnews.com/media/photos/2012/57038-m.jpg" alt=""/> <div class="credit">Intellectual Reserve, Inc.</div> <div class="caption">Missionary choir</div> </div> </div> <p>"When it is for the Lord's purposes He can bring anything to our remembrance. That should not weaken our determination to record impressions of the Spirit. Inspiration carefully recorded shows God that His communications are sacred to us. Recording will also enhance our ability to recall revelation. Such recording of direction of the Spirit should be protected from loss or intrusion by others."</p> <p>Looking to the scriptures, being humble, being mentally and physically clean and seeking revelation with the purpose of helping others are additional ways individuals are able to receive divine direction, Elder Scott noted.</p> <div class="article_photo"> <div style="clear: both; margin-left:56px; width:400px"> <img src="/web/20120505131442im_/http://www.ldschurchnews.com/media/photos/2012/57039-m.jpg" alt=""/> <div class="credit">Intellectual Reserve, Inc.</div> <div class="caption">Missionary choir</div> </div> </div> <p>"Our Heavenly Father did not put us on earth to fail, but to succeed gloriously, he said. </p> <p>Further, he said, "As you continue to live righteously you will always be prompted to know what to do. Sometimes the discovery of what action to take may require significant effort and trust on your part. Yet you will be prompted to know what to do as you meet the conditions for such divine guidance in your life, namely: obedience to the commandments of the Lord, trust in His divine plan of happiness, and the avoidance of anything that is contrary to it."</p> <script type="text/javascript"> var storyID = 62203; </script> </div> </div> </div> <div id="feature_col">  <div class="sidebar"> <h3> <a href="/web/20120505131442/http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/">This Week's News Articles</a> </h3> <ul> <li><a href="/web/20120505131442/http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/62318/A-wonderful-success---California-Hawaii-members-serve-communities.html">'A wonderful success' - California, Hawaii members serve communities</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20120505131442/http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/62306/Western-Missouri-a-scene-of-momentous-Church-history.html">Western Missouri a scene of momentous Church history</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20120505131442/http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/62311/Area-leadership-assignments-announced-for-2012.html">Area leadership assignments announced for 2012</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20120505131442/http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/62302/Bishop-Gary-E-Stevenson-Gospel-service-a-sacred-legacy.html">Bishop Gary E. 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But Civil War experiences are having the opposite effect on young men and their leaders in the... </p> </div> </div> <div id="historic-list-7" style="display:none;"> <div class="feature-headline"> <h4 style="color:#1F4466;font-size:12px;line-height:15px;margin:5px 0px 0px;"><a href="/web/20120505131442/http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/22594/Journal-review-gives-top-rating-to-encyclopedia.html">Journal review gives top rating to encyclopedia</a></h4> <span style="font-style:italic; color:#666666;">Published: Saturday, May 9, 1992</span> </div> <div class="feature-text"> <p style="margin-top:5px;"> The Encyclopedia of Mormonism, a comprehensive reference work on "the history, scripture, doctrine and procedure of the Church" published by Macmillan Publishing Company, has received a... </p> </div> </div> <div id="historic-list-8" style="display:none;"> <div class="feature-headline"> <h4 style="color:#1F4466;font-size:12px;line-height:15px;margin:5px 0px 0px;"><a href="/web/20120505131442/http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/22660/Motherhood-for-some-delayed-not-denied.html">Motherhood for some delayed, not denied</a></h4> <span style="font-style:italic; color:#666666;">Published: Saturday, May 2, 1992</span> </div> <div class="feature-text"> <p style="margin-top:5px;"> The second Sunday in May is set aside to honor mothers, a tradition that gained congressional recognition 88 years ago in the United States and has spread to many parts of the world. On this day,... </p> </div> </div> <div id="historic-list-9" style="display:none;"> <div class="feature-headline"> <h4 style="color:#1F4466;font-size:12px;line-height:15px;margin:5px 0px 0px;"><a href="/web/20120505131442/http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/22088/Mothers-are-dynamic-force-to-strengthen-the-home-and-family.html">Mothers are dynamic force to strengthen the home and family</a></h4> <span style="font-style:italic; color:#666666;">Published: Saturday, May 2, 1992</span> </div> <div class="feature-text"> <p style="margin-top:5px;"> Afton Carter Alder has a particular interest in motherhood. She not only is mother of seven - all of whom are now married - and a grandmother of 25, but is also president of American Mothers Inc.... </p> </div> </div> <div id="historic-list-10" style="display:none;"> <div class="feature-headline"> <h4 style="color:#1F4466;font-size:12px;line-height:15px;margin:5px 0px 0px;"><a href="/web/20120505131442/http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/22238/From-around-the-world.html">From around the world</a></h4> <span style="font-style:italic; color:#666666;">Published: Saturday, May 9, 1992</span> </div> <div class="feature-text"> <p style="margin-top:5px;"> Europe Mediterranean Area Branch begins in historic city THESSALONIKI, GREECE In a city in which the Apostle Paul preached nearly 2,000 years ago, a branch of the Church has been... </p> </div> </div> <script type="text/javascript">  </script> </div>  <div id="gallery"> <h3><a href="/web/20120505131442/http://www.ldschurchnews.com/gallery/">Recent Photo Galleries</a></h3> <ul> <li> <div class="photo"> <a href="/web/20120505131442/http://www.ldschurchnews.com/gallery/62306/Western-Missouri-a-scene-of-momentous-Church-history.html"> <img style="width: 100px; height: 75px;" src="/web/20120505131442im_/http://www.ldschurchnews.com/media/photos/7695215.jpg" alt=""/> </a> </div> <div class="caption"> <a href="/web/20120505131442/http://www.ldschurchnews.com/gallery/62306/Western-Missouri-a-scene-of-momentous-Church-history.html">Western Missouri a scene of momentous Church history</a> </div> </li> <li> <div class="photo"> <a href="/web/20120505131442/http://www.ldschurchnews.com/gallery/62315/Friend-website-new-and-improved.html"> <img style="width: 100px; height: 75px;" src="/web/20120505131442im_/http://www.ldschurchnews.com/media/photos/7596327.jpg" alt=""/> </a> </div> <div class="caption"> <a href="/web/20120505131442/http://www.ldschurchnews.com/gallery/62315/Friend-website-new-and-improved.html"><i>Friend</i> website new and improved</a> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div id="left_col">  <ul class="leftnav"> <li><a href="/web/20120505131442/http://www.ldschurchnews.com/people/1/Thomas-S-Monson.html">Thomas S. 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