Since childhood I have been occasionally worried about the commitment in the Sacrament prayers about “always remember Him”. Not so much the first prayer about being willing to always remember, but the second, in which we witness that we DO always remember. Because, like what if I was taking a math test, because math was so hard for me that I couldn’t think of anything else. So, did I break my promise?

As I have matured in the gospel and felt peace about my efforts to always remember, I’ve worried less. But it still is a frequent ponder, as is the injunction to have our hearts continually drawn out in prayer. I’m just not that consistent!

Last Sunday as I listened to Bishop Guy, his prayer that the Spirit would translate what he said to what I needed to hear was truly answered. I suddenly realized that if we abide with the Savior, and He abides with us, we automatically are remembering and connecting with Him.

It seems clear to me now that, rather than a consistent concentrating mental focus, what’s required is a way of life that welcomes and includes Him. And that way, we may always have His Spirit to be with us!

~Nita Smith