The Heart is a Tender Place

"The heart is a tender place. It is sensitive to many influences, both positive and negative. It can be hurt by others. It can be deadened by sin. It can softened by love...God allows us to be the guardians, or gatekeepers, of our own hearts. We must of our own free will, open our hearts to the Spirit, for He will not force Himself upon us." Elder Gerald N. Lund, Ensign May 2008

I love this conference talk about opening our hearts. Elder Lund teaches us about the power of outside influences on the heart. He says that "the condition of our hearts directly affects our sensitivity to spiritual things." He asks us to open our hearts to the influence of the Hoy Ghost. We all need what the Holy Ghost can give. Elder Lund states that "the Holy Ghost comforts, teaches, warns, enlightens, and inspires us." We allow the Holy Ghost to enter our hearts as we remove the impurities that are found within.