What is the Holy Ghost?

The Holy Ghost, sometimes referred to as the Holy Spirit, is the gift and guide given to us on this earth to direct our lives. Although the Holy Ghost fulfills many roles, two of the roles I would like to focus on are confirming truth and providing guidance. Speaking of this first role, Christ said to the apostles, "But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you (John 14:26)." As we read and learn from the scriptures, it is the Holy Ghost that actually teaches our minds and our hearts, not the words we hear. By having the Holy Ghost enter our lives, we are able to feel him confirm the truth of what we are being taught. How can we tell when the Holy Ghost is speaking to us? The first thing we have to remember is that the Holy Ghost speaks in a still, small voice, not a loud one.  As the video points out, unless we are trying to listen to it and understand the feelings it brings, then we will be unable to comprehend its message. When we have "tuned" into the voice of the Holy Ghost, we will feel its presence through feelings of peace, comfort, love, enlightenment. As we learn to pay attention to these thoughts and feelings, we will allow the Holy Ghost to help guide us and protect us from danger. In  the increasingly wicked world of today, what a blessing it is to have this heavenly partner. The Lord taught this principle when he said, "And now, verily, verily, I say unto thee, put your trust in that Spirit which leadeth to do good - yea, to do justly, to walk humbly, to judge righteously; and this is my Spirit (D&C 11:12)."  The Holy Ghost will teach us how to live and choose in our daily lives as well as teach us the words of God. We should always be striving to qualify for this companionship in our lives. We do this by focusing more on Jesus Christ and striving to live his commandments. As we do this we will receive this divine blessing promised from the Savior himself and more fully walk in the light of his love.