Lost and Found

    Today when I approached my scripture reading, I decided to look for something that I need, something that I can understand. I knew I could easily get lost in all the words of Isaiah, unless  I had something in mind to find. I found something!
    2 Nephi 18:5 "The Lord spake also unto me again, saying:"
So, an obscure verse, right? Taken out of context, it doesn't really make sense. But, when I read over this, it made me ask the question: "How does the Lord speak to me?"
    The prophets and scriptures have talked about various ways that we receive personal revelation and feel the influence of the Holy Ghost. I've heard of people hearing literal voices tell them what to do. People have visions, speak with angels. However, these aren't the most common ways to receive personal revelation. Most commonly, promptings come in the form of thoughts or feelings. I'll share one quick experience of this in my life.
    When I was in eighth grade, one of the girls in my gym class was very upset because one of her friends had come to school very disoriented and sick. The girl in my class, let's call her Susie, was crying and explaining the situation to another girl in the class. Susie was not a member, and often made fun of me when I would say something church related or when I'd ask her not to swear at me. The point being--she kinda scared me. As I was putting clothes away in my locker, I had the thought to ask Susie if she wanted to say a prayer with me for her friend. "HECK NO TECHNO." Was my first thought. But the thought wouldn't go away. So I timidly asked Susie if she would like to say a prayer with me. She looked kind of shocked, but then agreed. We went to the end of the locker room where no one was and sat down. I quietly said a prayer, asking Heavenly Father to help Susie's friend. After I said "amen", we awkwardly got up and walked away.
    My story doesn't have any cool ending. Susie didn't join the church. She didn't change her habits. It was assumed that Susie's friend become disoriented because of drugs. But, I knew I had been prompted to ask her to say the prayer with me. To this day, I don't know if it affected her. But, I know it affected me. It showed to me that it is important to follow promptings and listen to the Lord, even when doing what I am prompted to do scares the crap out of me.
    2 Nephi 18:5 reminded me of the importance of following promptings and realizing the ways in which the Lord speaks to us individually. Guess what, guys? I looked and found something in Isaiah. :) (Best day ever!)