Relief Society · Elders Quorum · 25 minutes
Elder Matthew J. Eyring · Of the Seventy · Saturday Afternoon Session
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When we face burdens we cannot fix ourselves, the Savior sends His peace through the comforting power of the Holy Ghost, so living worthy of the Spirit's constant companionship should be one of our highest priorities.
Skip a long discussion of the President Oaks resurrection quote and Jacob's teaching on death and hell; mention them briefly and keep the class on how the Holy Ghost comforts us.
Before Sunday
Sunday: Comfort from the Holy Ghost
This Sunday we will discuss Elder Matthew J. Eyring's October 2026 talk "Comfort from the Holy Ghost." He teaches that all of us will eventually face burdens we cannot carry alone, and that the Savior comforts us through the Holy Ghost. Read or listen to the talk in the Gospel Library if you can. Before Sunday, think about this: when has the Holy Ghost comforted you at a time when you could not fix the problem yourself?
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We are taught from a young age to solve problems, to be independent, and to keep going. Those are good things. But think of a time when no amount of effort could fix what you were facing. What did you learn about where real comfort comes from? Take a moment to think before anyone answers.
We are taught from a young age to solve problems, to be independent, and to keep going. Those are good things. But think of a time when no amount of effort could fix what you were facing. What did you learn about where real comfort comes from? Take a moment to think before anyone answers.
Elder Eyring tells of a friend who got a call from his wife. Their young married son had died unexpectedly the night before. The friend said one thought came to his mind: "I can't fix this." Elder Eyring then teaches that all of us, whatever our experience, talent, or willpower, will meet burdens we cannot carry by ourselves. Today we will talk about where help comes from when we reach that point.
Elder Eyring and his wife had dinner with a young couple who had lost one of their twins right before birth, something the Eyrings had also gone through years earlier. The mother had received a priesthood blessing in the hospital, but the father had not. After dinner Elder Eyring gave him a blessing promising peace "which passeth all understanding." As the couple left, Elder Eyring said their faces shone with the light of the Savior.
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Every one of us will face burdens we cannot carry or fix by ourselves: grief, illness, loneliness, a loved one who has strayed, or a habit we keep failing to overcome. Jesus Christ suffered for us and knows exactly how we feel, so He promised another Comforter, the Holy Ghost, to stay with us. As we turn to the Lord, His peace comes to us through the Spirit, sometimes as quiet peace and sometimes as answers, tools, or help from other people.
Elder Matthew J. Eyring taught that the Savior's peace is made manifest through the comforting power of the Holy Ghost, and that this comfort helps us "when we can't fix things on our own."
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Elder Eyring reminds us of prophetic warnings that we will not survive spiritually without the constant influence of the Holy Ghost, because true sources of comfort are becoming scarce. He teaches that without divine comfort we can lose hope, and without hope we can lose faith, so keeping the Spirit with us should be one of our highest priorities.
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Counsel together
Last 3–5 minutes
This week, turn to the Lord in prayer about one burden you have been trying to carry alone, and pay attention to how the Holy Ghost brings comfort, whether through peace, an answer, or another person.
The Lord promised, "Draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you," and Elder Eyring teaches that as we turn to Him, He will provide comfort and answers on His timetable.
Your witness: Think of a specific time the Holy Ghost comforted you when you could not fix things yourself, and share briefly what that taught you about the Savior.