To become unspotted from the world requires not only faith but repentance and obedience. We must live the standards and do those things which will entitle us to the constant companionship and guidance of the Holy Ghost—for the Spirit cannot dwell in unholy temples.7
their covenants. They also understand that when they make a mistake, they can change! Satan wants all of us to think that repentance is not possible. This is absolutely not true. The Savior has promised forgiveness.8 Each week, worthily partaking of the sacrament makes it possible for each of us to become clean and pure as we covenant to "always remember [the Savior], and keep his commandments."9 The gospel of Jesus Christ is one of simplicity, and we are given the tools that make the pathway straight and narrow. The way is clear: "For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."10
I didn't comprehend then what that meant, but in the 38 years that have followed, we have called upon our Father in Heaven for many "immediate blessings." Daily, these holy habits and righteous routines have helped steady us on the path that leads back into our Father's presence. And today I say, "We thank thee, O God, for a prophet to guide us in these latter days."11
Just last month our youngest son, Chad, went to the temple with a beautiful, worthy young woman to be married for time and all eternity. As he took her hand and knelt at the altar, I looked into the mirrors on either side and again I wanted to whisper, "Do you understand why it is so important to be clean and pure?" But this time I didn't have to remind him because the Spirit did the whispering.