In this Anchor Point from Elder D. Todd Christofferson’s General Conference talk “Look to God and Live,” we explore what it truly means to prosper in the land—through covenant keeping, the companionship of the Holy Ghost, and abiding in the Lord’s presence.
The scriptures teach that if we do not keep the commandments, we are cut off from the Lord’s presence. Elder Christofferson reminds us, “Oh, how we need the Holy Ghost.” Prosperity isn’t just material blessing—it is spiritual guidance, daily revelation, and living with the Spirit as our constant companion.
In this episode we discuss:
• What “prosper in the land” really means in LDS doctrine
• How the Holy Ghost speaks—promptings, peace, impressions, clarity
• How obedience and covenant faithfulness invite the Spirit
• Avoiding influences that drive away the Lord’s presence
• Resting in the steady guidance of the Holy Ghost
True prosperity is not found in ease—it’s found in companionship with the Spirit. When we live worthy of His presence, we receive inspiration, protection, and direction for daily life.
This is how we prosper. This is how we live.
00:00 – Anchor Point Introduction | We All Need More Jesus Christ
00:08 – Elder Christofferson on “Prosper in the Land” Explained
00:18 – Prosperity in the Land = Companionship of the Holy Ghost
00:22 – “Keep My Commandments” and Not Being Cut Off from His Presence
00:34 – Why We Desperately Need the Guiding Influence of the Holy Ghost
00:43 – Personal Story: Feeling Cut Off from the Spirit at Girls Camp
01:16 – Can You “Just Let the Spirit Speak”? The Role of Preparation
01:52 – Due Diligence + Revelation: How the Holy Ghost Really Guides Us
02:45 – How the Holy Ghost Speaks: Preparation, Promptings, Confirmation
03:05 – Living Daily with the Companionship of the Holy Ghost
03:24 – What If We Truly Believed the Spirit Is Guiding Us Every Day?
03:53 – President Christofferson: How the Spirit Enhances Our Gifts
04:09 – Avoiding Poor Decisions Through the Holy Ghost’s Guidance
04:18 – True Prosperity Is Spiritual Guidance and Divine Direction
04:24 – Stay Anchored in Christ
