Three Prinples of Revelation

To receive revelation for God is one of life's most difficult task. Many voices try to cover up the voice the spirit. Some today even go so far as to say that their so now such things as revelations. In the scriptures is the truth about this, for the scriptures hold the answer life. In the Book of Mormon in Mormon 9 we read the truth of the this matter.

 I speak unto you who ^adeny the revelations of God, and say that they are done away, that there are no revelations, nor prophecies, nor gifts, nor healing, nor speaking with tongues, and the ^binterpretation of tongues;

For do we not read that God is the ^asame ^byesterday, today, and forever, and in him there is no ^cvariableness neither shadow of changing?

If God revealed things anciently would he not do it today at the time when we need him the most. I know God lives that he spoke and He will speak today if have faith, ask, and listen.

Now here are three principle upon personal revelation is based. First off personal revelation  is guidance form God to us to to help us find our way in life. And a parent or leader we may receive revelation according to those we server and have duty over. Not to control them, but to help and support them along the path to eternal life. So there are the three principles.

1. We must first be humble and submissive. in Isaiah 55 we read  For my ^athoughts are not ^byour thoughts, neither are your ^cways my ^dways, saith the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ^aways ^bhigher than your ways, and my ^cthoughts than your thoughts. We have to will to accept the will of our heavenly father in all things. Ina  way let go of our will, thoughts, and desires  to find the higher way.
2. then we most study and ponder the things we seek.  Like the rising of the sun, the light and glory of the sun doesn't come at once of over time piece by piece to the glory of the noon day. So it is with revelation we must give our effort and listen to the spirit. In modern revelation God taught Joseph Smith. Behold, you have not understood; you have supposed that I would give it unto you, when you took no thought save it was to ask me.  But, behold, I say unto you, that you must ^astudy it out in your ^bmind; then you must ^cask me if it be right, and if it is right I will cause that your ^dbosom shall ^eburn within you; therefore, you shall ^ffeel that it is right.  Pondering invites the whispering of the Holy spirit to our heart and mind. When you ponder you are to stop the race of life and be still. To stop and meditate listening to the thoughts and feeling that come to our mind.
3. Lastly all revelation is based on our sincerely or real intent. Those mean that we would act upon the revelation given. If we don't have true desire or willingness to act why would God tell us. All its would do is condemn us. You must have a strong desire to know and receive before it will be give to you.