Young women who invite, recognize, and rely upon the Holy Ghost develop testimonies of the gospel, understand their identity, and keep their covenants.

"On a pier in Copenhagen, Denmark, is a bronze statue of a young woman named Kristina. Kristina stands looking out to sea toward her goal to join the Saints in Zion. The wind is blowing against her fiercely, but she does not look back. She is steadfast as she presses forward doing a very hard thing, but one she knows to be right. . . . 

"Just as the wind blew fiercely in the opposite direction Kristina faced on that pier in Denmark, each of you will experience resistance from worldly forces. 'Pressing forward' implies resistance. The scripture doesn't say walk forward, or move forward, or simply proceed forward. It says to press forward! In order to do this, you must have a vision of where you are going. The Holy Ghost will help you remain steadfast, and your testimony of the Savior will help you proceed with a perfect brightness of hope. . . . 

" . . . Keeping your covenants will enable you to be guided by the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost will protect and strengthen you and tell you 'all things [that] you should do' (2 Nephi 32:5). This gift sets you apart from the world. . . . The Holy Ghost will also guide you as you make decisions regarding your future" (Elaine S. Dalton, "Press Forward and Be Steadfast," Ensign, May 2003, 105–7).

Related Articles . . . 

• James E. Faust, "The Gift of the Holy Ghost—A Sure Compass," Ensign, Apr. 1996, 2–6
• Joseph B. Wirthlin, "The Unspeakable Gift," Ensign, May 2003, 26–29
• Boyd K. Packer, "The Cloven Tongues of Fire," Ensign, May 2000, 7–9
• L. Tom Perry, " 'That Spirit Which Leadeth to Do Good,' " Ensign, May 1997, 68–70
• Dallin H. Oaks, " 'Always Have His Spirit,' " Ensign, Nov. 1996, 59–61