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Yes it is a daunting task. First you do all you can and then you let the Lord take over. Try to be consistent in your effforts but don't beat yourself up either.

Prayer, reading the scriptures, go to church, renew your baptismal covenants, listen to conference, apply lessons in your life, are all important. I would like to add "ponder" and "listen." When you pray take time to let God speak to you. Stay on your knees for a few minutes. As you learn to hear the Spirit you will find that you are closer to the Spirit and you will feel it.

Another one to add is "service." When we serve others it brings us closer to the Spirit. This is another time to use ponder and listen. Sometimes we need to listen to know where we need to be of service. We most definitely need to listen to feel the Spirit when we are offering service.

How you will know if its working is that things of this world will start to fit into your life less and less. You'll become less tolerant of the content in movies and TV programs, also books and music.

Becoming closer to the Spirit is a process, a life long process. Just work on it a little each day.

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P.S. It becomes easier to be consistent as you progress.