Faith

It's interesting to note the way the Lord works in our lives. Several months ago I was studying the topic of faith. I read a few scriptures on the matter and read a few Ensign articles. In fact I have several pages of notes and thoughts on each. Today in Relief Society we had a lesson on Faith and I had just happened to have my journal with me. Knowing I had several pages of thoughts on Faith I just whipped it out! I was so happy with myself. But in anycase this is what lead to today's thoughts on Faith.

Hebrews 11;

Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Faith is an action. Faith can accomplish many things.

Alma 32:17-42;

Faith is not a perfect knowledge. In fact, that is exactly what Faith is not. Faith is the hope for things which are not seen, which are true. Have faith in all of God's word. For His word comes to men, women, and children (families) through personal revelation if we but listen. His word is later supported by wise men (researchers and those who are educated in their area of study) because it is the Truth.

Begin gaining faith a little at a time. Faith evolves into a prefect knowledge. We must exercise faith so that it will strengthen and so that we can know.

Perhaps begin by experimenting on God's word. Test out a commandment of God by obeying it. That is exercising a particle of faith.

Faith is a seed. You test the seed to see if it is good by planting it and watering it to see if it will grow. Water by the Holy Ghost and obedience. Just to test the seed. But obedience and following the Holy Ghost leads to keeping the plant growing. The seed was only an experiment to see if it was good. Now it requires work for it to continue producing good fruit.

Ether 12:6-22;

You don't have a perfect knowledge until after the trial of your faith. Miracles occur because of faith, without faith there is no miracles. Having faith so strong that you cannot be kept within the veil. By faith promises are received.

Joseph Smith-History 1:11-20;

If you want wisdom act in Faith and you'll receive it. Draw near the Lord in your heart. Have Faith.

Today with the missionaries we were discussing faith for a little bit. How can your faith effect others? Well, you can be an example, you can share the gospel with others, etc. But I had a thought. You having Faith in the Lord is the strongest foundation of anything. You having such faith in the Lord creating the strongest foundation causes you to be a stronger foundation for your friends. You become someone your friends can rely on.

Faith in the Savior. What a wonderful thing it is.