Nothing at all is Possible without Faith

We cannot even please God without faith. 

Faith is so pervasive...so spreading through and through...so all-encompassing.  No wonder it is the first principle of the gospel of Jesus Christ.  No wonder it is the underlying principle of all truth and power.  No wonder Jesus Christ is the epitome of faith.

Faith is a motivating force.

An apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ, Elder David A. Bednar, has a mantra he often refers to in his talks; "to act and not be acted upon."  This is faith.  This is what Brother Allred teaches in his book about unlocking that power of faith--using what we have been given, that it can become stronger and better, and by doing so make us stronger and better, in character, in actions, in living our religion.

Faith needs hope.  Faith needs charity.  Faith needs patience.  Faith needs diligence.  Faith needs courage and fortitude.  Faith needs knowledge and experience.  Faith needs integrity.  Faith needs virtue.

Faith is light.  Faith is truth.  Faith is knowledge.  Faith is power.  Faith is obedience.  Faith is repentance.  Faith is forgiveness. 

Faith heals....

...which is what this blog is all about.  Faith gives you the ability to believe in yourself, to believe in God, to believe in others.

 There is no end to learning or understanding faith.

When we obtain any blessing from God it is by obedience to that law upon which it is predicated.  We must obey that law by which faith operates if we are to receive our desired blessing...like faith to be healed.

As the scripture (D&C 123:17) says, cheerfully do all that lies in your power (or in other words your faith) and then wait patiently for the Lord to send the promises and the blessings.  They will come!  He is aware of you and I.  He is helping us along the way.  He is making something splendid of us!

Joseph Smith said that all the injustices experienced in this life will be made up in the resurrection provided we continue faithfully.  As you seek to keep the commandments you will find important healing treasures (God will lead you to what you need to help you, or He will strengthen you to bear it) that will bless your life and the lives of others.  Walking in obedience reaps the blessings of "health in the navel and marrow to the bones...finding wisdom & great treasures of knowledge, even hidden treasures (things you would never see otherwise)."  D&C 89:18-20

To have faith is to understand that all things will work out for the highest good of all concerned.

Faith is accepting what is happening in our life.