Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is the first principle of the gospel. It is a spiritual gift, and it is necessary to our salvation. Faith is a “hope for things which are not seen, which are true.” (Alma 32:31) One of the things that stands out the most to me is this next quote, “Faith is a principle of action and power that motivates our day-to-day activities.”
Ponder this for a moment; Would we study and learn if we did not believe we could obtain wisdom and knowledge? Would we work each day if we did not hope that by doing so we could accomplish something? Would a farmer plant if he did not expect to harvest? Each day we act upon things we hope for when we cannot see the end result. This is faith.
Think about your everyday activities. What are things you act upon each day that you cannot see the end results of? How does faith move you to action?
RICHARD C. EDGLEY, First Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric, stated in the October 2010 General Conference, “This might be the reality of our world, but we can still choose how we react to it. When our sacred doctrine and beliefs are challenged, this is our opportunity to become acquainted with God in a most private and intimate manner. This is our opportunity to choose. Because of the conflicts and challenges we face in today’s world, I wish to suggest a single choice—a choice of peace and protection and a choice that is appropriate for all. That choice is faith. Be aware that faith is not a free gift given without thought, desire, or effort. It does not come as the dew falls from heaven. The Savior said, “Come unto me” (Matthew 11:28) and “Knock, and it shall be [given] you” (Matthew 7:7). These are action verbs—come, knock. They are choices. So I say, choose faith. Choose faith over doubt, choose faith over fear, choose faith over the unknown and the unseen, and choose faith over pessimism.”
Sisters, now is the time to test our faith. It is the time when we as mothers, daughters, wives and sisters need to band together and work toward the ultimate result; eternal life. As you face those everyday hurdles that sometimes leave you weary, remember the “action verb.” Faith in our Savior, Jesus Christ, will move us to action. “In a household of faith, there is no need to fear or doubt. Choose to live by faith and not fear.”
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