Sorry it has been so long since I have posted! I keep meaning to post… but life keeps happening and getting in the way. haha
Lately I have been thinking a lot about faith, specifically linked to trials. I found a few talks on the subject that I want to share with you.
#1 “Faith–The Force of Life” by Elder Rex D. Pinegar
The transcription can be found here: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1982/10/faith-the-force-of-life?lang=eng&media=video#watch=video
“Their faith in God was their ‘miraculous strength’ and ‘mighty power.” I just love that. That is something I definitely need to and hope we all can remember. When we have our own modern-day battles, we can receive miraculous strength and mighty power through our own faith in God.
#2 “The Sustaining Power of Faith in Times of Uncertainty and Testing” by Elder Richard G. Scott Text here: http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2003/04/the-sustaining-power-of-faith-in-times-of-uncertainty-and-testing
#3 “Mountains to Climb” by President Henry B. Eyring
Trasncript: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/04/mountains-to-climb?lang=eng&media=video#watch=video
Shorter Mormon Message here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdN8rfwW3SI
Related song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7IGXddWYiE (LOVE this one)
This is one of my favorite general conference talks. I love this part: ” When hard trials come, the faith to endure them well will be there, built as you may now notice but may have not at the time that you acted on the pure love of Christ, serving and forgiving others as the Savior would have done. You built a foundation of faith from loving as the Savior loved and serving for Him. Your faith in Him led to acts of charity that will bring you hope. It is never too late to strengthen the foundation of faith. There is always time. With faith in the Savior, you can repent and plead for forgiveness. There is someone you can forgive. There is someone you can thank. There is someone you can serve and lift. You can do it wherever you are and however alone and deserted you may feel.” Faith is sooo essential to enduring trials. I can testify of that. My faith has helped me get through so much in my life and has been strengthened through each and every trial I have endured. Never forget to have faith in your Savior when you are struggling. He will not forsake you.
***Just something I wanted to point out… these talks all give a similar message, but they span from 1982 to 2012. I love how this emphasizes that the gospel never changes. It will always remain the same. Having something so constant to rely on can also be a strength during trials***
// Sara //
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