And now as I said concerning faith is not to have a perfect knowledge of things; therefore is ye have faith yea hope for things we have not seen, which are truth. The ancients prophets have experienced hard prove in their lives. For those who follow our heavenly father and his commandments to maintain the true gospel to others and preach their brothers in faith on their following times also had faith (Alma 32:21)
The Lord will work mighty miracles in our life according to our faith (2 Nephi 26:13). We have all have experience where our faith have been proved to make miracles becoming true. When I came here I experienced the fact of learn a new language but never to become a student at BYU. As international students we have to take a test for non- English speakers to be able to study on a university here in United States. I try to do it several times and I always failed. One day the second counselor of my bishop’s word said. “There is always hope for something you wish to happen if you have faith anything can come true if you have faith in God. Then I did my part as it is, I worked my faith and heavenly father heard me, then I passed my test and now I am a student in America.
The Savior promised, "If ye will have faith in me ye shall have power to do whatsoever thing is expedient in me" (Moroni 7:33) Elder Bruce R. McConkie expressed this truth in these words: “Faith in its full and pure form requires an unshakable assurance and … absolute confidence that [God] will hear our pleas and grant our petitions” in His own due time. Believing that, we too can “stand fast in the faith” today and tomorrow. If we have faith and pray to believe and have hope of what is really truth and what we wish for.
Having faith in Jesus Christ means, relying completely on Him. Trusting in his infinite power, intelligence and love. It includes believing His teachings. It means believing that even though we do not understand all things, He does. Because He has experienced all our pains, afflictions, and infirmities, He knows how to help us rise above our daily difficulties. He has "overcome the world" and prepared the way for us to receive eternal life. (John 16:33)
If we want to develop our faith what you can do is studying the scriptures following the commandments and the words of latter-day prophets. The prophet Alma taught that the word of God helps strengthen faith. Comparing the word to a seed, he said that the "desire to believe" can lead us to "give place" for the word to be "planted in [our] heart[s]." Then we will feel that the word is good, for it will begin to enlarge our souls and enlighten our understanding. This will strengthen our faith. As we continually nurture the word in our hearts, "with great diligence, and with patience, looking forward to the fruit thereof, it shall take root; and behold it shall be a tree springing up unto everlasting life." (Alma 32:26–43)
Every time that I kept ye commandments I feel like I am developing my faith because strength my spirit and help me to fell that I am in the right path.
(Alma 32:21)
(Moroni 7:33)
Ensign, Nov. 2003 Elder Bruce R. McConkie
(John 16:33)
(Alma 32:26–43)
(2 Nephi 26:13)
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Diana, beautiful! Did you find any other quotes on this topic that you really liked from General Authorities? What stood out to you about them?
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I am so glad that the hand of the Lord has led you here to BYU and the USA. I like the definitions of faith that you provide through scriptural quotations.
Thank you for your beautiful personal act of faith.
It is amazing how much faith you have, i can tell through your writings. I am glad that you are able to be here and gain a degree.
I love your personal story of passing the test. Having faith in Christ and trusting in Him can surely be a way to have the seemingly impossible happen.
Your story was very touching and inspirational thanks for putting that in there.
This was neat. I enjoyed hearing a portion of the challenges you met and overcame to be a student here. It's nice to have ya!
my favorite part of your blog was your story... it inspired my and strengthened my testimony.
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