Trusting in the Lord through life's journey
In recalling the General Conference talk titled, "Our relationship with God" and regards to seeking faith...
Faith is a fundamental aspect of our spiritual journey as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is a deeply personal and intimate connection with God that helps us navigate life's uncertainties with hope and trust. We believe that faith is the foundation upon which we build our relationship with our Heavenly Father and access the power of Jesus Christ's atonement.
At its core, faith is the assurance that even though we may not see the final outcome, we can have confidence in our Heavenly Father's promises and trust that He will lead us to where we need to be. It is not just about believing in something blindly, but rather, it is a deeply personal and intimate connection with God that helps us to find meaning and purpose in our daily lives. Sometime faith might feel like just a hope to feel that purpose in our life in the future.
Strengthening our faith is essential for our salvation and is an ongoing process that requires continual effort. Prayer, scripture study, fasting, attending church services and service are all powerful tools that can help us to deepen our connection with our Heavenly Father. When we pray, we can express our deepest hopes, fears, and desires to God and receive guidance and comfort in return. As we study the scriptures, we can find answers to our questions and receive personal revelation that can strengthen our faith. Serving others also helps us to feel God's love and see the good in others and ourselves.
One recent talk from General Conference that beautifully emphasizes the importance of trust in our faith is "Our Relationship of God" by Elder D. Todd Christofferson. In his talk, Elder Christofferson speaks about the importance of trust in our relationship with our Heavenly Father. He emphasizes that trust is the foundation of our faith and that it requires us to have humility, patience, and perseverance. Trust is not blind obedience, but it is a choice to follow the Savior, even when we don't fully understand everything.
Elder Christofferson's talk highlights the importance of trusting in God's plan for us, even when we don't know what the future holds. This is a vital aspect of faith, as we must trust in the Lord's timing and wisdom. Trust requires patience and a willingness to wait upon the Lord, going forward with steadfastness in Christ and having a perfect brightness of hope. Furthermore, trust requires us to have a willingness to act on our faith, even in the face of uncertainty. This means that we must have faith that God will help us through difficult times, even if we can't see the way forward.
In conclusion, faith is a deeply personal and intimate connection with God that is essential for our spiritual growth and salvation. Strengthening our faith requires continual effort and is achieved through prayer, scripture study, and service. Elder Christofferson's talk on trust emphasizes the importance of having trust in God's plan for us and the necessity of having faith to act upon that trust. By putting our trust in the Lord and His plan for us, we can deepen our faith and find peace and joy in this life and the life to come.
-madisen
You can find that general conference talk below:
