Friday, August 26, 2011

Press Forward

If we knew it all, we wouldn't need to have faith. If we never had doubts, our faith would never be tested.

Don't give up just because you don't understand it all. Learning takes a lifetime. If you've received a witness from the Holy Ghost that the gospel of Jesus Christ is true, it is true. It's still true even now despite the trials you are going through. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland said
"If it was right when you prayed about it and trusted it and lived for it, it is right now."
Part of Heavenly Father's plan is for us to endure to the end. Through all the doubts, disappointments, fears, sorrows and misunderstandings, endure to the end. Act in faith now and God will bless you. Retreat from what you know to be true and you will experience lasting sorrow. The longer you refuse to take sides the more power Satan will have over you.

Stand strong. Attack your doubts with faith. Hold on to the Savior's merciful hand. He will never let go. Don't you ever let go, either.

Press forward. Remember the words of Nephi—
Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life. (2 Nephi 31:20)

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