I find myself wanting to be independent at times. Too independent. Independent from God. What a joke! As if I could avoid his influence, or could want to avoid his influence. I've been thinking about how difficult it can be at times to deal with doubt, choose faith, be religiously oriented, and sort out the rest. It can be overwhelming at times to dive into the dirty river channels of our minds. Its even harder when your friends are in the river with you. Its nice to have some people on the banks to pull you out into a better perspective. I can be by the river and enjoy it. In fact, I may even enjoy it better when I am not drowning in it. We become like those we are around.
I read this and thought I would share it to remind me, and you, that we get what we focus on consistently. Faith requires a correct understanding of Jesus Christ. Obedience to his principles develops trust in him. Strong faith is developed by obedience. The greater the measure of obedience to God, the greater the endowment of faith. Faith comes from a consistent patterns of obedient behaviors and attitudes. Personal righteousness is a choice.
Perhaps faith is attainable based on how much you show you want it.
LDS.org - Ensign Article - Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ
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