Faith and Prayer

So as you know, I have been working in a challenge from my bishop to increase my faith. It may have possibly worked.  Here are my notes, you decide :-)

I also took done notes on prayer. Prayer is the one way we can talk to our heavenly father.  He is always listening to our righteous prayers. He loves us and he wants us to have faith and trust in him.

I believe it is high time to be willing to do so.

No ifs, ands, or buts.

The bishop and I met again this week to discuss my first challenge and we talked about the faith of Nephi from the very start. He was never unwavering in his faith. As I have studied, I have learned how it was possible for him to have such an unwavering faith. It is simple. I know you are surprised, right??

The honest trick to being able to do this is to simply keep the commandments, read your scriptures daily, pray to the lord for good and righteous purposes. These things will help you to gain a testimony and help you have faith. Even in the hard times when it seems that trials are never ending.

I can honestly say that I'm almost walking on water. I gave a ton more studying to do, and I'm trying really hard to put my feet on top Ty of the water and trust that I can stay there, even when the wind and storm of uncertainty is upon me.

P.s. I have learned something vet important. I said this to my bishop "I would one day love to gave the faith of Nephi" he stopped me and said "me too" and then I kept going. I said "but..." He stopped me again. He then said, "but you are not willing to do what it takes to get it."
At first I was taken back to the comment, but he is right!! I am going to be very careful to not let my pride get in the way. I am willing to do what it takes to gain the faith and trust as Nephi of old.

I'm ready!

Have a great day!