Having Faith

"The Transforming Power of Faith and Character"
by Richard G. Scott

"What are some of the empowering principles upon which faith is based?
-Trust in God in His willingness to provide help when needed no matter how challenging the circumstance.
-Obedience to His commandments and a life that demonstrates that He can trust you.
-Sensitivity to the quiet promptings of the Holy Spirit.
-Courageous implementation of that prompting.
-Patience and understanding when God lets you struggle to grow and when answers come a piece at a time over an extended period.
As you walk to the boundary of your understanding into the twilight of uncertainty, exercising faith, you will be led to find solutions you would not obtain otherwise. With even your strongest faith. God will not always reward you immediately according to your desires. Rather, God will respond with what is in His eternal plan for you, when it will yield the greatest advantage. Be thankful that sometimes God lets you struggle for a long time before that answer comes. That causes your faith to increase and your character to grow."

My favorite part of this quote is that God will let us struggle and grow to make our own faith stronger. The times we grow the most is when we go through something hard or have to overcome obstacles. I know that this is a true principle. I love the gospel.