Elder Richard G. Scott
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Faith is a sustaining power in times of uncertainty and testing.
"God has given us the capacity to exercise faith that we may find peace, joy and purpose in life. However, to employ its power, faith must be founded on something. There is no more solid foundation than faith in the love Heavenly Father has for you, faith in his plan of happiness and faith in the capacity and willingness of Jesus Christ to fulfill all of his promises.
" . . . faith is not illusion or magic, but a power rooted in eternal principles." Among these principles are trust in God and his willingness to provide help when needed, obedience to his commandments, sensitivity to the quiet prompting of the Spirit, acting courageously on promptings received and exercising patience and understanding when one is allowed to struggle and when answers come a piece at a time and over an extended period.
Faith must be tried, but "With consistent practice, faith will become a vibrant, powerful, uplifting, inspiring force in your life. 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."
Even with strong faith, rewards may not come immediately. "God will respond with what in his eternal plan is best for you . . . God uses your faith to mold your character." Such righteous character is more important than belongings, knowledge or accomplishments.
