I’m from California where the economy has not only affected my family but friends and neighbors. I have heard of people just giving up hope and struggling to find peace amid this uncertain future. Some have doubted God and miracles that can still be performed in their lives. In times of disturbed peace one can always turn to the scriptures for answers. There are two principles that allow us to regain that peace in our lives. They are both attributes of the Savior himself; faith and hope.
The Book of Mormon states, “Wherefore, if a man have faith he must needs have hope; for without faith there cannot be any hope. Hope is the great motivator and our optimism. (Moroni 7:42) Hope stems from having faith. Faith in God and what he can and has already done for us. Faith that the Savior; Jesus Christ knows our sorrows and fears, because he has already experienced them through his Atonement.
The Book of Mormon continues to make a very important point, “Behold I say unto you, Nay; for it is by faith that miracles are wrought; and it is by faith that angels appear and minister unto men; wherefore, if these things have ceased wo be unto the children of men, for it is because of unbelief, and all is vain.”
Satan would have our faith diminished, he would have us doubt to the point of unbelief. Yet the scriptures tell us to press forward and do the things that require faith. Pray with real intent, study earnestly, and continue to purify yourself so that the Holy Spirit of peace can abide with us. I have seen this happen, I know it to be true.
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