How to Act in Faith

We learn in Alma that “if ye have faith ye hope for things which are not seen, which are true.” (Alma 32:21) Faith is the combination of hope and works.  If either of those were absent in the equation then it wouldn’t be faith.  We show faith in our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ by obeying the commandments, making and keeping covenants, and following the Spirit when prompted.  Moroni said concerning faith in a prayer, “O Lord, thy righteous will be done, for I know that thou workest unto the children of men according to their faith…; wherefore thou workest after men have faith.” (Ether 12:29-30) This tells me that we must first do all we can.  Sometimes when our righteous desire has not come to pass after doing so much, we wondering if we have done enough. These are the times we must then let go and allow our Savior to take over. Joseph Smith said, “Therefore, dearly beloved brethren [and sisters], let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power, and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see the salvation of God, and for his arm to be revealed.” (D&C 132:17) It is so important to believe in the power that is in Jesus Christ for those things to come to pass. The Lord knows what is best and will grant unto us what we ask, if it be right. Remember, we must work with God in all we do. And when we do, that is when we see miracles in our daily life. “For with God nothing shall be impossible.” Luke 1:37