Sunday thoughts

Today, we had a nice Sacrament meeting, made even nicer by the absence of whining (which we've had a lot of in recent weeks).

This little snippet it what stood out to me above all else:

How do we find our way through the many things that matter? We simplify and purify our perspective. Some things are evil and must be avoided; some things are nice; some things are important; and some things are absolutely essential. The Savior said, “This is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.” ⁴ 

Faith is not only a feeling; it is a decision. With prayer, study, obedience, and covenants, we build and fortify our faith. Our conviction of the Savior and His latter-day work becomes the powerful lens through which we judge all else. Then, as we find ourselves in the crucible of life, as Elder Oaks explained, we have the strength to take the right course. 

President Hinckley said it this way: “When [an individual] is motivated by great and powerful convictions of truth, then he disciplines himself, not because of demands made by the Church but because of the knowledge within his heart.” ⁵ 

Neil L. Andersen, April 2007 Ensign

I love that. Doubts can sometimes creep in, but I can make the decision to have faith. I may not understand everything now, but I know enough. And I know that obedience and discipleship brings me joy.