"Be thou humble in thy weakness,
and the Lord thy God shall lead thee,
Shall lead thee by the hand
and give thee answer to thy prayers."
The scriptures have so many references to this marvelous practice of faith that they needed to split it up into several groups within the Bible Dictionary: Trust, Trust in God, Trust Not in the Arms of Flesh and Trustworthiness. I have come to realize through recent opportunities for growth that trust is a divine quality because it is not easy to acquire. The scriptures are filled with teachings based solely upon the principles of trusting in God. As children, we have the innate desire to do this and it seems so easy, but as we grow and experience the world and how crooked it is, how the world teaches against God's principles and especially the basic principle of faith, we question and wonder, doubting what we've known and questioning our loving God and His ways. God counsels His beloved children continuously throughout the scriptures that trust directly relates to faith. It becomes harder to grow up in a surrounding where trust and faith are belittled and portrayed as ridiculous. It takes trust to believe in God's words and receive the blessings He is waiting to give us. In Proverbs 3: 5-6, Heavenly Father comforts us with these words,
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart;
and lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge Him,
and He shall direct thy paths."
What a blessing it is that we have such Father in Heaven that loves us so deeply and truly, that if we only do as He asks, if we just follow His commandments and try to be the best He knows we can be... that He will pour out blessings upon us. Such a simple thing to ask, but o how marvelous it is. What a grand blessing and comfort to know that we are being watched over, protected, and guided into the paths that Heavenly Father knows is best for us. Such a brilliant blessing... and yet, why do I worry? Why do I still have fear in where I'm being lead? Wondering whether I'll be ok in the end? I do as He asks, I try my hardest to be the best woman He knows I can be... why do I fear?
I shouldn't. His promise is simple yet challenging at times. Do as Heavenly Father has commanded , follow His teachings and live after the perfect example He gave us, Jesus Christ, and you shall have no fear. Those two versus in Proverbs have such a profound message; to give ourselves to the Lord, knowing He will take care of us. Trust directly reflects our Faith. How can someone say, I have complete faith in Heavenly Father yet I do not believe that He is doing what is best? We can't.
The Lord teaches, let "thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God." (D&C 121: 45). Through my experiences, I have grown to realize more times in my life where I say I have faith in Him, but I doubt, I fear, and I hesitate when I do not see the full picture.
I will strive to become a strong daughter of God so that I can say within my heart that I have faith, and also that I have trust in my Heavenly Father and not to doubt what He knows is best.
