I read this scripture this morning and it brought me a lot of comfort. Sometimes, when facing a trial, we try to put our trust and confidence in the "arm of the flesh". We attempt to overcome our trials on our own or through others. Although other people are vital to our success, it is God who we need to put our complete trust in. We are his children and he loves us. He knows our strengths and weaknesses. He knows how we think and react. He is our Father. He is completely reliable and trustworthy. He is truth and light. Therefore, when faced with a trial, he is the one who can heal and comfort.
Russell M. Ballard of the Quorom of the Twelve Apostles for the LDS church recently spoke about overcoming trials and addictions in a church conference. He said that the most important thing we can do when faced with a trial is to fervently pray to our Heavenly Father. Fervent is described as having or showing great warmth or intensity of spirit, feeling, and enthusiasm. So ask yourself, how do my prayers compare to that description? Do I really believe that God is listening to my fervent prayers? Do I believe that God can heal me?
I know that God can heal anything if we put our trust in him and fervently pray for his help. It may not come in our timeframe. Answers may come in ways we don't expect. But his presence will be felt. It is undeniable. It is wonderful. It is how God intends it to be. I KNOW that he lives and he cares for us. He wants us to be happy and his greatest desire is to help us return to him. I know that if we go to our knees and give thanks to our Heavenly Father and fervently pray for his help, he will help us through ANYTHING.
I have seen this in my life. Every day he shows me that he loves me and that he is there. Trust in God. He is the ONLY one that will never falter. He will never leave you alone. He will never give up on you. Even when, for a time, you have given up on yourself, he will be there to lift you up. He is real, he lives, and he is waiting. Get on your knees :)
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