Jul
14

Practice Belief

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Belief does not happen all at once.  It usually happens over time as evidence is presented to our mind and soul.  Eventually enough evidence is collected that we begin to believe.  God gives evidence in the form of tender mercies.  These can be large, but often they are small.  For as long as I can remember I’ve believed in God, and often denied his power, by believing in myself more than Him.  How did I come to believe and why was the progression of my belief halted.  I need to start over to begin to look at all of the things that I overlook.  I must practice believing by identifying evidence often enough to spark my belief.  The tender mercies that will help to strengthen my belief in Him and as my belief increases I will be able to “come to believe that the power of God can restore me to complete spiritual health.”

Some of the tender mercies that I saw today are:

A brother who was willing to help me even when I had made myself to busy to help myself.

Direct inspiration from God’s word reminding me to love all men and feast upon His word.

Family who loves me enough to shout greetings when I arrive home from work.

A vehicle that despite it’s troubles does daily get me to and from my employment (another mercy).

A beautiful wife that I do not deserve.

Mercy can never be deserved or earned, but must be freely given and received.

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1 Response to "Practice Belief"

  • Helaman says:
    15 July 2011 at 18:59

    You said: “I need to start over to begin to look at all of the things that I overlook. I must practice believing by identifying evidence often enough to spark my belief. ”

    I really agree with this. We see what we look for. If we are looking to believe in God, we will see the evidence of Him. Conversely, if we are not looking to believe in God, or if we are looking for things that are contrary to God, we will not find belief in Him. When we set our mind to “look” for God, we are exhibiting Hope which begins our practice of Faith.

    You said: “Mercy can never be deserved or earned, but must be freely given and received.”

    I agree also with this. Mercy is a give of love.

    Here is a thought to ponder: If I am more merciful, am I more apt to receive mercy from others? Why or why not?

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