Faith

I have learned a lot these passed 6 years. Can you believe it has been 6 almost 7 years since Jamie went back to school. Who knew the ride we were undertaking? We sure didn't. Looking back I do not regret a thing. Yes, it has been so hard, there were times where I thought we weren't going to make it. I believe through it all the Lord was trying to get me to rely upon him always and have faith. Faith is the kicker. Because in order to have faith, you have to walk first into the dark, not knowing what is going to happen. There is nothing logical to it. If there was, it would not be faith.
In the Book of Mormon, Moroni says ....dispute not because ye see not, for ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith. I like how he says trial of your faith. Because it is a huge trial to start walking into the darkness, not knowing what will happen. Jamie and I have walked into the darkness so many times and the Lord has been there for us every single time. It has strengthened my faith and it has strengthened my trust in my Heavenly Father.
I also love the scripture in 1 Nephi 7:12 Yea, how is it that ye have forgotten that the Lord is able to do all things according to his will, for the children of men, if it so be that they exercise faith in him? Wherefore, let us be faithful to him.
I came to a realization for myself just the other day. My new phrase is "Just Start". I will give you a couple of examples.

1. I was nervous to start a blog. I didn't feel good in my writing skills, I didn't know how to use the program, and I saw all the other blogs and didn't feel like I could measure up, so I never started. Then I "Just Started". I noticed that as I put the effort in and kept going, I could feel that I was being strengthen and I started to enjoy it and learned how to do it. Now I can't wait to blog!
2. I have just recently started to exercise again. I didn't want too because I was so tired and if i was going to do anything when I could do anything, it was going to be sleep. But I didn't like the way I looked and I didn't like the way I felt. I also wanted to feel good, so I could better serve my husband and my children. So I knew I had to, and it was going to require work to change. The first couple days of exercising was so hard. My heart was not in it. Then what I noticed, was I felt better and I now I make sure I get the time in each day and I am enjoying it. The lord blessed me. He could not of blessed me, if I did not "Just Start".
3. One more example..... a wayyyyy messy kitchen. We all know what they look and feel like. Looking at the mess is overwhelming. But what happens when you "Just Start"? It doesn't seem so bad after all, and usually, after the kitchen is cleaned, you go start on another room in the house.
So that is my thought for the night... "Have faith and "Just Start" what ever it is you desire" Let the Lord help you, for he can do all things according to his will, if we have faith in him.
So Let us be Faithful to Him!
Do you have a Faith building story? Please share.