Fortunately, there are several things you can do when your faith is being tried. Pres. Kimball has counseled.
1. I have on occasion cited the need for many reservoirs in our lives to provide for our needs. I have said “some reservoirs are to store water; some store food like Joseph did in the land of Egypt during the seven years of plenty. There should also be reservoirs of knowledge to meet the future needs; reservoirs of courage to overcome the floods of fear that put uncertainty in our lives; reservoirs of physical strength to help us meet the frequent burdens of work and illness; reservoirs of goodness; reservoirs of stamina; reservoirs of faith.
Yes, especially reservoirs of faith, so that when the world presses in upon us, we stand firm and strong; when the temptations of a decaying world about us draw on our energies, sap our spiritual vitality, and seek to pull us down, we need a storage of faith that can carry youth, and later adults over the dull, the difficult, the terrifying moments; disappointments; disillusionments; and years of adversity, want, confusion, ands frustration.
2. Read and reflect upon the following scriptures:
“I do know that whosoever shall put their trust in God shall be supported in their trials, and their troubles, and their afflictions…Come unto me all that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matt. 11:28-30
3. When you feel a need for a spiritual lift in times of disappointment or discouragement read and reread Alma 17-26. If you will read these chapters prayerfully you will be inspirited and given the strength to endure your trials of faith.
4. Memorize the phrase “For after much tribulation come the blessings.”
5. Identify a personal collection of favorite scriptures and quotations and read them when your faith is being tried. Suggestions Alma 26: 23-35: 2 Corinthians 1:4-7
6. Reread this book Drawing upon the powers of heaven By Grant Von Harrison.
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