Where is Faith?

Greetings All -

I hope this post finds all safe from hurricanes, earthquakes, and virus spreading.  We have been hit up this week with a few little shakes, but are faring well.

This week's pondering has continued the same theme as weeks past.  I find myself still dwelling on the patterns of Faith, Hope, and Love of God.

3 Nephi 27:19-20

"And no unclean thing can enter into his kingdom; therefore nothing entereth into his rest save it be those who have washed their garments in my blood, because of their faith, and the repentance of all their sins, and their faithfulness unto the end."

"Now this is the commandment; Repent, all ye ends of the earth, and come unto me and be baptized in my name, that ye may be sanctified by the reception of the Holy Ghost, that ye may stand spotless before me at the last day."

The focus of the sections of scripture I have been studying/pondering are all about baptism, but there is so much more to be found in these verses.  

We are told that we should wash our garments in his blood through our faith.  It has given me reason to evaluate my faith.  Where is my faith?  Am I fully vested in that which I am placing my faith?  I wonder what I can change.

Recently I have been working with some individuals who are going to through times of uncertainty, not just the virus that is plaguing the world, but other issues.  Youth are questioning why family members who are normally their care givers are suddenly incapacitated to the point that they require more care from the youth than they can give themselves.  Why can't they just be healed?

I have pondered the same thing.  I don't have answers.  I question whether I would have the faith in the powers of the priesthood to heal them.   Am I desiring such healing for selfish reasons?  Where do I place my hope in such situations?  There are so many questions.  

I then reflect upon a talk from Elder Bednar where he asks if we have the faith to not be healed.  What then?  If I don't have this faith, how can I have the faith to wash my garments in his blood?  Where do I need to direct my faith? 

Yep, I am just rambling on here, but one question seems to lead me to another.  Have you ever found yourselves asking the same?  Are we showing him our faithfulness to the end with these question?  I pray that I am making the small and simple changes in my life that will lead me to the answers to these questions.  I hope that I am placing my faith where it needs to be and adjusting when prompted by the spirit. 

It is my prayer that each of you will do the same in those questions, challenges, trials, and afflictions through out your lives.

Our week -

The Queen has picked up several more shifts at the airport as of late.  She is working long days that lead to short nights.  It has effect her long list of "To Do's", but I think that is ok.  she is taking them one small door at a time.

The Professor accepted new challenges this week that has rocked her world.  I, like those who have asked her to do it, have complete faith in her and her ability to accomplish the task.

News of Tall Man and his crew have been quiet this week.  We hope that all is well on their end.

Lady Hawkins started a new job this week that will allow her to utilize the skills she has been learning in school.  Puddin completed another level of certification and testing and is entering the final four weeks of POST.

SnackPack has been busy.  Work is good.  His adventures are never ending.  The opportunities laid before him are great.