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''Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.'' ([https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/philip/4.8?lang=eng#p8 Paul's Epistle to the Philipians 4:8]) | ''Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.'' ([https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/philip/4.8?lang=eng#p8 Paul's Epistle to the Philipians 4:8]) | ||
=== How Faith in God Can Help Us === | |||
# '''Overcome Life's Obstacles''': Life for many of us often is full of obstacles. Many times we are faced with obstacles in our families, our finances, our health and a host of other issues. I've learned over the years that I either can overcome my obstacles or my obstacles can overcome me. (See full article : [https://www.tri-cityherald.com/living/religion/spiritual-life/article32058510.html Tri-City Herald Spiritual Life 14-April-2012]) | |||
# [https://praisephilly.com/93411/what-are-the-benefits-of-having-faith/ The Benefits of Having Faith - PraisePhilly.com] | |||
# "Trials of Life": "The most important lesson that I have learned is to trust God in every circumstance. Lots of times we go through different trials and following God's plan seems like it doesn't make any sense at all. God is always in control and he will never leave us." (Alyson Felix) | |||
# "Trials of Life 2": We all face storms in life. Some are more difficult than others, but we all go through trials and tribulation. That's why we have the gift of faith. (Joyce Meyer) | |||
# "Trials of Life 3": Our Heavenly Father knows us and our circumstances and even what faces us in the future. His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior, has suffered and paid for our sins and those of all the people we will ever meet. He has perfect understanding of the feelings, the suffering, the trials, and the needs of every individual. ([https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/10/witnesses-for-god?lang=eng&country=mx Henry B Eyring 1996]) | |||
# "Trials of Life 4": The devil put before me that I could not endure the trials of the religious life, because of my delicate nurture. I defended myself against him by alleging the trials which Christ endured, and that it was not much for me to suffer something for His sake; besides, He would help me to bear it. (Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)) | |||
=== Prayer === | |||
Faith brings answers to prayer. “And whatever things you ask in prayer, really believing, you will receive.” (Matthew 21:22). Since God tells us to pray for our daily bread (Matthew 6:11), faith is therefore a key to our material provision. | |||
