Quest, Don't Question

I believe that at some point in every one of our lives, there will come a time when we all will have to decide for ourselves what we truly believe for ourselves.  Sometimes family crisis cause us to reach this moment, a near death experience, or maybe just a loss of purpose, but when this time comes it is so important that we approach it with faith rather than fear and doubt.  My New Testament teacher helped us understand that as we search for answers to life's deep questions, or confusing doctrine, it is so important that we go on a quest rather than question.  Like Elder Holland Stated, we must fan the flame of our faith.  Questions are good.  They allow us to to dig deeper and truly know something in our hearts, rather than simply accepting something and going through the motions, but we must search for the answer with a faith that we will find them.  

I loved Matthew 19:26 where it reads, 

"But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, with men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible."

Through faith in God we can go through life with excitement and motivation that all things that are worthy and that are according to the will of God can be accomplished.  Sometimes it is hard not to have a fear of the future and of what will happen because we see so much destruction around us.  We know that life is not supposed to be easy because we grow through the hard times, but sometimes I fear what trial will be placed in my path next.  This scripture filled me with a sense of hope that no matter what the next trial is that I find in my life, through God, I will be able to conquer it.  Rather than fearing what hard times are ahead, I have found myself looking forward to what miracles and growth lie ahead.  

God is so mindful of his children, and the universe was created to help us succeed.  I love to know this for myself, but also to see this in others.  As I look at all the diverse people as I walk around campus, I am able to realize that they are spiritual beings created to accomplish incredible things, and I am filled with love for them.  This gospel of Christ is love, acceptance, perseverance, trust, and happiness and these things are all within reach for every single one of God's children.  I am setting a goal with my self to quest for my divine role in this life and for answer, and throw questioning aside.  Nobody's got time for that.