Goals for Faith
 

1. Learn about faith from the scriptures and living prophets. Read Hebrews 11, Alma 32:17-42, Ether 12:6-22, and Joseph Smith – History 1:11-20. Read two general conference talks on faith. Exercise your own faith by establishing a habit of prayer in your life. Begin by saying your morning and evening prayers regularly. After three weeks of following this pattern, discuss with a parent or leader what you have learned about faith and daily personal prayer. In your journal express your feelings about faith and prayer.
 

2. Discover the principles of faith taught by the mothers of Helaman’s stripling warriors. Read Alma 56:45-48, and Alma 57:21. Review what "The Family: A Proclamation to the World" says about a mother’s role. With a mother, grandmother, or leader, discuss the qualities a woman needs to teach children to have faith and to base their decisions on gospel truths. How can these principles help you in your life today and help you prepare to be a mother? Record your thoughts in your journal.
 

3. Living gospel principles requires faith. Choose a principle such as prayer, tithing, fasting, repentance, or keeping the Sabbath day holy. In your own home or another setting, plan and present a family home evening lesson about how faith helps you live that gospel principle. If possible, ask a family member to share an experience that has strengthened his or her faith. Share your own experiences as well. In your journal write down one of those experiences and describe your feelings about faith.
 

4. Learn more about the sacrament. Read about the Last Supper in Matthew 26:26-28, Mark 14:22-24, and Luke 22:17-20. Establish a pattern of pondering during the sacrament by listening carefully to the sacrament hymn and prayers. Think about why we partake of the bread and water. After three weeks of following this pattern, write in your journal some of the promises you make as you partake of the sacrament and remember your baptismal covenants.
 

5. Increase your understanding of the Atonement of Jesus Christ by reading Isaiah 53:3-12, John 3:16-17, Romans 5, 2 Nephi 9:6-7, 2 Nephi 9:21-26, Alma 7:11-13, Alma 34:8-17, and D&C 19:15-20. In your journal write your feelings about the Savior and what He has done for you. You many want to share your feelings in testimony meeting.
 

6. Increase your understanding of the plan of salvation. Resources for study include 2 Nephi 9:1-28, 2 Nephi 11:4-7, Moses 4:1-4, Revelation 12:7-9, D&C 76:50-113, D&C 93:33-34, Abraham 3:24-27, and 1 Corinthians 15:22. Draw or obtain a picture that depicts the plan of salvation, including the pre-mortal existence, birth, mortal life, death, judgment, and life after judgment. Using this picture, explain the plan of salvation to your class, your family, or a friend. Discuss how knowledge of the plan affects your actions.
 

7. The Lord has commanded us to pay tithing. Read D&C 119 and Malachi 3:8-12. Since obedience to the law of tithing is an evidence of your faith, pay a full tithe. After three months, record in your journal how paying tithing has helped your faith grow. List blessings in your life, both large and small that have come because of your faith.
 

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