Mountains to Climb - President Henry B. Eyring

 

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      When building any kind of structure the most important element to making it last is to build a strong foundation. Under every foundation is a concrete slab called a footing. The footing is wider and shorter than the actual foundation wall. On top of the footing, the foundation walls are poured, and vertical steel rebars are set in place. This process ensures that the foundation is durable enough to withstand any storms. 

      Our lives need a similar foundation of faith so that we too can weather any storm. Our footing needs to be made of virtue, which by definition means honesty. Our foundation walls should be the gospel of Jesus Christ; which is then strengthened by all the covenants, ordinances, and principles of the gospel.

       Having faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is precious and you should protect that faith. Building a strong foundation of faith takes time though. The following are suggestions on how to keep your foundation strong during hard times:

• Keep your communication with Heavenly Father going. Express to him when you’re struggling and pour out your heart to him.  
• Try to look for the small blessings and acknowledge the things in your life that are good.
• When you are down, distract yourself with something positive.
• Repent - “For behold, I, God, have suffered these things for all, that they might not suffer if they would repent. But if they would not repent they must suffer even as I.” (D&C 19:16-17)

      It is never too late to strengthen the foundation of faith. There is always time. When life gives you mountains to climb, remember that you are never alone! “And whoso receiveth you, there I will be also, for I will go before your face. I will be on your right hand and on your left, and my Spirit shall be in your hearts, and mine angels round about you, to bear you up.” D&C 84:88