"Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone."
~James 2:17
Remember that even though you may have faith in something, you need to put forth the effort to keep it strong, to build it up and make it grand. But if you linger, and you don't continually try to do your best and do those things that are good, both big and small things, it will become small and eventually will not be there.
Let me remind you though, that none of us are perfect. We have our moments, our days, our months, maybe even years... but it is never too late to try building up that seed of faith again. Heavenly Father is always near, always wanting to help and encourage us. Just remember to read and ponder the scriptures as often as you can, and always have a prayer in your heart, along with praying to your Heavenly Father [preferably vocally] each and every day. The list could go on and on...service, going to church, paying your tithing, reaching out to others, etc...
I definitely have a lot to work on, but I can't give up on something so great, something that I believe so strongly in. I don't want to give up on the faith and hope that I've worked so hard to get. I want to try my best to keep feeding that seed of faith, and to allow it to grow, along with myself. I know that if I do this, my eternal blessings will be greater than I can ever imagine. And that is my ultimate goal; to live with my family forever, to return home to my Heavenly Father and my Savior, Jesus Christ, to be happy forever...and to continue to grow, always and forever, with the ones I love.
