Fear and Faith
In chapter 5 of first Nephi in the Book of Mormon, Nephi and his brothers return to their parents after traveling to Jerusalem. Sariah, Nephi's mother, was worried that during their time in Jerusalem, they had died and they would never come back. Conversely, Lehi, Nephi's father, knew that the boys would be able to do what they had gone to do. He also knew they would come back safely to them.
This is an example of what it is like to have an eternal perspective and understanding of the Lord's plan. Although Sariah probably had faith, she let her fears interfere with her vision of what would happen.
Faith guides us through turmoil
Our lives are full of ups and downs. When we are riding high on the good life, it is easy to keep a level head. However, when we are struggling through turmoil, it is easy to forget the Lord and worry about what may happen to us.
President Nelson recounted an experience he had on a plane and the different perspective faith brings to certain situations.
Although our life is going to have troubles, it is important to keep an eternal perspective and an understanding the Lord loves and cares deeply about each of us. Eternal perspectives are important at all times in our lives. We need to remember the Lord in the good times as well.
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