“Faith is a spiritual gift.  We receive spiritual gifts in order to bless other people.  If our desire is to receive a gift because we want it, we probably will not receive it. As we seek to serve others in accordance with the teachings of Jesus Christ, then we are blessed with spiritual gifts and increased capacity that make service possible.”

“We may believe, but belief is passive. Faith always leads to action. First we must act in accordance with truth, then we are blessed to receive power. For example, missionaries are taught from the scriptures to open their mouth— act— and it will be filled. That sequence is critical. Many of us pray for the power so we can open our mouth. That doesn’t work too well.

Elder David A. Bednar