I think we all face many trials in this life, and sometimes we may wonder “why?”. “why me?”. We learn from lds scripture these trials in life are for our good and benefit as progress through eternity.

When we were in the pre-mortal life, we agreed to Heavenly Father plan for us. We knew that it would be hard here on Earth, and that we would have a Savior, Jesus Christ. Through his atoning sacrifice, we can have faith in him. But how can we have faith when sometimes things may seem impossible, or of heavy burden?

During Jesus’ ministry, after feeding of the five thousand, he went to pray as the ship with Peter on it was already went to sea, and the following happened:

“In the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.

And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.

And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear

But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good ; it is I; be not afraid.

And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.” (Math. 14:25-29)

I think at this point, even though knowing Jesus is my Savior, I would hesitate to go forth and walk on the water towards Jesus. The story continues:

“But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was ; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.

And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little , wherefore didst thou ?” (Math:14:30-31)

The story is about faith. Having faith to put everything you have on the Lord, not knowing what will come, having faith that you will be comforten and given rest and know what to do. As we pray, we find comfort trough the Holy Ghost, that every trial and tribulation, no matter how bad, saddening, depressing or difficult it may be, we may have our burdens lifted and made easy, by having faith in Christ. We must first take that leap into the water.