Faith, Assurances and the Mind

I have been pondering faith.  If it has to with the mind and how we choose to view things.  If I trust in God that things will work out and that He is watching over me aren’t I constructing in my mind a positive faith view of the matter?  If I go negative or if others tell me that I am wrong and I believe them, aren’t I letting go of the trust that I once had?  I ask and wait.  On top of all that I choose to have charity.  There’s something about helping others that pleases God.  I also become more receptive to inspiration.  I receive assurances as well that God is there and watching over me.  I am under grace.  I really like Alma 58:11.  

True Power

Many things look foolish in eyes of the world.  The sermon on mount is the most foolish document on earth – to the natural man.  Who turns the other cheek?  Who doesn’t exact revenge when harmed? Who prays for their enemy?   Who gives their cloak also?  Who takes no thought for tomorrow?  Meekness is strength under control.  Strength is inner power.  Inner power shines forth when no longer is controlled by negative words and behavior of others.  No longer being controlled is power.  This power is based on love.  You no longer view the offender with judgment, negativity and condemnation.  You have arrived at a place where you have diminished your own ego and now know that the offending party is simple acting out of their unconscious mind, identifying with form.  Our inward terrain has been infused with charity.  We immediately forgive as the infraction is happening.  That is true power.  That is when we begin to shine.