Seek Learning by Faith

3 Nephi 18:7 – “And if ye do always remember me ye shall have my Spirit to be with you.”

Do I want to have the Spirit with me? Of course I do. But this verse reminds me that it’s not automatic. It’s tied to remembering my Savior.

So, what does it really mean to “remember” Him? For me, it means thinking about the tremendous price He paid for my ransom, and the incredible love behind that sacrifice. It also means trying to live the way He did.

How do I show that I remember Him?

1. By partaking of the sacrament with intent.
2. By doing what He did while He was on the earth.
3. By studying His life so I know what those things are.
4. By reading the scriptures—it’s the most natural way to remember Him.
5. And by praying for His Spirit to be with me.

Then verse 20 adds another layer:
3 Nephi 18:20 – “And whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, which is right, believing that ye shall receive, behold it shall be given unto you.”

It makes perfect sense that part of my prayers should be to have the Spirit with me. Years ago, I wrote a note in my scriptures: Seek learning by faith. I still love that thought.

Praying to be protected from Satan’s lies won’t mean much if I don’t first seek to learn the truths of the gospel. Learning by faith becomes the foundation that builds real protection. I have to understand Heavenly Father’s plan and my role in it to have enough faith to withstand the adversary’s fiery darts.

When I remember the Savior, study His words, and try to live as He did, I not only invite His Spirit—I also strengthen my faith to recognize and resist the lies around me.