In our efforts to find joy in the midst of our trials, we had forgotten that having patience is the key to letting those trials work for our good.
President Russell M. Nelson promised, “Your consistent efforts in this endeavor—even during those moments when you feel that you are not being particularly successful—will change your life, that of your family, and the world”
Chapter 6 of Preach My Gospel teaches key attributes of Christ that we can emulate: “Patience is the capacity to endure delay, trouble, opposition, or suffering without becoming angry, frustrated, or anxious. It is the ability to do God’s will and accept His timing. When you are patient, you hold up under pressure and are able to face adversity calmly and hopefully”
Just as the trying of our faith works patience within us, when we exercise patience, our faith increases. As our faith increases, so does our joy.