Faith like Nephi 1 Ne 4

Verse 1 of chapter 4 is a great example to me. Nephi states that the Lord is "mightier than all the earth".

In my head and heart I know that is true. I know God created the earth, so obviously He is mightier than it. But do I know that enough that it can change my life? Do I base my actions on the Lord's strength, or do I still rely mostly on what I can do? The scriptures are full of examples of what the Lord can do. Nephi references Moses, that he parted the waters of the Red Sea. We know that the brother of Jared saw the Lord's fingers touch stones so they would give light for an indefinite period of time; we see examples of miracles all through the scriptures and in our own lives, yet how much do we depend on the Lord for our strength?

I'm afraid I might have been like Laman and Lemuel in wondering how they could possibly get the plates from Laban. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't murmur like them, but I would sure wonder HOW it could be done. I love that Nephi tells them, "let us go up; let us be strong like unto Moses..........the Lord is able to deliver us, even as our fathers."

I want to have that kind of faith - the faith that leads to action even when you still don't know what that action might be. Nephi says he walked along and didn't even know where he needed to go or what he was supposed to do, "And I was led by the Spirit, not knowing beforehand the things which I should do. Nevertheless I went forth...."   It shows that faith in the power of God is key, then we need to start moving so that God can guide our steps!