A testimony is always short of perfect.  We all struggle with one aspect that we want to better.  That is why we are here, to better ourselves and to learn.  Not only might we initially struggle with an aspect of the gospel, but Satan is forever attacking the testimony that we do have.

That is why faith is so important.  Having faith is different than knowing something is true.  We can have faith that Joseph Smith was a prophet, we have hope that he was.  It might take us longer to have that strong testimony and knowledge that he was a prophet called of God. 

Ether 12:27, “And now, I, Moroni, would speak somewhat concerning these things; I would show unto the world that faith is things which are hoped for and not seen; wherefore, dispute not because ye see not, for ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith.” Faith is hope.  Logically we can’t hope for something if we know it to be true, so we practice and have faith when we don’t know if something is true.

I also compare love to faith and hope.  We have faith in Jesus Christ, so we have hope that our prayers will be answered and we do this all because we love Christ.  He knows that our knowledge isn’t perfect, and he knows that throughout our lives we will struggle and question.  Therefore, we push ourselves each day.  Therefore, we pray each day, so we don’t forget the things we do know.

DC 62:3 “Nevertheless, ye are blessed, for the testimony which ye have borne is recorded in heaven for the angels to look upon; and they rejoice over you, and your sins are forgiven you.” The simple testimonies that we share are recorded by the angels in heaven for us.  However weak or strong we think our testimony is, as long as we have that little seed, it can grow.      

I follow the path of Christ

Which brought me to this point

When I look back I see where I fell

But his grace makes me strong

I fall humbly to my knees

To ask for the strength to continue

I fall to be lifted up again

I am brought to a point to be tested

I must make a leap of faith

I look at the map that has brought me here

Unable to find faith, I hesitate

I can see the destination, but not the path

With faith I walk

And find a sure footing

Able to make it to my destination

I look back and see the path clearly

Through trials and fear I came through

All because

I followed the path of Christ