Do You Want to Be Happy?

Understanding the Covenant Path

Elder Choi explains the covenant path as a series of covenants that connect us to Christ and give us access to His eternal power. This path begins with faith in Jesus Christ, repentance, baptism and receiving the Holy Ghost, and continues with further covenants throughout our lives, including the temple endowment.

“the term covenant path refers to a series of covenants whereby we come to Christ and connect to Him. Through this covenant bond, we have access to His eternal power. The path begins with faith in Jesus Christ and repentance, followed by baptism and receiving the Holy Ghost.”

“The covenant path leads to the ordinances of the temple, such as the temple endowment. The endowment is God’s gift of sacred covenants that connect us more fully to Him.”

• What is the covenant path and how does it connect us to Christ?
• What are some of the covenants we make on this path?
• How do these covenants give us access to Christ's eternal power?
• How have you felt connected to Christ through the covenants you've made?
• What can you do to further strengthen these covenant connections?

Returning to the Covenant Path

Elder Choi shares experiences of individuals who, despite struggles and trials, have found their way back to the covenant path. He emphasizes that Heavenly Father provides customized guidance and strength for each of us, especially in times of difficulty.

“The greatest lesson we can learn in mortality is that when God speaks and we obey, we will always be right.”

“When we keep the commandments, our lives will be happier, more fulfilling, and less complicated. Our challenges and problems will be easier to bear, and we will receive [God’s] promised blessings.”

• What does Elder Choi teach about returning to the covenant path?
• How does obedience to God's commandments influence our happiness and fulfillment?
• How does Heavenly Father provide customized guidance and strength?
• Have you experienced a time when you strayed and returned to the covenant path? How did you feel?
• What steps can you take to strengthen your obedience to God's commandments?

Trials and the Timing of Callings

Elder Choi reflects on his own experience of being called as a bishop during a difficult time in his life. He testifies that when we think it's not a good time for a calling, it may be exactly when we need it the most. The Lord sees our needs and provides strength and blessings as we faithfully serve.

“We learned that when we think it is not a good time for us to receive a calling, it may be the time we need that calling the most.”

“Whenever the Lord asks us to serve in any calling, whether it is a lighter or heavier calling, He sees our needs. He provides the strength we need and has blessings ready to be poured out upon us as we faithfully serve.”

• What does Elder Choi teach about the timing of callings and our response to them?
• How does the Lord provide strength and blessings as we serve in our callings?
• Can you recall a time when a calling came at a difficult time in your life? How did you respond?
• How have you seen the Lord's strength and blessings as you've served in your callings?

The Power of Keeping Covenants

Elder Choi emphasizes the power and blessings that come from keeping our covenants with God. He shares teachings from President Nelson and Elder Bednar about how yoking ourselves to the Savior through covenant-keeping gives us access to His strength and redeeming power, making our lives easier and happier.

“Making and keeping sacred covenants yokes us to and with the Lord Jesus Christ. In essence, the Savior is beckoning us to rely upon and pull together with Him, even though our best efforts are not equal to and cannot be compared with His. As we trust in and pull our load with Him during the journey of mortality, truly His yoke is easy and His burden is light.”

“Yoking yourself with the Savior means you have access to His strength and redeeming power.”

“The reward for keeping covenants with God is heavenly power—power that strengthens us to withstand our trials, temptations, and heartaches better. This power eases our way. Those who live the higher laws of Jesus Christ have access to His higher power.”

“Keeping covenants actually makes life easier! Each person who makes covenants in baptismal fonts and in temples—and keeps them—has increased access to the power of Jesus Christ.”

• What does it mean to "yoke ourselves" to the Savior?
• How does keeping covenants give us access to the Savior's strength and redeeming power?
• What blessings come from keeping our covenants with God?
• How have you experienced the Savior's strength and redeeming power through keeping your covenants?
• What steps can you take to better keep your covenants and access the power of Jesus Christ?