Walking in Covenant Relationship with Christ
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Understanding the Covenant Path
President Freeman discusses the concept of the covenant path, explaining that it is not just about fulfilling requirements, but about developing a deep, meaningful relationship with God. She emphasizes that the covenant path is about walking with Christ and receiving His promised blessings.
We call this walking the covenant path—a path that begins with the covenant of baptism and leads to deeper covenants we make in the temple.
A covenant is not only about a contract, although that is important. It’s about a relationship. President Russell M. Nelson taught, "The covenant path is all about our relationship with God."Key Points:
- The covenant path begins with baptism and leads to deeper covenants made in the temple.
- The covenant path is about developing a relationship with God, not just fulfilling requirements.
- Think of a time when you felt a deeper connection with God as you walked the covenant path.
- How has your understanding of the covenant path evolved over time?
- Share a personal experience where you felt the blessings of walking the covenant path.
Embracing the Covenant Relationship with Christ
President Freeman shares her personal conviction about why she chooses to walk in a covenant relationship with Christ. She invites listeners to consider the degree of relationship they want to experience with Jesus Christ and encourages them to invest in this relationship.
I walk this path as a "beloved daughter of heavenly parents," divinely known and deeply trusted. As a child of the covenant, I am eligible to receive promised blessings.
Because I want to live in committed covenant relationship with Him.Key Points:
- Walking in a covenant relationship with Christ is a personal choice that requires commitment and investment.
- Being a child of the covenant makes us eligible to receive promised blessings.
- What does a covenant relationship with Christ mean to you personally?
- Share a time when you felt the blessings of being in a covenant relationship with Christ.
- How have you invested in your covenant relationship with Christ?
The Role of Christ in Our Lives
President Freeman discusses the role of Christ in our lives, emphasizing His mission of condescension and ascension. She teaches that Christ meets us where we are and works within us to lift us up to where He is.
His is a mission of condescension. Jesus Christ will meet us where we are as we are. This is the why of the garden, the cross, and the tomb. The Savior was sent to help us overcome.
His is also a mission of ascension. He will work within us to lift us up to where He is and, in the process, enable us to become as He is.Key Points:
- Christ meets us where we are and helps us to overcome our challenges.
- Christ works within us to lift us up to where He is and enable us to become as He is.
- Share a personal experience where you felt Christ meeting you where you were.
- How has Christ helped you to overcome challenges in your life?
- In what ways have you felt Christ working within you to lift you up?
The Importance of Personal Devotion
President Freeman emphasizes the importance of personal devotion in strengthening our relationship with Christ. She shares her experience of walking the Jesus Trail and how it deepened her devotion.
As we share our personal experience with Christ, we will strengthen personal devotion.
I walk this path with Jesus Christ, looking forward to the promised day when He will come again.Key Points:
- Sharing our personal experiences with Christ can strengthen our personal devotion.
- Walking with Christ strengthens our anticipation of His promised return.
- Share a personal experience that strengthened your devotion to Christ.
- How has sharing your experiences with Christ impacted your spiritual journey?
- In what ways has your anticipation of Christ's return influenced your walk with Him?
Overcoming Challenges with Christ
President Freeman shares her personal experience of overcoming a physical challenge with the help of others, drawing a parallel to how Christ helps us overcome our challenges. She emphasizes that Christ doesn't intend to leave us where we are, but works to lift us up.
Thankfully, we walk this path together, calling out encouragement along the way.
Just as He didn’t leave Jacob there in the dirt, the Lord doesn’t intend to leave any of us where we are.Key Points:
- We don't walk the covenant path alone, but with Christ and others who provide encouragement along the way.
- Christ doesn't leave us in our challenges but works to lift us up.
- Share a time when you felt Christ helping you overcome a challenge.
- How have others provided encouragement for you along your covenant path?
- In what ways have you felt Christ working to lift you up from your challenges?
