Brief summary
Covenants with God possess infinite power. Their blessings extend beyond the individuals who make them, reaching across generations and bringing hope to families, including those whose members have wandered from the gospel.
Key quotes and questions to ponder and discuss
‘‘The Atonement of Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of the greatest promise God made—that Jesus Christ would be our Savior and Redeemer. The power and reach of that covenant is infinite and eternal.’ (Paragraph 20)
How does understanding the infinite reach of Christ’s Atonement change the way we view ourselves and others?
No time or effort is ever wasted in reading the Book of Mormon. Not for you, not for your children, not for your family, not for anyone.’ (Paragraph 6)
Elder Morgan’s mother read the Book of Mormon to him every day, even when he seemed not to listen. What does this teach us about the importance of persistence in teaching the gospel?
How can we make the Book of Mormon a more important part of our family life?
‘President Dallin H. Oaks has said that covenants “do not ‘take a day off.’” (Paragraph 13)
What does this statement by President Oaks mean?
‘It was covenants that had impacted me, not my covenants but the covenants of those who came before me. The power of God in those covenants reached out after me.’ (Paragraph 15)
What responsibilities do we have to make and keep covenants that will bless future generations?
‘Covenants with God are filled with incalculable power. They do not bless just the maker of the covenant but are generational in their impact.’ (Paragraph 18)
How can covenants bless future generations without taking away their agency?
‘Take comfort; God hears you and will answer your prayers in His own time and in His own way.’ (Paragraph 21)
How can we maintain faith when prayers for a loved one appear unanswered?
‘I testify that the infinite power of God is in our covenants. Don’t ever give up. Your story, your family’s story, is not all written. God is the author and the finisher of it.’ (Paragraph 22)
How can we draw on this infinite power?
Invitations
- Make scripture study a regular part of your life, even when progress seems slow.
- Recognise that your faithfulness can bless generations yet to come.
- Continue praying, loving and encouraging those who have wandered from the gospel.
- Remember that some promises may take years or even generations to be fulfilled.
- Faithfully fulfil your responsibilities and leave what is beyond your control in God’s hands.
Application
We cannot control the spiritual decisions of our children or grandchildren. But we can keep our covenants, demonstrate our faith, pray for them and trust in the infinite love and power of Jesus Christ.
You can read Elder Morgan’s talk here.
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