11 Powerful Quotes From Standing by Our Promises and Covenants by Ronald A. Rasband
He has honored every one of His promises. Can the same be said of each of us?
Keeping promises is not a habit; it is a characteristic of being a disciple of Jesus Christ.
Ever mindful of our frailties in mortal life, the Lord promised, “Be of good cheer, and do not fear, for I the Lord am with you, and will stand by you.”1
The Lord has said, “Every soul who forsaketh his sins and cometh unto me, and calleth on my name, and obeyeth my voice, and keepeth my commandments, shall see my face and know that I am.”2
Our ministering one to another in the Church reflects our commitment to honor those very promises.
Our daily thoughts and actions, both large and small, reflect our commitment to Him.
do we stand by our promises and covenants, or are they sometimes half-hearted commitments, casually made and hence easily broken?
When we say to someone, “I will pray for you,” do we? When we commit, “I will be there to help,” will we? When we obligate ourselves to pay a debt, do we? When we raise our hands to sustain a fellow member in a new calling, which means to give support, do we?
President Nelson has taught: “We … increase the Savior’s power in our lives when we make sacred covenants and keep those covenants with precision. Our covenants bind us to Him and give us godly power.”
When we keep promises to one another, we are more likely to keep promises to the Lord.
I invite you to consider the promises and covenants you make with the Lord, and with others, with great integrity, knowing that your word is your bond.
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