Keeping the commandments of God really does bring joy.
As my mind has thought about things lately, I’ve been trying to understand more why our loving Heavenly Father gives us commandments. We are taught that in Mosiah 2:41 “And moreover, I would desire that ye should consider on the BLESSED and HAPPY state of those that keep the commandments of God. For behold, they are blessed in all things, both temporal and spiritual; and if they hold out faithful to the end they are received into heaven, that thereby they may dwell with God in a state of never-ending happiness....” The opportunity God has given me to be a seminary student teacher has blown my mind. I have learned so much already. Being in this position has made me want to try even harder to keep God’s commandments. #1 so that I can be worthy to teach with the spirit. And #2 so I can be an instrument in the Lord’s hands. Doing this, I’ve noticed that I’ve just been happier. Happier with where my life is, happier with what is happening and what isn’t happening in my life. I’m so gra