BYU Pathway President: With God’s Help and Power, We Can Do Impossible Things

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by what seems like an impossible challenge? BYU-Pathway Worldwide leaders Brian and Melissa Ashton inspire us with a powerful truth: When we trust in God and honor our covenants with Him, there is nothing we cannot overcome.

What is a covenant with God?

A covenant is not simply an agreement between two parties, as a contract would be. It is a sacred promise between us and God, based on love, faithfulness, and the desire to walk together toward an eternal purpose.

The Ashtons explain that a covenant with God is much more than a commitment—it is a source of divine power. When we do our part, God blesses us with His strength, wisdom, and comfort, enabling us to face challenges that would otherwise seem impossible.

BYU-Pathway: A tool to strengthen our faith and fulfill our dreams

BYU-Pathway Worldwide is more than an educational program. It is an opportunity to combine academic learning with spiritual development, helping thousands of people around the world achieve goals they once thought unattainable.

For the Ashtons, BYU-Pathway’s success is measured not just in academic degrees, but in transformed lives.

President Brian Ashton says:

When we honor our covenants with God, He opens doors and empowers us to do things we never imagined possible.

Three keys to accessing the power of agreements

1. Recognize God’s hand in your life.
   Covenants are not just promises; they are opportunities to invite God’s power into your daily life. When we recognize His hand, even in the little things, our faith grows and our burdens become lighter.
2. Be strong, but trust in His grace.
   We don’t need to be perfect to receive covenant blessings. God doesn’t expect us to do it all on our own. As we strive and trust in His grace, He multiplies our efforts and guides us every step of the way.
3. Let challenges draw you closer to Him.
   Difficulties are not signs that we have failed; they are opportunities to strengthen our relationship with God. When we face challenges with faith and remember our covenants, He gives us the strength to overcome them.

Inspiring Stories: The Impact of BYU-Pathway

Brian and Melissa Ashton have seen thousands of students’ lives transformed by this focus on the gospel and education.

Stories of single mothers earning degrees, young people finding their purpose, and entire families blessed by their decision to honor their covenants are all testaments to the power of God at work in their lives.

With God, the impossible becomes possible

Melissa Ashton put it powerfully:

When we live out our covenants, we don’t just check off a to-do list. We become more. We become people who can receive His help and power to accomplish things we never imagined possible.

This message reminds us that even though the road may be difficult, we are never alone. God is at our side, ready to strengthen us and guide us toward goals that seem unattainable.

A call for reflection

How are you honoring your covenants with God? Perhaps it’s time to stop, reflect, and renew your commitment to walk with Him. With His help, there is no goal too big or challenge too difficult.

As the president of BYU-Pathway teaches us, with God’s help and power, we can do impossible things.

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