And there came tither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who
persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city,
supposing he had been dead. Howbeith, as the disciples stood round about
him, he rose up, and came into the city...
One of my favorite
thoughts from yesterday’s class deals with the priesthood and more
specifically Priesthood Blessings. What a matchless gift
the Priesthood is. There have been so many times in my life
that spiritually, physically, or mentally I have felt stoned--beaten
beyond natural recognition. However, it is always in those times
that someone in life is there to offer a profound hand. Through blessing
my soul and mind have comforted, healed and made whole. The power of
the priesthood is real and all encompassing.
I have also had
the blessing of being on the giving end or the instrument end of powerful
priesthood blessings. There are many instances throughout my life in
which i have witnesses the power of God--His priesthood is real and the day of miracles
has far from ceased.
Over the break we
had a family nightmare and through the priesthood a tender mercy. I'm so grateful
for the Priesthood and the matchless power that it is and for the great peace
that it brings.
I testify of the refining, spiritual,
comforting, strengthening, and restraining influence the priesthood has had in
my life. I have lived under its spiritual influence all my life—in my
grandfather’s home, in my father’s home, and then in my own home. It is humbling
to use the transcending power and authority of the priesthood to empower others
and to heal and bless. May we live worthy of holding the priesthood authority
to act in the name of God, I pray in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
~PRESIDENT JAMES E. FAUST
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