Primary 29 - Power of the Priesthood

The blessings of the Priesthood 

In the church dwells the greatest power; the power of God or the priesthood. Some want to say that it gives a disadvantage in our faith but we must remember the power gives men the power to bless and strongly pleads with us to serve and encourages others to do likewise.

Because of the priesthood, we can receive blessings that will help us in all the callings we are asked to serve in, even the calling of member; that's right, member. Remember when you were confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? On that day you received blessings to help you serve as a faithful member. In our calling as members, we have had blessings added, currently enjoy blessings, or will have blessings to help us serve others.

We don't need to hold the priesthood to have the blessings of the priesthood; they are for the whole world. That's right, they're for everyone. 

Someday we hope that you will seek to have these blessings daily and will want to go to the temple and learn more of those blessings and how the gospel of Jesus Christ blesses us, our families, friends, and neighbors. We bless our neighbors, friends, and family by sharing our testimony of priesthood and seeking the blessings of the priesthood. Ask your priesthood holders about a special time about the priesthood and we know they will bear testimony of the feelings and their experience that the priesthood has created for them. Ask your mothers and grandmothers about blessings and their testimony will fill the room with the Holy Ghost and tell you wonders that only heaven could explain but the heart will always understand. 

We love the gospel and the priesthood and all of its blessings. We testify God lives and He loves you. Have a great week.

Challenges 
1) Read D&C 84-87
2) Ask your parents about a time they were blessed by the priesthood.

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