La prêtrise

on a more spiritual note: 

i have been thinking a lot about the priesthood lately and what a wonderful gift and blessing it is. 

once upon a time (two weeks ago) i was with some family and a friend. all of a sudden my friend had to leave and did so quite quickly. 

i was a little confused but accepted the fact that we would just finish the movie without him. 

turns out he was off to give a blessing to a friend who needed one. 

i am so grateful for all of the worthy priesthood holders in my life. 

a father who has always been an example of guidance and care.

brothers who are always always ready to serve others. 

friends who will drop everything to help.

home teachers who are willing to lend a hand. 

leaders who show sincere love. 

a father in heaven who loves me for exactly what i am and blesses me so much. 

do we realize how powerful the priesthood is?

do we realize how much of a privilege it is to have it? 

the same power that was used to create the earth, the same power that was used to create worlds without end, the same power that was used to create man, the same power that is used to inspire, to guide, and to bless, that same power was given to man. 

God must trust and love us a whole dang lot! 

as a woman, i realize that i may not completely understand all of the responsibilities that come with the priesthood, but it always makes me so sad when i see men toss it aside or live in a way that keeps them from using it. 

sometimes i wonder if i attract the right kind of people. not just for dating etc. but for friendships and social interactions. 

how do they feel about the priesthood? 

the priesthood is another one of God's characteristics, and the way he uses it and respects it is the way that we should be treating it. 

i feel like priesthood needs to stretch out way beyond the walls of our chapel or the walls of our homes. it should have an impact on everything that we do. 

how we treat people. 

how willing we should be to serve. 

this totally goes for women too, don't get me wrong, we have as much a responsibility to honor the priesthood as men do. 

are we acting in a way that shows respect towards priesthood holders? 

do we realize what blessings come form it and what joy it can bring?

well, that's me venting.

gosh dang, i love the priesthood.