The Priesthood--a Sacred Gift

My thoughts on President Monson's talk "The Prieshood--a Sacred Gift"

We are constantly called to repentance and I think Pres. Smith’s words (his quotes them) is just that: a call to repent and be worthy to hold and receive the blessings of the priesthood. “[The priesthood’ is sacred, and it must be held sacred by the people.”
I know he was speaking to the brethren, but now he speaks to us and we must remember that. I’m guilty of second guessing the priesthood holders in our ward and stake and I must repent. I haven’t had the most kind thoughts toward our YM pres, but I must repent. Guess I know what I will be praying about on Sunday.
“Responsibilities” oh, how I hate and love that word! When you know as much as we do, you have a responsibility to act accordingly.
Courage—oh how I love that word. It takes courage to step up to the plate and act according to the truths you have been taught and those you yourself teach. “Courage comes constantly to each of us” but how? Through our obedience. When you obey you have no need to fear. At least that is how I see it. Look at Daniels friends (don’t make me spell their names) who were thrown into the fiery furnace. They had courage (and faith). Daniel himself. Nephi, Lehi, Ammon, and the list goes on and on. I believe faith and courage go hand in hand. But I believe faith needs to come first and leads you to courage. But that is the gospel according to Doreen.

WOW to president Kimball’s quote! “The limit comes in you!” is that not a call to repent! I know it was directed toward the brethren, but if we expect it to work in and for us we need to repent as well. I don’t want the limit to be placed because of me!

I can’t believe he told a WWII story. We are studying it right now!
What a great story of being prepare, obeying council and living worthy to bless the lives of others.
And again with Brother Salas.

I love his last scripture quote. It has been one of my favorites since seminary. “learn and act” is how my mom always shortened it.