(October's Theme from the Releif Society Declaration is: Sustain the priesthood as the authority of God on earth)
Dear Sisters:
This month our theme is: ‘Sustain the priesthood as the authority of God on earth.’ I hope that each of you will take a few moments this month to think about what that means, and whatever better time than as we sit through the beautiful and inspired talks of the General Authorities, the Prophets, Seers and Revelators during General Conference.
How blessed we are to have the Priesthood upon the earth. Many times I have heard of the inequality an injustice of women not having these same rights and authorities as are given to the men. Oh, how sorry I am that those who would complain do not understand the depth and glory of the Priesthood and its power for both men and women alike. It is only through the Priesthood that men and women, as husband and wife, are united to receive all that the Father has. One cannot gain without the other, and neither without the Priesthood.
Many times I have thought, “We sisters have so great a work to do already as nurturers and caretakers, a work that is just as great as the work the brothers have to do in their Priesthood roles.” And we fulfill these roles with the support of the Priesthood, to strengthen, bless, and buoy us up. It is so incredibly important that we do the same for the men of the church, our husbands, sons, and leaders, need our support and sustaining love as much as we need theirs. They need our encouragement, our faith in them, and our patience as we all strive for perfection.
So, take a minute this month and write down some blessings that have come to your life from the Priesthood and then commit to renew your support to sustain those called to lead and serve as the Lord’s Priesthood bearers upon the earth.
Love,
Jamie, Cindy, Loree, and Kathy
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