Priesthood Keys

We had a ward conference this week, and some things were spoken about that I wanted to share with you all today. Our Stake President spoke about priesthood keys. Priesthood keys are given by God to certain people in the church (like the Elders Quorum president, Bishop, Stake President, Etc.) to give them the authority to direct the work over a certain group of people that they have been given stewardship over. The Bishop to his ward, the Stake President to his stake, and so on. They are the person the Lord has put in that position, and He trusts them to take care of His children that they have stewardship over. Not only has the Lord called them though, but they are the Lord's Representatives over that particular group of people. They also can receive personal revelation from the Lord about how they can strengthen and help the people they are responsible for. That is something that is crucially important. We need to invite the Lord into the Lord's work. We need to ask Him for His help. What would He have us do, and what will He do to help us accomplish it? For those of you who aren't called to these positions, priesthood holders have the same responsibility over their families and homes. You can receive personal revelation for your home and your family. Isn't that amazing? However, the revelation won't come unless we ask for it! We need to invite the Lord into the Lord's work. When we do, everything will go better. He knows exactly what each family needs in order to be happier, healthier, and stronger. If we invite him in, by asking him for help and inspiration, He will be there. The Priesthood is the Lord's way of reaching out and giving blessings to His children, wherever they may be. That is why the church wants a priesthood holder in every home, home teachers visiting every member, and priesthood blessings being given wherever needed. The Lord wants His priesthood to flood the whole earth, to saturate the very walls of our home, that is why He has given it to us. Not to be used only in case of emergency, but whenever His help is needed. Never be afraid to ask for a priesthood blessing if you feel that you need one. His priesthood is here to help, to bless us all continually. I know that this is true and that if we invite the Lord into our lives and our homes, He will be there. We just need to ask Him to come in. Whether through the priesthood or through personal prayer, He will always there for us, just let Him in. Love you!