Coming to know my Savior

"Is not the greatest need in all of the world for every person to have a personal, ongoing, daily, continuing relationship with the Savior?"

This week I have gained a stronger relationship with my Savior through the power of the priesthood.  While at Zone Training I stood in the hallway listening to a simple yet profound testimony of the power of the priesthood. My testimony grew as I listened to this persons expression of gratitude that the priesthood power is given to men to hold in their hands, to act and bless the lives of all those around. The spirit spilled out into the hallway where I stood testifying of the truths he spoke. The priesthood is real, it is powerful enough to create worlds, and personal enough to heal broken hearts. What an amazing gift we have been given!

I have been supported and guided in my mission as I have asked for priesthood blessing regularly. I have struggled to ask for blessings, feeling like something must be wrong if I need a blessing, but I have come to know that these blessings can change my life. Countless prayers have been answered through the simple words declared in my blessings. I have felt guided, protected and watched over with each one. Most importantly I have come to know my Savior better. Through the priesthood I have felt his arms around me, I have heard the precious words that he knows I needed to hear. I have a stronger relationship with Him because of the priesthood power in my life.

I am truly grateful for worthy priesthood holders. These men are humble servants of a Heavenly Father who carry a great responsibility. I'm thankful for their examples of discipleship and their willingness to serve. 

I love my Savior more than I could ever say. Because of Him I have reason to rejoice, I can repent, I can be sealed to my family forever, I can be truly happy. Only He knows the depths of my trials and pains. He is the only one who can offer me peace. Coming to know my Savior more has been the greatest blessing of my mission. My mission has given me a small glimpse into His life as I have walked as his representative. Learning from my Savior gives me the opportunity to see people the way he sees them, the way they may become.

3 Nephi 17:21 and he took their little children, one by one, and blessed them, and prayed unto the Father for them.