P.S. The power of the priesthood to heal the sick has been restored to the earth. When I was in the hospital with Elder Lopez, we met a member who had been inactive, and had started comming back to church. He said he had fallen away after everyone else in his family stopped going to church. He comited to having made a few mistakes, but due to some difficult trials, had experienced a change of heart. He had surgury, because he had a brain tumor, and had to stay in the hospital various weeks. He had a huge dent in his head, but his faith was stronger than ever. He was going go church before his accident, even though his wife didn`t go with him. He shared with us his strong testimony of modern prophets and apostles, when he had the opportunity to listen to president Eyring speak, but due to the bus taking too long to pass bye, he had to walk, and arrived late. But, he had the unique experience to shake his hand two times durring meeting, and shared about the power that he could feel through Gods apostle on the earth. His bishop had visited him while he was in the hospital also. We went upstairs to his bedroom, and gave him a priesthood blessing. I have always loved giving blessings, feeling the power of God move through me, just a servant of God. I am greatful for the trust God has in man, that he allows them to work miracles even as Christ did. I am greatful for my priesthood and my duty to live worthy of it so I can always help those in need. I have had the opportunity to give my companion blessings while he has been sick, it is amazing, they are unforgettable experiences. We also got a reference to visit a young man 21 years old in the hospital in our sector. Was with his dad, and looked bad but his dad didn`t want to tell us what had occurred. But we gave him a blessing, and I know his dad will now forget that experience. We were able to share a little about the plan of salvation and the love of god for his children. We gave him a pamphlet, and invited him to read it. Who knows, it could be a seed we planted in his heart, and someday in the future he might get baptized. Anything can happen. Do not under appreciate the power of the priesthood on the earth that you have access to, every one of His children. I love you, Have a nice week
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