Several times a year, as Latter-day Saints we raise our hands to sustain our church leaders, on the General and local levels. Do we do this out of habit, or do we think about what our uplifted hand means? Do we consider the commitment we make when we sustain our leaders? Do we sustain them as the called representatives of the Lord, who are receiving revelation and guidance for their particular calling, or do we see these people as place fillers until someone else with “better ideas” comes along? In Handbook 2: Administering in the Church, which is available to every member of the Church on LDS.org, section 21.1.24, under the heading “Members’ Communication with Church Headquarters”, it states: “The Lord has organized His Church so every member has access to a bishop or branch president and a stake, district, or mission president who serve as spiritual advisers and temporal counselors. By reason of their callings, these local leaders are entitled to the spirit of discernment and inspiration to enable them to counsel members within their jurisdiction. Members who need spiritual guidance, have weighty personal problems, or have doctrinal questions should make a diligent effort, including earnest prayer and scripture study, to find solutions and answers themselves. Church members are encouraged to seek guidance from the Holy Ghost to help them in their personal lives and in their family and Church responsibilities. If members still need help, they should counsel first with their bishop. If necessary, he may refer them to the stake president.” The Lord has given us the tools to advocate for, and represent ourselves, as well as leaders to help us when or if we need them. As Covenant Women we are entitled to the companionship and guidance of the Holy Ghost. When we sustain our leaders, we put our faith in them and know that they too, will have the guidance of the Holy Ghost. comfortablyanachronistic.blogspot/2014/05/do-women-have-representation-in-lds.html?m=1 #MormonWomenStand #Priesthood #HolyGhost #PersonalRevelation #
Posted on: Tue, 13 May 2014 20:00:01 +0000
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