Reason #3

Another reason I love and appreciate the LDS church is because of the priesthood. I realize that not all priesthood holders are worthy priesthood holders, but those who are, really amaze me. I have recieved blessings that have amazed me. In some cases I have been healed, in others as I have recieved a blessing of comfort, the priesthood holder told me things that have surprised me because it indicated his knowledge of things that he could not have known, but were obviously revealed to him, and in one case, when I was in Kuwait, a priesthood holder looked at me and told me of a desire in my heart to recieve a blessing. I hadn't asked for a blessing and wasn't sure I would have the courage too, but this priesthood holder knew. I remember when I first started coming to the LDS church, hearing a priesthood holder in a testimony meeting testify of his tender feelings towards the Savior and towards his family. In a world (my world) where I have rarely seen a man get emotional over much outside of football or game systems (anger), I found this unusual and refreshing. In addition, I do not have the priesthood in my home and haven't had for most of my time in the church, however, this has never prevented me from being able to utilize the priesthood within the church where many are worthy priesthood holders. I could say so much more on this subject, but let's suffic it to say that I believe for certain that the priesthood has been restored and is alive and well on the earth today.