Power of the Priesthood

Power of the Priesthood comes by persuasion not by any right to the obedience of others. This is a wonderful article that made me think about agency in a different way.

The Lord is bound when we do what He says, because He CHOOSES to be bound. This is how he can reject the sacrifice of Cain, but accept Abel’s because of intent. God is not a vending machine for blessings. We can’t pray our way to anything. Rather, prayer and fasting are invitations, a process to humble ourselves and invite God to bless us or, at least, to comfort or enlighten us.

Nothing in this life which will bring you greater happiness

What a wonderful montage!
"If you choose wisely and if you are committed to the success of your marriage, there is nothing in this life which will bring you greater happiness." (Thomas S. Monson, Priesthood Power, Apr 2011).