I completely understand why people have reservations about the church. I understand members who struggle with the church. The reason why I joined the church was because of my family. There is no worldly thing that is more important than eternal families.
I have seen evil. I have felt demons, and have even had to cast them out of my home. I have used the priesthood power to protect myself. (you heard that right, I use the priesthood) And if there is that much darkness then there must be a light, and I am striving to keep that in my life. And my kid's lives.
The church is kind of like a Lord of the Rings movie. And I am pretty sure that I have correlated the two before in a earlier post. (I am a LOTR nerd) And President Uchdorf's talk was amazing right? If I don't have time to hear all the talks I always make sure I hear his. He is the most inspirational to me.
Here is a link for those of you who may have not heard it or aren't a member.
The Hobbit Talk HERE
But it is kind of magical that we have powers to protect ourselves, to heal ourselves, to have guidance to make important decisions in our life. I personally know the power of prayer. I believe in magic. I believe in angels and I have personally felt my own watching over me and giving me comfort when I need it. This life is full of challenges, and temptations to keep us off the path. And I want my kids to know that they have magic powers that will keep them safe from the darkness.
There is a common misconception about the church. That women are not able to obtain the priesthood. Well I am going to tell you that for a while I believed that because Cody was not temple worthy that I was not able to have that in my home. But covenant women who need to use it have that power. I want my daughters to know that they are daughters of God, and they can receive the blessings of the priesthood. And that they are sacred to God. And will also have our ancestors and guardian angels protecting them and watching over them.
Sage's baptism was extra special because there have been so many recent changes in the church that we were able to do things a little differently.
The announcement that women were able to be witnesses to baptism was days before Sage's baptism.
So my mom and I were able to witness. And even though Cody is not temple worthy, he is a priesthood holder and he was able to baptize Sage. And Grandpa Don was able to give her the power of the Holy Ghost.
As Thanksgiving approaches naturally I am thinking of things that I am grateful for. I am grateful that I have knowledge of the Savior. And know that I am not in this life alone. And that I have protection and guidance.
When Benjamin Bjorn approached me with a beautiful ornament that helps us to remember her baptismal day I knew I had to share this product. It is something that is special, and you can bring it out every year and your child can remember the day they were baptized every time they decorate their tree.
This product is good quality. It is handmade and a thick porcelain, and you even get to customize the font.
I am going to give this to Sage as a christmas gift this year in her stocking.
Sage is a beautiful spirit and I know that she is going to be a strong woman. She is one of those people that you will just follow whatever she does because she radiates light in her.
She is creative and funny and deserves everything in the world. Including Eternal Life.
Here is a link to purchase your own Baptismal Dove ornament this year.
Benjamin Bjorn ornament HERE
Here are some photos from her Baptism.
Photography is by Indigo Images. Her Instagram is found HERE
xoxo
