Back in 1992. As a young Missionary I was asked by a faithful investigator, to give her a Priesthood Blessing. She said to me: if you heal me I will not have to get a surgery. I promise you I will join the Church. For the first time I felt frightened. I knew that the scriptures were full of marvelous miracles. But I looked myself and I thought. I am just a boy with no experience. The size of the tumor was like a tennis ball. I don't remember the words I said. But she was healed by the power of God! She never had to go through surgery. She joined the Church and she's still alive!!
Cristian Perez Reminds me of a time about 3 years ago when I was told by a doctor that I'd have to have ear surgery. I'd had bad ear aches all summer and they said I had a ear drum that burst. Well I didn't have very good health insurance at the time and anyways a home teacher gave me a blessing. I was still assuming I'd have to get surgery and be super poor over it. But oddly enough I went back in and the doctor then said there wasn't a broken ear drum at all. In fact there was just fluid on the ear drum and it probably came from swimming in a lake. Yeah I haven't gone swimming in a lake since then either.
Also reminds me of a time when I had broncitis and it wouldn't leave. As soon as I got a blessing it was gone in a few days. Many who'd had broncitis and pneumonia were shocked. Because it doesn't go away that quickly at all. Ever since these incidences I'm very into getting blessings. The guys in my college ward are probably starting to wonder what's up. Actually I don't ask that often, but when I do it's serious business.
i showed my mom this video today and she told me a story."It was a Friday night and we were at my brothers football game.He was playing against a very tough team and he went to block a field goal.An opposing player hit him in the legs and my brother fell head first directly into the ground like a pencil.Unconscious on the floor, he was rushed to the hospital.Motionless in the emergency room, my mom asked my stepdad to give him a blessing.After receiving the test results, there was nothing wrong.
I went to this conference when Elder Holland gave it. I was with my dad and I still feel the spirit when I read or hear this talk. It takes me back to how strong the Holy Ghost bore witness to me. I cry and feel that power each time I watch this message. What a great talk!
I first heard this story years ago from my Child Development professor at BYU- Idaho, Sister Edwards,,, A.J.'s mom. It's amazing seeing a Mormon Message created from the experience. It truly strengthens my testimony of the power of the Priesthood and the importance of remaining sanctified because you will never know when the Lord will have need of you to do His work.
For those of you harping on the spiritual nature of this message, I personally KNOW AJ Edwards, and have heard from him and those there that he was in fact struck, he did receive a blessing, and he knows in his heart and personal beliefs that the blessing given is what saved his life. God helps those who help themselves, so yes, the medical expertise should not and cannot be ignored, but the fact remains, God's healing power was there that day.
It's not only important to be worthy to hold the Priesthood, but also to be trained in CPR. If neither of those men knew CPR, that child would probably be dead, or revived by the emergency personnel. Courses are cheap or free, and a very practical way to save someone's life. I say we not only give credit to the young Elder, but also to the sports professionals who were properly trained and prepared to save the boy's life.
I have always felt the spirit when watching this video over and over again. I just got called a Melchizedek priesthood holder. And this video has helped me to remember my duty as a priesthood holder. God has been a great blessing in my life and I know he is watching over each and everyone of us. He does and will always love you and wants you to come back to him. I know the spirit will help us through hard times and comfort us. You all are children of heavenly father and Jesus Christ. may god lead you through life and be yourself.
As Elder Holland stated, the trained medical people on the scene was truly a blessing. However, what a blessing that the power of the Priesthood was also available to be a witness to God's power. For you skeptics, you are always invited to put the Lord's promises to the test. We all must prayerfully seek our own answers from God himself as we study, learn and ask for Divine guidance..
It is true! AJ was my professor's son. The the lightning went through his helmet and through his body. Against all odds he is completely okay today. Great guy!
"Miracles" take place every day, still. Those who hold His priesthood, conferred upon them by those who have His authority may and do call upon the Lord and what we call miracles, take place. All through the love and power of our Father in Heaven. ...gold and silver have we none....
The Priesthood is real. That young man demonstrated great Faith in the priesthood. The message is that no matter the circumstance, we all must be ready to act and to be worthy.
This is how it works, people: We believe in medical science, prayers of faith and priesthood blessings. When we do all we can, God does the rest. That is what Elder Oaks said in his talk about healing the sick. So, yeah, the EMTs oughta be thanked. And the young man who lived worthily enough to do great things in the name of the Lord oughta be thanked. We're not stingy with the thanks, here! The idea is that the power of the priesthood can change things for the better when we're worthy.
nancy igwe I have all less active roommates. So I wasn't really wanting to come back to my apartment after church today. This has been the case before, but when I came in I happened to run into this randomly when I decided to watch mormon messages. Yeah I think that I had the same experience as you and I don't normally cry during movies or anything in general.
God is not cruel, he does not wish to hurt us. But in our life, we will need problems to solve, fears to overcome, even though we suffer, god loves us more than anything. He provides us things we need to deal with; not for entertainment or torture, but it is the way we learn and get experience. He is trying to help us live and learn the gospel so we can always be happy and we can become kings and queens of the gospel. He is preparing us.
I just want to say that I love what you have said and it is so true. It saddens me to see that there are people out there that would downright blame the Lord and choose not to see or believe in reasons why their loved died because the Lord had a purpose for them. One day I hope these people will soften their hearts and be willing believe and have faith and trust in the Lord and in that belief of those reason(s) as to why the Lord did take their loved ones from this Earth. Yes it is sad they have died but one of the true happiness is the fact that we will see them again. 😃 That is what is so great about the gospel of Jesus Christ that He has made this happen for all of us. All we have to do is live accordingly to have that gift. And another thing and I hope you won't take offence in what I am about to say. It is my pet peeve to see the Lord's titles being lower cased. Will you change the first letter of his titles please. Thank You. 😃
This is a powerful video that is a great example that if you are clean and worthy, you can do wonders. I'm very grateful for the priesthood on this earth today.
This is such a beautiful & powerful story of the importance of remaining strong in the faith. My daughter was involved in a serious car accident a cpl years ago I was told it didn't look good all I thought of was getting her a Priesthood blessing I believe to this day that it was because of that Priesthood power she walked out of that hospital 1 week later.
amazing.. priesthood power really blesses our Life.. i believe that remaining worthy and having faith on Christ really help us when a challenge/trials come..
I'm reading some comments and yes I agree that the two men helped out too. But the power of the priesthood is real and i testify of it. The young man had enough faith and courage in himself and God to give it and the boy lived.
This is very powerful. It is my favourite mormon message even though i am mot a boy i like it because it shows how powerful the priesthood is. It is very powerful i love the priesthood
I've remembered this talk and saw this video when I was a Deacon and at that time our Priesthood leaders really prepared us when we getting to the age of holding the Melchizedek priesthood and how much it really mean't and to be Worthy of holding this Priesthood and now at the age of 20 years old I've seen and help preformed blessings to those in the Young Single Adult ward and boy to see those blessings effect those people's lives became a giant testimony to me that God was and Is willing to bless those who have Faith in Him and worthy to preform either a blessing of comfort or for the sick.
I know that through the priesthood power that Bryce held and through his faith in that priesthood, AJ's life was saved. I believe that God intended for those medical professionals to be there, but He also intended to give Bryce that experience to teach him about the priesthood that he held. God loves all of His children, and He has compassion on all of them, even if they do not know it. All of our trials and difficulties in this life are meant to lead us to turn to Him, that He may bless us.
I beleive in the power and the blessing of the Priesthood. I have a testimony of it in my heart. I pray that all of our men will be worthy and willing to use the power or the priesthood when it is called of them.
I was shown this in priest quorem last sunday. I love the way these videos convey the spirit to you. The feeling the spirit brings really is a testimony of God in and of itself. I am honored and grateful to be deemed worthy to be a holder of the priesthood.
Praise be to the Father and the Son. May his Holy Spirit guide each one of us to seek to please him with our daily testimony that we walk. For we are a living testimony to those outside looking in. May we always be aware that the best testimony is the one we live. Amen.
@Veteran4Peace Its not about life or death its about teaching the kid, the young man, the coaches, the team mates and you and me how important it is to be worthy to head the call of God. Its about teaching us that God has a purpose in all that he does. "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts"
you should check out elder hollands full talk, the poor kid had to be taken to the burn center and was kept there for several weeks after he was revived. So yes, he did get struck and by the priesthood or not its a miracle he's alive
I know this is true as you feel the peace that comes from the words spoken of this experience you feel touched. Miracles do happen and will happen as one exercises faith in God. These men where sanctified and through Christ they performed a miracle in his name even Jesus Christ using the same Priesthood that Peter and the Apostles of the New Testament did to heal the sick and raise the dead.
CPR, performed promptly and properly with a rapid arrival of paramedical personnel, can save the lives of 43 percent of cardiac arrest victims. Not all the time can CPR save lives but god played a role in this circumstance.
Good advice. The Lord works through miracles, but He also works through us and our earthly actions. Was it a miracle or medicine? No one will know, so be prepared for both.
Back in 1992. As a young Missionary I was asked by a faithful investigator, to give her a Priesthood Blessing. She said to me: if you heal me I will not have to get a surgery. I promise you I will join the Church. For the first time I felt frightened. I knew that the scriptures were full of marvelous miracles. But I looked myself and I thought. I am just a boy with no experience. The size of the tumor was like a tennis ball. I don't remember the words I said. But she was healed by the power of God! She never had to go through surgery. She joined the Church and she's still alive!!
Thank you for recognize the power of God. It wasn't me all at. Father is very closed to His sons and daughters that serve Him and Love Him.
Cristian Perez Reminds me of a time about 3 years ago when I was told by a doctor that I'd have to have ear surgery. I'd had bad ear aches all summer and they said I had a ear drum that burst. Well I didn't have very good health insurance at the time and anyways a home teacher gave me a blessing. I was still assuming I'd have to get surgery and be super poor over it. But oddly enough I went back in and the doctor then said there wasn't a broken ear drum at all. In fact there was just fluid on the ear drum and it probably came from swimming in a lake. Yeah I haven't gone swimming in a lake since then either.
Also reminds me of a time when I had broncitis and it wouldn't leave. As soon as I got a blessing it was gone in a few days. Many who'd had broncitis and pneumonia were shocked. Because it doesn't go away that quickly at all. Ever since these incidences I'm very into getting blessings. The guys in my college ward are probably starting to wonder what's up. Actually I don't ask that often, but when I do it's serious business.
That's awesome, Christian. You had the faith, and God did the miracles. Stay awesome, bro.
That is awesome. I can't wait to have these amazing missionary experiences
As a newly ordained teacher, I am doing my best to keep myself away from sin. I encourage every other priesthood holder to do the same.
i showed my mom this video today and she told me a story."It was a Friday night and we were at my brothers football game.He was playing against a very tough team and he went to block a field goal.An opposing player hit him in the legs and my brother fell head first directly into the ground like a pencil.Unconscious on the floor, he was rushed to the hospital.Motionless in the emergency room, my mom asked my stepdad to give him a blessing.After receiving the test results, there was nothing wrong.
May the Lord continue to sustain the diligent and humble priesthood holders.... the world needs them.
This is an awesome story of faith, and the worthiness to use the Priesthood, and receive its powerful blessing.
It makes my teacher cry every time we watch it. I always sit by him to give him empathy.
I went to this conference when Elder Holland gave it. I was with my dad and I still feel the spirit when I read or hear this talk. It takes me back to how strong the Holy Ghost bore witness to me. I cry and feel that power each time I watch this message. What a great talk!
I first heard this story years ago from my Child Development professor at BYU- Idaho, Sister Edwards,,, A.J.'s mom. It's amazing seeing a Mormon Message created from the experience. It truly strengthens my testimony of the power of the Priesthood and the importance of remaining sanctified because you will never know when the Lord will have need of you to do His work.
Jesus is the Christ, the Church is true, and the power of the Priesthood is real! In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
With the lord anything is possible.
Just amazing!! I am so grateful for the priesthood in my life
What a great message: "Be ye worthy"
This makes me cry every time I watch it. I have a strong testimony of the power of the Priesthood.
For those of you harping on the spiritual nature of this message, I personally KNOW AJ Edwards, and have heard from him and those there that he was in fact struck, he did receive a blessing, and he knows in his heart and personal beliefs that the blessing given is what saved his life. God helps those who help themselves, so yes, the medical expertise should not and cannot be ignored, but the fact remains, God's healing power was there that day.
It's not only important to be worthy to hold the Priesthood, but also to be trained in CPR. If neither of those men knew CPR, that child would probably be dead, or revived by the emergency personnel. Courses are cheap or free, and a very practical way to save someone's life. I say we not only give credit to the young Elder, but also to the sports professionals who were properly trained and prepared to save the boy's life.
I never grow tired of this video. Amazing, and I hope every boy in my hometown sees this
Me too.
I am soooooo Grateful for the Power of the Priesthood :)
I have always felt the spirit when watching this video over and over again. I just got called a Melchizedek priesthood holder. And this video has helped me to remember my duty as a priesthood holder. God has been a great blessing in my life and I know he is watching over each and everyone of us. He does and will always love you and wants you to come back to him. I know the spirit will help us through hard times and comfort us. You all are children of heavenly father and Jesus Christ. may god lead you through life and be yourself.
We must be ready to act, so true and so powerful.
all man we are using our priesthood authority
Priesthood is a BLESSING. and does work. I know. Ive been helped. I testify this in Jesus name, AMEN.
As Elder Holland stated, the trained medical people on the scene was truly a blessing. However, what a blessing that the power of the Priesthood was also available to be a witness to God's power. For you skeptics, you are always invited to put the Lord's promises to the test. We all must prayerfully seek our own answers from God himself as we study, learn and ask for Divine guidance..
The priesthood is the most amazing thing in the world!!! (literally)
Elder Holland... Is such a boss! So is the young Melchizedek Priesthood holder here! This makes me want to strive to be a worthy Priesthood holder!
It is true! AJ was my professor's son. The the lightning went through his helmet and through his body. Against all odds he is completely okay today. Great guy!
I know on my life that the church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints is true.
"Miracles" take place every day, still.
Those who hold His priesthood, conferred upon them by those who have His authority may and do call upon the Lord and what we call miracles, take place. All through the love and power of our Father in Heaven.
...gold and silver have we none....
The Priesthood is real. That young man demonstrated great Faith in the priesthood. The message is that no matter the circumstance, we all must be ready to act and to be worthy.
I believe that God has restored the gospel, and I know that the priesthood is the power of God on earth.
This is my favorite out of all of the conference talk reenactment videos. It’s so spiritually inspiring and cinematically grand.
This is how it works, people: We believe in medical science, prayers of faith and priesthood blessings. When we do all we can, God does the rest. That is what Elder Oaks said in his talk about healing the sick. So, yeah, the EMTs oughta be thanked. And the young man who lived worthily enough to do great things in the name of the Lord oughta be thanked. We're not stingy with the thanks, here! The idea is that the power of the priesthood can change things for the better when we're worthy.
I cried a lil bit while watching this
nancy igwe I have all less active roommates. So I wasn't really wanting to come back to my apartment after church today. This has been the case before, but when I came in I happened to run into this randomly when I decided to watch mormon messages. Yeah I think that I had the same experience as you and I don't normally cry during movies or anything in general.
Me too i just love feeling the spirit watching these videos
I know, right?
#nancy igwe me too
Glad that the coach said a prayer
This is my favorite talk by this awesome guy it makes me know my savior lives
Me too because I'm love this story so much I'm feeling HG.😭😉
God is not cruel, he does not wish to hurt us. But in our life, we will need problems to solve, fears to overcome, even though we suffer, god loves us more than anything. He provides us things we need to deal with; not for entertainment or torture, but it is the way we learn and get experience. He is trying to help us live and learn the gospel so we can always be happy and we can become kings and queens of the gospel. He is preparing us.
I just want to say that I love what you have said and it is so true. It saddens me to see that there are people out there that would downright blame the Lord and choose not to see or believe in reasons why their loved died because the Lord had a purpose for them. One day I hope these people will soften their hearts and be willing believe and have faith and trust in the Lord and in that belief of those reason(s) as to why the Lord did take their loved ones from this Earth. Yes it is sad they have died but one of the true happiness is the fact that we will see them again. 😃 That is what is so great about the gospel of Jesus Christ that He has made this happen for all of us. All we have to do is live accordingly to have that gift. And another thing and I hope you won't take offence in what I am about to say. It is my pet peeve to see the Lord's titles being lower cased. Will you change the first letter of his titles please. Thank You. 😃
This is a powerful video that is a great example that if you are clean and worthy, you can do wonders. I'm very grateful for the priesthood on this earth today.
Amen! Be ready, brothers. That's what it's all about. Keep yourselves worthy, and you will not be sorry.
This is such a beautiful & powerful story of the importance of remaining strong in the faith. My daughter was involved in a serious car accident a cpl years ago I was told it didn't look good all I thought of was getting her a Priesthood blessing I believe to this day that it was because of that Priesthood power she walked out of that hospital 1 week later.
regarder cette vidéo et vous s' auraient que vous n'êtes pas seul 😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇
THIS WAS SO AMAZING!! I ALMOST CRIED.
let's sanctify ourselves. am addicted to these videos
Me gusta mucho como nuestro padre celestial nos recompensa por nuestras buenas decisiones😍
Be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the Lord.
this video has helped me through a lot of hard times, reminding myself that I can't help others if I am struggling.
amazing..
priesthood power really blesses our Life..
i believe that remaining worthy and having faith on Christ
really help us when a challenge/trials come..
I'm reading some comments and yes I agree that the two men helped out too. But the power of the priesthood is real and i testify of it. The young man had enough faith and courage in himself and God to give it and the boy lived.
Little miracles happen around and to us every day.
This message is so beautiful. It has helped strengthen my testimony of the Priesthood.
brings tears to my eyes....thank you holy spirit for testifying the truthfulness of this!
Love, love, love this video!!!
He's alive
So powerful...I needed that today
This is very powerful. It is my favourite mormon message even though i am mot a boy i like it because it shows how powerful the priesthood is. It is very powerful i love the priesthood
This is the power of the priesthood.....and Wat it is useful....
I think I've seen this 50 times
This was absolutely amazing. This has me in tears
I've remembered this talk and saw this video when I was a Deacon and at that time our Priesthood leaders really prepared us when we getting to the age of holding the Melchizedek priesthood and how much it really mean't and to be Worthy of holding this Priesthood and now at the age of 20 years old I've seen and help preformed blessings to those in the Young Single Adult ward and boy to see those blessings effect those people's lives became a giant testimony to me that God was and Is willing to bless those who have Faith in Him and worthy to preform either a blessing of comfort or for the sick.
i slmost cried.... and im a saint like u guys
Yes true bryce served a mission with me
I know that through the priesthood power that Bryce held and through his faith in that priesthood, AJ's life was saved. I believe that God intended for those medical professionals to be there, but He also intended to give Bryce that experience to teach him about the priesthood that he held. God loves all of His children, and He has compassion on all of them, even if they do not know it. All of our trials and difficulties in this life are meant to lead us to turn to Him, that He may bless us.
Powerful. Just powerful. And true by the way.
Exactly good point. Also, learn to watch for impending lightning.
I love this with all my heart.
love this
I felt the spirit while watching this. People will say thinks against this and they can say what they want. At least i know it's true.
This is a great message!
I cried
I love this video. It's helped much.
Best talk
I'm know my favorite talk from him
This is soooo amazing. I felt the spirit while watching this.. :)
I believe in the video description it said he was struck by lightning
This is my teachers son!
Being from Pocatello, this video literally hit close to home for me.
Amazing.
I beleive in the power and the blessing of the Priesthood. I have a testimony of it in my heart. I pray that all of our men will be worthy and willing to use the power or the priesthood when it is called of them.
I was shown this in priest quorem last sunday. I love the way these videos convey the spirit to you. The feeling the spirit brings really is a testimony of God in and of itself. I am honored and grateful to be deemed worthy to be a holder of the priesthood.
yea well probably 99% reason that he is still alive is because of the priesthood!
Praise be to the Father and the Son. May his Holy Spirit guide each one of us to seek to please him with our daily testimony that we walk. For we are a living testimony to those outside looking in. May we always be aware that the best testimony is the one we live. Amen.
this is my favorite video from him because I have experience on year of I'm in yw camp.
Powerful.
@Veteran4Peace Its not about life or death its about teaching the kid, the young man, the coaches, the team mates and you and me how important it is to be worthy to head the call of God. Its about teaching us that God has a purpose in all that he does. "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts"
great message about the need to always strive for personal excellence - we don't know when God and others will need us at our very best
you should check out elder hollands full talk, the poor kid had to be taken to the burn center and was kept there for several weeks after he was revived. So yes, he did get struck and by the priesthood or not its a miracle he's alive
This church is true
Powerful
I think the point is that the CPR and other tactics they used didn't work until he gave a blessing.
I know this is true as you feel the peace that comes from the words spoken of this experience you feel touched. Miracles do happen and will happen as one exercises faith in God. These men where sanctified and through Christ they performed a miracle in his name even Jesus Christ using the same Priesthood that Peter and the Apostles of the New Testament did to heal the sick and raise the dead.
Exactly good point.
so powerful
CPR, performed promptly and properly with a rapid arrival of paramedical personnel, can save the lives of 43 percent of cardiac arrest victims. Not all the time can CPR save lives but god played a role in this circumstance.
Amen❤
🩵
Good advice. The Lord works through miracles, but He also works through us and our earthly actions. Was it a miracle or medicine? No one will know, so be prepared for both.
There's temple baptisms, if they want to accept it. Don't be bitter.
Miracles can happen for anyone with faith, or according to God's will.
this is so wholesome💕💕
see how you can use your own priesthood
2:36-2:44!!
I needed this
@Veteran4Peace To build the faith of the individuals who needed it at that time.
This is beautifully powerful.
What a amazing but scary video!!!
do you mean you like but scare you ???
kind of like breath taking when the prayer comes and at the same time doing CPR on the boy!