03/14/2008 10:50:50

Do you know any priesthood holders close by that you could ask??  I think the bishop would love to come over and give you a blessing.  Asking has never hurt anyone that I know.

03/14/2008 08:08:42

Wish I could be there to just wrap my arms around you. 
I can only tell you what I know by experience.  My husband is the bishop of our ward.  We go home teaching to a couple that never comes to church.  They always let us into their home.  At first the husband was pretty grumpy about it, but they have warmed a little over the last several months.  Just before Christmas, this couple called my husband and said the husband's brother was in their home and needed a priesthood blessing.  Would he come?  My husband hung up the phone with tears in his eyes.  He went to their home on the appointed evening and gave the blessing.  He came home and talked for days about what a sweet experience that was, and how grateful he was for the opportunity to participate in it. It was really a shot in the arm for him.  Shortly thereafter, the brother who received the blessing joined the church.  I have to tell you, that was one of the highlights in my husband's calling thus far, to see and respond to the faith of someone who wasn't actively involved in the ward.  A bishop deals with so many tedious administrative responsibilities and difficulties; it is really refreshing for him to go out among his flock and have a positive experience like that.  You would be doing him a favor.  And bless your heart for your desire!  May I submit a thought?  Maybe your illness was a customized invitation from Heavenly Father to come home to His arms and feel of His love through priesthood power.  I hope you will pick up the phone and make the call, and I am praying you will find help and hope in a priesthood blessing.

03/14/2008 02:45:44

Please dont be afraid to contact your Bishop....he will be only too glad to come and give you your much needed blessing.
And not only he will be pleased, but also Heavenly Father is waiting for you to ask, and he will have a great desire to bless you, but cant do anything until you ask him.  Asking for a blessing shows to Heavenly Father that you have faith in him, and it also shows your Bishop that you respect the Priesthood and have faith and humility to go to him and ask for his help.
Your blessing will be an uplifting and strengthening moment, and you will feel peace and the love Heavenly Father has for you too.
So go forward with faith and trust knowing that its the right thing to do, and your mind will be eased and you will feel so much stronger and able to face whatever you need to at this time.
At a dark and difficult time in my life, I had a few blessings a week to get me through my trial and strengthen me, and I couldnt have done it without Heavenly Fathers blessings and the strength and power of the Priesthood.  They gave me a peace and comfort that can be found no where else.
love from your sister in the gospel....Sue x

03/14/2008 00:35:26

I am 100% positive your bishop will not feel like you are bothering him or interrupting his life. In fact, I think that he would be very excited that a 'less-active/inactive' member is willing to ask for his help. Because he is your bishop, you are part of his stewardship and he loves you even if he doesn't really know you that well. Ask for the blessing. Great peace and other blessings will follow.