President Russell M. Nelson recently voiced a concern that “Too many of our brothers and sisters do not fully understand the concept of priesthood power and authority. I fear that too many of our brothers and sisters do not grasp the privileges that could be theirs.”
Some are surprised to learn that priesthood authority, privileges, and power apply to women as well as men. On the other hand, many women feel undervalued, voiceless, and marginalized regarding the priesthood. Our limited understanding and frustration often stems from the priesthood being taught too narrowly, with a focus on only one small aspect of the priesthood: men’s ordained offices and responsibilities. The priesthood, however, is so much more than that. It is God’s power—available in various ways to women as well as men.
The Priesthood Power of Women relies on the standard works and teachings of the living prophets to help all members, especially women, more fully understand God’s power and take full advantage of the powers, blessings, and privileges available to them in this mortal journey by
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• seek to better fulfill our priesthood responsibilities and make full use of priesthood privileges.
