Update: I am still doing this for anyone who wants a copy for their line. Just let me know. Thank you to all who have shared their line with me. It has been amazing to see them all!
We believe that God has given men power to act in his name today just as in the days of old. Through this priesthood power men can perform blessings and other sacred acts. A priesthood line of authority is a sequential pattern of ordinations that can be followed back to the early beginnings of the Church. Each worthy man that holds this priesthood power can trace his authority directly back to Jesus Christ.
We believe that God has given men power to act in his name today just as in the days of old. Through this priesthood power men can perform blessings and other sacred acts. A priesthood line of authority is a sequential pattern of ordinations that can be followed back to the early beginnings of the Church. Each worthy man that holds this priesthood power can trace his authority directly back to Jesus Christ.
It is amazing to me to know the power that my sweet husband holds. Our home has an added sense of safety and security from the storms of the world by his honoring his priesthood power.
During college I lived with a group of girls and for the first time in my life did not enjoy the protection of having the priesthood power in my home. Although we felt safe their was a noticeable difference. Something was missing. My roommate and I talked several times about this. Never again would we take this protection and blessing from our Heavenly Father for granted.
Now I am blessed with this protection through my sweet husband. I know that the priesthood is power and authority from Heaven. I have seen miracles happen through it. I have seen and felt the peace that comes with its sacred use. Being able to trace this authority directly back to my Savior leaves me in awe. I know my Father in Heaven is mindful of me and my family.
I have wanted to have a nice photo of this for some time. I finally got the information I needed to do just that. This is what I came up with.
I love how it turned out! I used a photo from the online gospel library. You can request your line of authority from the Church via mail or email. For privacy they will only send it to the household of living individuals. I had my dad's sent to my mom and had her forward the info onto me. I am doing one for my dad, father-in-law, and brother too. Now I will have it to add each of my boys names to as they get old enough and are ordained to the priesthood.
If you are like me, and have been wanting something like this I am offering to do this for the first 10 people to comment. Leave me a comment then email your info to me. I will put it in and email you the JPEG file to print where you prefer.
I love this idea! Are you still willing to do this for someone?
ReplyDeleteYou bet Tiff! It will make a wonderful Christmas gift. Email me your info at rwjsmj@msn.com. I will put it together and email the JPEG back to you.
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DeleteI love this idea and have wanted to get one done for my son. How much do you normally charge?
ReplyDeleteI don't charge :-). I think this is something important and I love how mine turned out. Just send me your info and I will do it and email it back to you. I generally do the top 2 people. Often times they are father/son so it works nicely. Just LMK. You can get the dates from the church by emailing the link listed above. CTR!
DeleteBTW: my email is rwjsmj@msn.com. Please put line of authority in the title so I know where it's coming from. ;-)
DeleteI would like one of these for my husband & 2 sons. How do I get the info. to you? I don't see an email?
ReplyDeleteHi! I sent you an email! I hope you have a couple minutes to do one more!! ;)
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!!
Thank you so much for this beautiful example! I have just made my son one for his 12th birthday today, very similar and couldn't have done it without your inspiration. My husband loved it - enough to want his own made! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
ReplyDeleteThis makes me smile! Glad you enjoyed it.
DeleteI love the way you have superimposed a line of authority on a picture of Christ. It looks like I might be the tenth person to comment. If so, I would love to have my line of authority done that way. I hope I can figure out how to email you my information.
DeleteLacy Croft
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Hi!
ReplyDeleteI know that I'm the 11th...but I would LOVE to have the file to make my own if possible. I understand if not... What an incredible idea for Father's Day. Thank you!
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I was searching online about doing this for my son before he gets home from his mission and your blog came up, do you still do these? How much do you charge? If so email me at djpinnock@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteI have been looking for weeks. My son is on a mission and I want to make cards for him to hand out. Would you be willing to send me an editable version and then I will do the work? Email me at natalie.price@nebo.edu
ReplyDeleteI would like the same thing Natalie Price is interested in....my son is currently serving a mission. Email me at jrbuehner@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThanks!!
I am wondering if you still do these? I would LOVE to have one of these done for my sons 12th birthday here in a couple of weeks. If it is easier to email me you can at jrlnield@silverstar.com THANKS!
ReplyDeleteLyndi, yep, I still do them. Send me your info. rwjsmj@msn.com
DeleteI love your idea and am trying to do it myself but I can't figure out how you lighten Christ. Are you still willing to do these? If so, could you email me at: lkwilliamsomak@gmail.com. Thanks so much for your help!
ReplyDeleteLinda, I am still doing these. Sorry I just saw your post but I'm not sure if I emailed you. Please let me know.
DeleteShannon
priesthood line of authority is indeed sacred and a very meaningful gift for everyone. thanks for sharing!
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Thanks Jam! They have been fun to do.
DeleteI would love to have my dads line of authority done. Do you also do wallet sizes? I would love to give them to all of my nephews.
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I love the look you have created and would love to copy it. Can you tell me what fonts you used?? Or if you are willing to still do 2 more I have the Names that need to be inserted. You can email me at hope.larsen@asu.edu. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHope, I can do these for you. Email me your info: rwjsmj@msn.com.
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ReplyDeleteHow perfect! This is one of my favorite pictures of the Savior. I have been looking everywhere for something like this. I was going to have someone in my ward do something like this for my husbands info, but she had her baby early, so she's a little busy. :) I know you don't know me and it's a little last minute, but would you be willing to do one for me? Thank you so much in advance! shilynn.garrett@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteJust sent you an email Shilynn
DeleteThis is very nice. Is there a chance you are still doing this? Thank you twinkleclown1@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteSent you an email Grandma.
DeleteI was wondering if you are still doing these! Love this idea and have wanted to get one done for my son who turns 12 soon. brysonmelissa@hotmail.com
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ReplyDeleteI LOVE THIS! You are so sweet to help everyone free of charge! Would you be willing to do a jpeg for me for my Husband's birthday? What a great idea! Thank you! Thank you! jamiejhyde@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteI can still do this for you. Just send me your info.
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ReplyDeleteI love your work!! Is there any chance you are still willing to make one?
Thanks,
Tami
I still do these, however I am in Germany until the new year. I can do this for you after I return if you would like. Merry Christmas.
DeleteI would love to have one of these made for my husband for his birthday! It is exactly what I have been looking for! Do you still do these? What email can I send his line to?
ReplyDeleteI would love on of these to display at my sons baptism this sunday! I know that is tight, is it possible? Could you send me the documen that I could edit myself??
ReplyDeleteBrooke, I am sorry I did not get back to you on this. I have worked all weekend (Easter was my holiday to cover at the hospital). I can do this for you this week or send you the jpeg file to add your own text. Email me @ rwjsmj@msn.com
DeleteHappy Easter,
Shannon
Are you still doing this? :-)
ReplyDeleteSorry, I just found your comment. Yes, I am still doing these. Send me your info and I will do them up. Just in time for Christmas.
DeleteMerry Christmas
Shannon
I'm interested as well. I would love to have a line done.
ReplyDeleteSend me your info and I will get it done for Christmas. rwjsmj@msn.com
DeleteMerry Christmas
This is beautiful! Do you still make these?
ReplyDeleteYes, I am still doing these. Send me your info and I will put it together for you. rwjsmj@msn.com
DeleteMerry Christmas
I cannot, cannot believe I found this. Are you still doing this? I would happily pay you--this is just so beautiful and I wonder if I could have one for my two grandsons for their priesthood ordinations. Please let me know.
ReplyDeleteJanine, yes I still do these. Send me your info and I will get it done asap. I do not charge but ask that a donation to the mission fund be made instead. You can email me your info at rwjsmj@msn.com
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ReplyDeleteI'm thrilled to be able to give them something so meaningful at the time their ordination. What do I do from here?
ReplyDeleteWhat do I do?
DeleteShannon,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for offering to do this! I send you an email!!
Any chance you are still doing this?!? If so, I would love two for my two sons, the only changes would be their info, the rest of the line is the same as they were both ordained by my husband.
ReplyDeletehi Shannon! i would to get one of these for my son as well! He will be ordained in January. Are you still doing it? if so, how much does it cost?
ReplyDeleteCan I please get a template and I can make it? I would greatly appreciate it! Or do you charge and how much? My e-mail is westwoda@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteAre you still doing this? I am looking to get one for my Father and my son. My email is adriennechowell@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI would like one draconwow61@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! Do you still do these?
ReplyDeleteAre you still doing this? I would love to pay you!!
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are please email me at diannshields@yahoo.com
ReplyDeletethank you!!