Trueman Twins

We sustain many decisions in the Church, but most often we are asked to sustain the callings of Church leaders. Once we have acknowledged our support and approval, we should continue to sustain our leaders. We can do this by supporting their decisions, remembering them in our prayers, following their counsel, and willingly doing what they ask us to do. President Gordon B. Hinckley has taught: “The procedure of sustaining is much more than a ritualistic raising of the hand. It is a commitment to uphold, to support, to assist those who have been selected”

We can have confidence in our Church leaders because we know that important callings are directed by the Holy Spirit (see D&C 52:1). Those in positions of leadership are not placed there to exercise authority but to direct with kindness and serve with love. The Lord expects us to follow and uphold His chosen leaders because they are authorized to act and speak for Him.

Today at church we had a safety counsel meeting with the Bishop. He addressed several of the concerns that we have had in primary for the children's safety and welfare. While the Bishop was talking I felt such a strong witness of his love and concern for the children in the ward. He said that he sustains the primary presidency and that he didn't see one hand being raised when we were called that did not sustain all of us. This is the first time I really thought about how it is for ME personally to be sustained by others. I know that I sustain the prophet, Bishop, church leaders etc...but this time it really hit home that others in their actions and response to what the Bishop, as well as we, are asking is a form of sustaining us also.
It is so nice to have the love and support of the members and children that we serve. It makes the service so much more rewarding.