Deciding when to get your patriarchal blessing is something between you, the Lord, and your priesthood leaders. Here’s how these youth knew the time was right for them:
“I asked God for guidance, and He answered that a patriarchal blessing would help me.” –Marcelo T. (received blessing at 18)
“I actually struggled for months to know the right time. I pondered and prayed every night. A few months later, my bishop asked if I had my patriarchal blessing. I said no, and he said, ‘OK! Let’s do an interview after church today!’ After talking with my bishop, I felt ready to receive my patriarchal blessing. I realize now that my bishop’s question was an answer to those prayers I felt weren’t being answered.”–Makaya S. (received blessing at 15)
“I had a desire for it! I didn’t have some big experience. I just thought about it, wanted it, and it felt right.” –Zeeli H. (received blessing at 16)
“In seminary people were asking questions about patriarchal blessings, and I felt like having one could help me in high school.” –Mason S. (received blessing at 14)
You can read more responses here in the August 2023 For the Strength of Youth magazine.