“Words to Live By,” For the Strength of Youth, July 2024.
Words to Live By
Your Patriarchal Blessing
Adapted from April 2023 general conference addresses by Elder Kazuhiko Yamashita and Elder Randall K. Bennett of the Seventy.
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Contains personal counsel from the Lord to you.
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Declares your lineage in the house of Israel.
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Is personal scripture.
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Is sacred and confidential.
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Does not map out your life.
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Does not answer all your questions.
If it doesn’t mention an important life event, do not take that to mean you won’t have that opportunity. A patriarchal blessing is eternal, and if you live worthy, promises that are not fulfilled in this life will be granted in the next.
How Old Should You Be?
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Mature enough to understand the significance and sacred nature of the blessing and understand the basic doctrine of the gospel.
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Ideally young enough that many important decisions in life are still ahead.