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?

• Mature enough to understand the significance and sacred nature of the blessing and understand the basic doctrine of the gospel.

• Ideally young enough that many important decisions in life are still ahead.

Blessings from Your Blessing

“I frequently and prayerfully read my patriarchal blessing. It has helped me to repent and be humble. When I read and ponder it, I desire to live worthy of receiving its promised blessings.”

Elder Yamashita

“My patriarchal blessing helped increase my faith and trust in my Heavenly Father and my Savior. It also increased my love for Them—and it still does.”

Elder Bennett

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