Today's Favorite Verse: 1 Timothy 4:14
"Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery."
This made me think of patriarchal blessing and how its been a while since I have read mine. I received mine when I was 14 years old and read it so much the pages are failing apart. I have transcribed it and will spend the rest of my scripture time reading it. For it is my personal scripture.
"Every worthy, baptized member is entitled to and should receive a patriarchal blessing, which provides inspired direction from the Lord. Patriarchal blessings include a declaration of a person’s lineage in the house of Israel and contain personal counsel from the Lord. As a person studies his or her patriarchal blessing and follows the counsel it contains, it will provide guidance, comfort, and protection.
Those who have received a patriarchal blessing should read it humbly, prayerfully, and frequently. It contains personal revelation and instructions from Heavenly Father, who knows our strengths, weaknesses, and eternal potential. Patriarchal blessings may contain promises, admonitions, and warnings.
Those who have received a patriarchal blessing should treasure its words, ponder them, and live to be worthy to receive the promised blessings in this life and in the life to come."
(Topics and Questions, "Patriarchal Blessing")
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