So about Patriarchal Blessings: I don't have one.
Yes, it's a shock, I know.
Actually....to those of you that know me pretty well, its not so much of a shocker.
A few years of relative inactivity + making mistakes + not being able to forgive myself= putting it off for a LONG time.
BUT, I think I'm finally ready to get down to it. Does anyone have any pointers? How did you prepare yourself? Do you wish you'd done something differently?
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Yay! What awesome news, Brooke! Sometimes I wish I had waited until I was a little bit older...but I think you can learn so much from your blessing regardless of when you get it. Fast and pray for humility. That's my advice.
Dear Sweet Brooke. You're on the right track!!!
I'm so happy for you. You'll be so glad you have it. Fast and pray also to be receptive of the blessing, for understanding and closeness to the spirit in that moment. I did, and it made the world of difference, I felt like He was the one with His hands on my head.
I think just really wanting it is what's most important. I fasted that day, but I remember the patriarch telling me it was good that I desired to receive it. Heavenly Father wants to bless you and if you really want it and have the desire to follow it's directives what more can you do? I'm so excited for you! What a great moment in your life! :)
just be ready to feel His love. that's all you need dear. go you!
- a nice blog stalker girl
Have the desire and be open to the spirit. Expect nothing and you will get more than you expected.
I like the idea of expect nothing. If you don't hear this, if the patriarch doesn't say that - just let it all go. My husband's blessing says not one word about wife or children, so he spent about 5 years thinking he was going to die on his mission. Nope. Don't read into it absolutes or fortunes, just treat it as personal scripture that doesn't necessarily give an entire overview of your life, verse by verse. I agree - desire and humility are the most important things.
I put mine off forever because of pretty much the same reasons as you. Inactivity and bad choices and thinking that the second the patriarch put his hands on my hand the Spirit would tell him, "Nope, she's going to hell. Don't waste your time." So, I did nothing to prepare, which may have been a mistake; however, I was still pleased with the results. Instead, I spent the day thinking that all of my horrible sins would come out or God would deny me.
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