The Patriarchal Blessing - Requesting a Copy

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who live worthily have the privilege of receiving a Patriarchal Blessing when they are old enough to appreciate such a blessing.  A patriarchal blessing is a special blessing, given by the ordained patriarch and authorized by using the Melchizedek Priesthood, that a person receives for their own guidance and benefit.  These blessings give counsel as well as promise blessings that can be those of the recipient if they keep the commandments of the Lord.  These blessings also reveal which tribe of Israel the person belongs to; Ephraim (Joseph), Judah, Levi, etc.  While such a declaration does not necessarily have any bearing on that person's position in the church it can help the person to understand the blessings that can be theirs if they are faithful.  The blessings are those that were promised to the sons of Isaac (Israel) in Genesis Chapter 49, as well as other blessings promised those the children of Israel from the Lord.  


A person only receives one patriarchal blessing from the patriarch during the course of their lives, however it should also be noted that any blessing given to a child by their father, by the Melchizedek Priesthood, is also considered a patriarchal blessing, although these blessings are not kept as official church records.  


These blessings are also considered sacred and are not to be generally shared with others, with the occasional exception of close family members or someone of a similar closeness.  Often, as is with most personal inspiration, the things revealed in the blessings are for the receiver only and would generally not benefit anyone else.  The Lord's house is a house of order and he does not give revelation to someone regarding someone else who they have no stewardship over.  


For those in the church who have received their Patriarchal blessing and are in need of another copy of it (for whatever reason), the church has enabled you to request another copy directly from the home page of LDS.org.  You can see a photo of the page below and the link to the site will also be posted below. 

Click "tools" and select "patriarchal blessing."

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