12/24/10: Patriarchal Blessings

I'm so grateful for patriarchal blessings. Today as a family we had a special little meeting and discussed the significance of spiritual gifts that we've been given. We shared a little about our personal blessings with each other. This was neat because I was truly able to see my family members through my Heavenly Father's and my Savior's eyes for a moment as I heard of their blessings and gifts.

I'm also grateful for patriarchal blessings because I believe this is where my testimony of Priesthood Power was strengthened. I always believed in the power of the priesthood, but when receiving my blessing I felt the spirit testify to me as I felt it so strongly and I received the knowledge of the power of the priesthood. This was a great experience for me.

Another reason I'm grateful for patriarchal blessings is because it's a little piece of direct and straight out revelation for me personally. I feel loved, blessed, and watched over as I read the words to my blessing. In a world so crazy it's always nice to know that you have a place and a purpose and my blessing always helps to remind me of this.