*****, by the authority of the holy Priesthood and at your request I lay my hands upon your head and seal upon you your patriarchal blessing that it may be a guide and a comfort to you throughout your life. Your heavily Father loves you and he is pleased with how you have grown and taken advantage of good experiences and education. You will be blessed for choosing to follow the Lord Jesus Christ. You have been faithful in your youth and have overcome the temptations of the world. I bless you that the Holy Spirit may continue to guide you and help you to avoid the snares that the adversary will put in your path. You will be forewarned of danger, and angels will watch over you that you may accomplish your mission in mortality. *****, you were sent here not only to be tested and to gain experiences but also to help prepare people for the second coming of the Savior. Be grateful that you live at this wonderful time when the gospel has been restored in its fullness. The apostles and prophets can now be heard throughout the world because of modern inventions and technology. The lord has truly poured out his Spirit upon mankind. It is important that you do your part in building the kingdom of God. Share your testimony and invite your friends to read the Book of Mormon and to come to Church. During your lifetime you will have many opportunities to teach the gospel.

You have a wonderful heritage through your family and as a descendant of Abraham through the loins of Ephraim. The blood of the believing people flows in your veins. The promises that the Lord made to Abraham and his descendants are yours. You will be called to serve the Lord and to build up Zion in the last days. I encourage you to study and memorize the scriptures that you may remember them when you teach. I bless you with knowledge and understanding of worldly things that you may do well in school. I bless you with the gift of discernment that you may know what is true and to be able to distinguish between truth and falsehoods and darkness of Satan. Strive to gain as much education as you can. You will find enjoyment in learning new things and gaining more knowledge but beware of false philosophies and half truths that seek to destroy your faith in God.

I bless you that you may find a righteous husband and companion with whom you may be married for time and eternity. Accept no proposals of marriage that would be outside of the temple. I encourage you to always strive for a temple marriage that your home and family may enjoy the Lord's richest blessings. You will be blessed with wonderful children, and your home will be a haven of love, peace, and happiness. Your home will be a refuge from the storm and wickedness in the last days.

*****, your heart will feel empathy towards those who are in need, and you will yearn to help them. I bless you that you may find ways of serving others both in the Church and the community. By giving compassionate service you will be serving the Lord. The Lord will call you through his servants to teach and lead in the organizations of the Church. You will see the Church grow and fill the whole earth. However, Satan will rage in the hearts of men, persecutions will test your faith, but the Lord will bless you, and you will overcome these trials.

You will have the opportunity of serving in the temple often and helping others receive their temple ordinances. You will be a savior on Mount Zion for your kindred dead. I bless you with healing and strength, and with wisdom and understanding. The Holy Ghost will pour out his Spirit upon you and bless you with the special gifts that he has for the faithful. Your bosom will burn within you as the Spirit speaks to your spirit about the love of God and the eternal truths of the gospel. You will come to know his love most intimately, and your faith will stretch as wide as eternity. I rebuke the destroying angel for your sake that you may fulfill your mission here. I bless you that you may be gathered up with your loved ones and enter into the presence of your Savior. I promise you a glorious resurrection with the just with honor, glory, and eternal life. These blessings along with all others that God may grant you I seal upon your head according to your faithfulness in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.