*****, in the name of Jesus Christ and by the power in me vested I place my hands upon your head and give to you your Patriarchal Blessings. Being a Patriarch in the _____ Stake and holding the holy Melchizedek Priesthood.

***** one of the first blessings I give to you is to know that you are of the loins of Ephraim. You are are of the tribe of Ephraim and of the bloodline of Joseph. You are one of the seed of Jacob, Isaac and Abraham. These three are known as the fathers of the old testament, being mentioned in all the scriptures as such. They received blessings from their Heavenly Father and Abraham was told that his seed would cover the earth and his blessings would be as the sand of the sea, innumerable. The blessings promised to him are promised to you as they apply to you and so you are blessed in deed. You are of the tribe of Ephraim and this brings many blessings into your life which is not the privilege of others. These blessings and the blessings of Abraham will be yours throughout this life and even into Eternity. Read the Bible and get to know what these blessings are and how important they can be to you. You are an Israelite, a Hebrew and a Semite. These names apply to the see of Abraham. As you read of this in the Bible so it is that you will realize the importance of these names in your life.

I bless you to see the return of the lost tribes of Israel. We know that we are in the last days and that prophecy is being fulfilled even today, and you are part of that prophecy. We know the signs of the times and we are blessed to be able to recognize these signs and so within a short time we will see the return of the Savior Jesus Christ. You will be among the Saints lifted up at His coming, lifted up to escape the cleansing that will take place then. You will be part of His church and so the blessings will be poured down upon you. You are of the Church of the Firstborn, selected even before you were born to have the gospel in your life. You were elected to belong to a certain family, one that had the gospel and it was natural for you to become a member of the Church.

You came to the earth to be tested and at times buffeted by Satan and those that work for him, so I say be aware of those that would try to drag you down. Satan knew you in spirit and he knows you now. No veil was drawn across His mind. He knows your weaknesses and your strengths and so He will tempt you when He can even to the limit of your endurance. Do not be afraid *****. Remember when you were confirmed a member of the Church when hands were placed on your head and he that blessed you said 'Receive the Holy Ghost' a precious gift was bestowed upon you and He has watched over you and watches even now. Being a spirit He can communicate with your spirit. I bless you to be able to cultivate this relationship with Him to your good. He can bring you peace and help you throughout your life as He will guide you in the way that you must go, but you must listen and recognize that still small voice in your life. As He speaks spirit to spirit, so it will record on your conscious mind and you will know when He is with you and recognize when He has left you. Let Him lead you along the strait and narrow way that leads to perfection in the Celestial Kingdom.

I bless you to recognize the one that will play a vital role in your life that is being prepared even now, and you may know him and will recognize when the time comes for you to marry. He will hold the Melchizedek Priesthood and have the right to take you to the temple and you will be sealed under the New and Everlasting Covenant of Celestial Marriage for time and all eternity. He will receive, in a symbolic way, the key to open the gate to the Celestial Kingdom and exaltation and eternal life. You will have children and so become part of the chain going back to Adam and be a unit in the family of God. Great will be the glory bestowed upon you at that time.

I bless you with health and strength to have a clean, clear understanding mind. Keep your mind clean from rubbish. There is so much for you to learn. You received many different talents on the day you were born. Some you have made use of but there are many that still need to be developed and become part of your life. You will learn much and where much is given much is expected and so you will teach and help others both in and out of the Church. The more you learn the more knowledge Heavenly Father will pour down upon you. Regard each calling you have within the Church as a stepping stone going forward. Make full use of your intelligence. Remember that the glory of God is intelligence, light and truth and so I say make full use of your capabilities. Study, learn, teach and help others and so you will grow spiritually. You were a noble and great spirit and you have yet to make full use of your potential here on earth.

I bless you to be called to Zion and become part of it. As you see the lost tribes return so you will mingle with them and teach them even as they will teach you. You will see them receive their blessings of Glory at the hands of the Priesthood and the one you marry will be involved in this.

You are of Ephraim and he was a leader of many. He became known as the First Born of Israel and the Birthright Son, not that he always did what he should have done but he was a great leader. You are of his seed and so have that potential of leadership. It is up to you to become a leader and make full use of this within the Church and also outside of the Church. I bless your sight so that you can have discernment that will be of help to you in your life. I bless you with hearing, both to things temporal and things spiritual, hearing the spoken word and that still small voice of the spirit. Enjoy music and it bring peace in your mind. So you will progress.

Recognize that which you are to do. You will have to make many decisions in your life and decide where you are going, the part the priesthood will play in your life, and the children you will have. You could visit many lands if you desire. You can become part of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ here on earth. You can become known as a Mother in Zion and use your leadership ability that you have. As a mother in Zion so you will be at the side of the Priesthood equal in status and strength.

Be aware of the temptations of the world and especially in the next few years and so I say to you remember who you are and what you are and what you are doing here and where you can go and what you can achieve. Be an example to your own family and all those that you come in contact. If you go on a mission which may or may not happen, if not, let it help you. The blessings are promised to you and they will eventually lead you back into the presence of your Heavenly Father. As Christ comes so you will know Him and recognize His voice. He will know you and you will know Him and so have that privilege of once more kneeling at His feet as you did before. You will obey His directions.

Do not be led by others. Make up your own mind. Always remember the covenant you make and so it is that the blessings and promises that have been made to you will all be fulfilled, I say in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.