Brother *****, in the name of Jesus Christ and by the authority of the Holy Melchizedek Priesthood, I place my hands upon your head to give you a Patriarchal Blessing. I do this that it might be a guide and a strength to you in living the Gospel.

Our Heavenly Father is pleased that you have desired to come today for this blessing. *****, our Heavenly Father has placed you upon the earth at this particular day and age because of your faithfulness in the pre—existence. The conditions in which you have entered this life and where you are now living are the results of your valiance in the pre—existence.

*****, our Heavenly Father desires to bless you. He loves you and He wants you to fulfill the responsibilities He has given you. When your mission on earth is complete, He wants you to return and live with Him eternally. I bless you that your heart and mind will be prepared for this great blessing.

You have a noble ancestry and noble parents who love and cherish you. I bless and counsel you to follow the direction of your parents and those who are in authority over you; that you might receive the joy and happiness that comes through obedience to the Gospel.

You are of the house of Israel and of the lineage of Ephraim. Ephraim received the birthright blessing. Our Heavenly Father has placed responsibility upon those of this lineage, to gather Israel. The leadership of the Church is largely upon the shoulders of Ephraim.

I bless you that you will have the opportunity of helping to gather Israel by serving a mission, which will be a great blessing to others and to yourself. Our Heavenly Father has given you certain abilities and talents. They are given to you for your benefit and to serve your fellowman.

You will have opportunities to lead your fellowmen here upon this earth. I bless you that you will be prepared to do so.

I counsel you to be humble and prayerful. Seek your Heavenly Father often. Read the scriptures and do all that you can so as to be pliable in the hands of the Lord; that He might make you into the type of son that He wants you to be.

I would counsel you to look for opportunities to serve and to do good to others. Look for the good in all people and do what you can to brighten their day and to make their lives happier.

You have the priesthood and will soon receive the Melchizedek Priesthood. Be aware that there is tremendous power in the Priesthood. This is the power that our Heavenly Father and His son used to form the earth and do all the marvelous things they have done. He has entrusted to you this priesthood power; that you might, through your faithfulness, utilize this power to bless the lives of others as well as your self.

Your mission will be a great opportunity for you to serve. Your testimony will grow and swell in you to a greater degree than it has to this point. As you work among those who do not have the Gospel, love them and you will have marvelous experiences.

I bless you that your talents and abilities will be expanded as you serve our Heavenly Father.

I bless you that the opportunity will come to you to marry a fine daughter of our Heavenly Father in the Temple. She will be sweet and one that your heart desires and you will love for Eternity. I would counsel you to be prayerful when the time comes to choose a mate, that you might do so wisely; that the Spirit of the Lord might direct you.

I bless you also with the opportunity of being a father. I would counsel you to develop those qualities and attributes that will help you to be the type of father you should be.

I would counsel you to seek the Spirit of the Lord in all things and if there are certain gifts of the Spirit that are necessary for you in serving, the Lord will grant them to you.

Be aware of the tremendous love that your Father in Heaven has for you. Remember the Savior and all that He has accomplished for you. Develop a closeness to Him.

I bless you that you might come forth in morning of the first resurrection and have Eternal Life, the greatest of all gifts of God. I pronounce these blessings upon your head in accordance to your worthiness and do it in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, amen.