Getting a second patriarchal blessing? - Page 2

georgia2 · #11 (**permalink**) 01-05-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rockwoodchev

i have been told that if a person really wants one, they can go get another.

For me, i was 16 and one sunday morning, my mom came and woke me up and said, "get your church clothes on, we have a meeting". We drove to a guys house and i got my blessing.

At this point in my life, i was not prepared for a blessing of this nature. There is no way that i should have received it, i wasn't worthy, nor was i prepared.

When i described this a few years ago to our stake pres, he said that if i wanted, he would authorize me to get another blessing.

get one !

Hemidakota · #12 (**permalink**) 01-06-2009, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by georgia2

I am a very unusual member of the church because I did get 2 blessings!
Same thing happened to me! I asked the patriarch who was also a member in my ward if such a thing could happen. He told me as long as my Bishop gave me a recommend. I asked my Bishop and he told me as long as the patriarch said he could. SO, I did !
When I got the second one he told me that this new one would replace the first. After the blessing and as I walked out of the office, he called me back and said,"No! It is a continuation!" So even though i have 2, I put them together to get a more complete one!
Good luck on your quest! It can be done!

Correct...

ruthiechan · #13 (**permalink**) 01-06-2009, 11:28 AM

After reading this thread I think that mayhaps I should get another Patriarchal Blessing. I got mine when I was fourteen, and my life is so different from what I thought it would be and my life is rather unique in many regards that it may be prudent to do so.

But, then I wonder, what's the difference between a PB and personal revelation? Is it possible to find out everything I need to know without it? But then again, there must be some special difference. . .

AngelLynn · #14 (**permalink**) 01-06-2009, 11:30 AM

This is intresting. I got my patrarical blessing when I was thirteen. My mom said I was really young to get it. I remember hearing about patarical blessings when I was in Young Women's and I strongly desired to get mine. So I remember that day I got it. It was very special and at times that I struggled with my choices mainly with school and the choices I made when it came to changing my major when it helped me so very much at that time. I often wonder if I was too young to understand the blessings in the promises it gave to me. Now I think of my blessing now that I've finished my first degree in school and looking for direction. I am not sure if I should get another one. I guess it would be up to me and the sprit.

ruthiechan · #15 (**permalink**) 01-06-2009, 12:43 PM

I felt I was ready when I was thirteen. I just wanted to know what the Lord wanted me to do, and what my gifts were and learn more about myself and my future. I do remember not being too happy about my Dad being there for it, but I didn't think I had much choice about that at the time.

georgia2 · #16 (**permalink**) 01-06-2009, 07:37 PM

I don't think it is prudent for most people to get a second blessing. Heavenly Father knows us, he knows what our choices are going to be, how our life will go along before we get there. Our blessing is not just for our mortal life but continues for eternity. Even though some may have been very young when they received it, it still came from Him.

If you feel very strongly about it, then ask, but it should be on a very unique basis.

Nothing · #17 (**permalink**) 04-19-2009, 09:10 AM

I am with georgia2 on this. Why should it change if your life is different than you expected or if you were very young when the PB was given? Heavenly Father knows you and your life and a PB is inspired.

Soul_Searcher · #18 (**permalink**) 04-19-2009, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ruthiechan

After reading this thread I think that mayhaps I should get another Patriarchal Blessing. I got mine when I was fourteen, and my life is so different from what I thought it would be and my life is rather unique in many regards that it may be prudent to do so.

But, then I wonder, what's the difference between a PB and personal revelation? Is it possible to find out everything I need to know without it? But then again, there must be some special difference. . .

I think the same...I was 14 when I had mine and it talks mainly about seminary, school, exams, and how to choose the right husband. All these things have happened for me so it seems outdated-its aimed at a 14 year olds life. I might ask about another one too.

Nothing · #19 (**permalink**) 04-19-2009, 11:04 AM

That's interesting, Soul_Searcher. It's odd that the PB wouldn't go beyond marriage. I can say that mine does.

I confess that it would be really cool to get another PB. Would I get more info and direction for my life? It seems EASIER than fasting, praying, and studying.

Palerider · #20 (**permalink**) 04-19-2009, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Soul_Searcher

I think the same...I was 14 when I had mine and it talks mainly about seminary, school, exams, and how to choose the right husband. All these things have happened for me so it seems outdated-its aimed at a 14 year olds life. I might ask about another one too.

If you lack the Testimony you say you do on other threads...why would you want another PB?????