Answers about Practices that Bring Blessings

Are events mentioned in Patriarchal Blessings in chronological order?

Aug 25, 2017 | Blessings

Question Hi Gramps. I’ve been pondering where I am in life and so have been reflecting on my patriarchal blessing. Is the order of the things listed in the blessing understood as chronological? For example (I’ll be vague) a section regarding higher...

Should we be obedient just to obtain blessings?

Sep 20, 2016 | Blessings

Question Gramps, Is it wrong to be obedient to gospel principles just to receive blessings? Keith Answer Dear Keith, I wouldn’t say it is wrong, but it is not the best. Remember Elder Dallin H. Oak’s classic talk, Good, Better, Best? In it he says,...

Why are some patriarchal blessings similar to others?

Dec 27, 2015 | Blessings

Question Gramps, I know a lot of people have lost faith in the Church or have had their faith rattled because portions of their patriarchal blessings are similar to others. Is there an explanation to why some patriarchal blessings are similar to others? Thanks! Nate...

If we fast for more than one thing does it diminish the help we might receive?

May 19, 2015 | Blessings, Faith

Question Dear Gramps, If a person fasts for more than one concern at the same time, does it dilute or diminish the power or help that could be available were we to fast for any one of those concerns individually? Robert Answer Hi Robert, I suspect the problem...

Does your patriarchal blessing ever hint as to who you will marry?

Mar 19, 2015 | Blessings, Marriage

Question Gramps, I have been thinking a lot about patriarchal blessings lately, and I was wondering if your blessing ever hints to WHO you will marry. I’m in high school and believe me I’ve had lots of crushes on different boys, but lately I’ve...

What does my patriarchal blessing mean when it says I will live a life of longevity?

Feb 6, 2015 | Blessings

Question Gramps, There is one part of my patriarchal blessing that I have had a very hard time understanding. It says that I will have ministering angels watching over me and at times I’ll be able to feel of those angels. And as long as I’m worthy of...

Will I receive a greater blessing for enduring a specific trial?

Dec 28, 2014 | Blessings, Trials

Question Gramps, Do I get a greater blessing for successfully enduring a trial? For example I don’t have a family. I was not blessed with children and my relatives are dead. I hear about how important family is. Will I get a greater blessing if I successfully...

How is dedicating a home done by a Priesthood holder?

Dec 12, 2014 | Blessings, Priesthood

Question Gramps, How is the performing of a dedication of a home by a Priesthood holder done? Does he have to raise his hand? Thanks. Luis Answer Dear Luis, I would follow the Church Handbook of Instructions on this one: 20.11 Dedicating Homes Church members...

Should we bless our medications?

Jul 22, 2014 | Blessings

Question Gramps, We ask Heavenly Father to bless our children, our food, the sacrament, our houses and the sick. I am an old man who takes a lot of medications daily for my various health problems. Do you think we should ask for Heavenly Father blessing on our...

Why are two Priesthood holders needed for blessing the sick?

Apr 27, 2014 | Blessings, Mormon Policy

Question Gramps,In our Gospel Principles class we were studying the priesthood organization. A question came about as to why we need two priesthood holders to perform a blessing for healing of the sick. I do know if necessary one priesthood holder could accomplish...

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