This is not a complaint or an attempt to look beyond the mark, nor is it a wish to get answers to all these questions now but it seems like it would be valuable to record the questions that have come to mind as I have been reading my patriarchal blessing today (many of which aren’t particularly new).
- “Preparatory to other major assignments”
- How major?
- Major in what way?
- “Trained in church assignments to help me make a living”
- How do I apply the lessons and experience from church assignments to my professional life and opportunities?
- “Through faith you will be able to heal … pronouncing blessings of healing upon many people in this life”
- It’s that primarily physical healing (of which there have been a few) or could it include emotional healing as well (where I can imagine numerous potential opportunities even now)?
- “Influence on the lives of other young people”
- Is that primarily peers or people in a youthful demographic (like “throughout your life you will have the most impact on those in their decade of decision”)?
- “The day will come when you work in the temple of the Lord and you will fill great responsibilities in His holy house”
- Does this mean a calling like temple president or a sealer?
- Is this at all connected with my ability to influence the lives of other young people?
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