It's a Patriarchal Blessing!

Written by a serving stake patriarch, this accessible guide helps readers see their patriarchal blessing as what its name promises—a blessing. Orlando Kelm walks through the covenant of Abraham, the declaration of lineage and the roles of the twelve tribes, and the inspired statements of life possibilities, then offers concrete advice for preparing to receive a blessing and getting the most from it afterward. Personal, reassuring, and reference-rich, it addresses confusion over unfulfilled promises and reminds every reader that God knows and loves them personally.

• Written by an actual serving patriarch who has given hundreds of blessings—a rare insider's view
• Turns confusion and disappointment about a blessing into confidence and hope
• Answers the questions people are afraid to ask: 'Why hasn't my blessing come true?'
• A tribe-by-tribe guide to what your declaration of lineage actually means

“A patriarchal blessing provides evidence that the Lord God Himself knows you.”

Perfect for a Latter-day Saint youth, parent, or convert about to receive a patriarchal blessing—or an adult puzzled by parts of the blessing they already have.