I heard from someone at my ward that not everyone is meant to get married in this life. Now, I'm a total worrier. Will the Patriarch let me know if I am meant to get married and have kids in this life or the next? Will he specify? Thanks in advance!
Mandi
2007-10-18 01:59:51 · 11 answers · asked by mampsies 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Don't worry! Mine said that I should choose good friends because it was from my friends I would marry my eternal companion...well, it took us 5 years to get to the temple! But we finally did.
It's not a "fortune telling" so don't think of it that way. It's not going to say "you will marry this person" or whatever. I am sure it will be very general because everything you are promised is contigent upon obedience. Remember that. Nothing in it is "for sure" unless you hold up your end of the bargain - keeping the commandments!
Good luck and don't worry too much. Also, reading it very often is a good idea, it will mean different things at different times in your life.
2007-10-18 06:30:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was told that I would find a "worthy son" to whom I would spend enternity with.
So far, I have been married twice to very bad men, and have gotten to raise my kids by myself, which has been a huge challenge trying to be a mom and put food on the table, too.. I get to go to church each sunday and see happily married people with all their little kiddies; moms who get to stay home with their children and ride around in their minivans taking their kids here and there, and husbands that love their wives enough to support them.
In the meantime, my life is a hectic state of chaos--I have to opt out of almost every activity because I have to work. I have a wayward daughter who is 16 and very naughty and causes scandal, and an 18 year old that plays mom--even to me. My son is growing up w/o a father, and other people have to come pick him up for his young men's activities b/c I can't get him there. And you should see my house! Whoa--it gets bad sometimes!
Do I feel bitter--occasionally, yes. But I realize that is the wrong feeling to have. Most of the time I am quite content and feel very blessed with the situation I have, and that I would not be the person that I am had I not been given this challenge.
As for my blessing, why would I be promised something that will not happen? It will, and I really am not worried about it coming to fruition in this life, because this life is just the test--it's not as important as eternity.
2007-10-18 09:37:39 · answer #2 · answered by colebolegooglygooglyhammerhead 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that a Patriarchal Blessing would normally say anything about remaining unmarried. It would be a very unique experience for a Patriarch to do so.
He will not map out your life for you, but rather point out your strengths and bless you that you may be able to do the things Heavenly Father requires of you. Most blessings are conditional. They depend on our actions and faithfulness. Most blessing do not have a deadline or expiration date.
2007-10-18 11:12:22 · answer #3 · answered by Isolde 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry but I am not LDS but I have to ask I have been told this is mostly said to the men some men will lead a life not married so they may dedicate completely to God. I am making the assumption from your avatar that you are female. The LDS women focus on having a family as their main role. It is always possible that you would not marry but if it is in your heart and you are worried so much about it, I bet that it is one of your major goals so it will happen. Again I am not LDS but I hope this helps your worrying.
2007-10-18 09:11:54 · answer #4 · answered by budleit2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Remember that the main things you will hear from your blessing is a confirmation of the tribe you belong to and scripture that is significant to the trials you will endure.
The Patriarch will give you blessings about other aspects of your life but do not put too much thought into it at this time.
Just let things take their course. Pray before-hand if you want to but know that the things you hear are personal scripture for you and you alone and the things said to you relate to those things that the Lord desires of you and (as it is typically one and the same) those things that your heart truly desires.
2007-10-18 09:09:49 · answer #5 · answered by Bangbangbangbang 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
My Patriarchal blessing was very specific. Yours probably will be, too. I wouldn't worry about it. You'll be fine. Just be happy.
2007-10-18 09:06:50 · answer #6 · answered by Texas Horse Lover 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
i used to be mormon. My little brother just got his Blessing. MOst Blessings say the same thing. But there are small differences. in each. nothing in a blessing is specific. it is all broad. and leaves it wide open for a lot of things to happen. But i dont understand if the church doesnt believe in tarros, and fortune tellers, and other stuff like that. Why do they give out Patriarchal blessings which they say, tell you your future. if you stay in the church and do all the things you are supposed to .
2007-10-18 09:06:26 · answer #7 · answered by Kevin C 2 · 1⤊ 5⤋
don't worry be happy....you create your own road.....if you didn't then why be here?
2007-10-18 09:04:17 · answer #8 · answered by stewart t 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
How about asking God
Do you wathch the T. V. show Big Love?
2007-10-18 09:03:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 9⤋
You let some man decide your fate?! GET OUT!
2007-10-18 09:07:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 8⤋