Blessing Quote by Truman G. Madsen
“To what level does your patriarchal blessing reach in your life? Can you recollect the time you received it and recover any of the spirit of the occasion? Do you in quiet moments ponder it? Does Karl G.Maeser's phrase, "paragraphs from the book of our possibilities" rest upon you with a sense of mission so that, as President Heber J.Grant exemplified, "you "dream nobly and manfully" and prepare ceaselessly? Do you ever think of Heber C.Kimball's faith that you can "write your own patriarchal blessing" under inspiration, for, saith the Lord, "No good thing will I withhold...”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 1990
The quote urges personal reflection on one’s spiritual destiny, using patriarchal blessings as a metaphor for purpose and mission.
In simple terms: Reflect on your spiritual purpose and mission.
Key Takeaway
Seek and act on your personal calling.
Themes
spirituality
purpose
reflection
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
motivational
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- life planning
- goal setting
- spiritual study
Key Concepts
patriarchal blessing
mission
faith
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your personal narrative shape your sense of purpose?
- What actions align with your perceived mission?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation may vary across denominations.
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![“We are most blessed when we see ourselves as we are seen by [the Savior] and know ourselves as we are known by Him. In this world, we do not really grasp who we are until we know whose we are. The Lord says, 'I will not forget you. I have graven you on the palms of my hands' (see Isaiah 49:15-16)…” quote by Truman G. Madsen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9ba/truman-g-madsen-35511_blessed_we-are-most-blessed-when-we-see-ourselve_603231.jpg)
![“I have faith that if we caught hold of God's living candle on that truth and went out into the world-I don't care [what vocation] -just out in the world being true to the vision, we would not need to defend the cause of Jesus Christ. People would come and ask; "Where have you found the radiance…” quote by Truman G. Madsen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/dca/truman-g-madsen-35511_answers_i-have-faith-that-if-we-caught-hold-of-g_1969995.jpg)
