Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Jaxon's baby blessing

"Our dear Heavenly Father in the name of Jesus Christ and by the authority of the holy Melchizedek Priesthood which we hold.  We take this infant in our arms to give him a name and a blessing.  The name by which he shall be known on the records of the church and throughout his life on this earth is Jaxon Ray Draper.  Jaxon, at this time we pronounce a blessing upon your head that it may guide you throughout your life. We bless you with a determination and desire to obtain knowledge throughout your life; both secular and spiritual knowledge.  We bless you that you may look to true sources of knowledge; that you may find God in your life.  We bless you with a desire to obtain a testimony of the Gospel and to follow the perfect example of Jesus Christ.  We bless you that you may be humble; that you may serve others, and that you will learn at an early age that the true wealth in this life is obtained by serving others. I bless you that you may be able to overcome temptation; that you may overcome your challenges and your trials, and that through those challenges and trials you will become stronger and you will learn from them.  I bless you with health; that you may be able to accomplish all the things that your Heavenly Father desires of you.  I bless you that you may continue in paths of righteousness and learn from great examples who have gone before you.  I bless you with all these things and all other things that your Heavenly Father has in store for you at this time, and do so in the name of Jesus Christ Amen."
Pronounced 11/9/14 by Allan