For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a patriarchal blessing is often described as personal scripture and is a message from Heavenly Father that includes lineage in the House of Israel, promises, counsel, spiritual gifts, and insight into your divine potential.
And yet, many of us aren’t quite sure what to do with it.
Maybe you received your patriarchal blessing years ago and tucked it safely away.
Maybe you read it occasionally but feel unsure how to truly study it.
Maybe you’ve wondered, How do I understand the promises in my patriarchal blessing?
Or, What if I don’t see these blessings happening in my life yet?
If that sounds familiar, you are not alone
A patriarchal blessing is not a one-time reading experience. It is meant to unfold gradually…line upon line, precept upon precept.
Some promises may already be quietly taking shape in your life. Others may be fulfilled in ways you don’t yet recognize. Some blessings are eternal and may extend beyond this life.
Studying your patriarchal blessing helps you:
Understand your divine identity
Recognize your spiritual gifts and talents
See how Heavenly Father guides you personally
Strengthen your faith during uncertain seasons
Receive personal revelation
But here’s the key: there is no single “right way” to study it.
Many Latter-day Saints want to study their patriarchal blessing more intentionally but feel stuck because:
It feels long or formal
Some phrases are hard to interpret
The promises feel too big and too far away
Life feels busy
They aren’t sure where to start
Often, we assume we need a complicated system or hours of quiet time.
You don’t.
What you need is a way to approach your patriarchal blessing that fits you.
One of the most powerful ways to study your patriarchal blessing is to use your natural learning style.
Some people process best through journaling and personal reflection.
Others understand deeply through color coding and organizing themes.
Some connect through music, memorization, and repetition.
Others prefer discussion, art, nature walks, or structured analysis.
When you align your study with the way you naturally learn, everything changes.
Instead of feeling overwhelmed, you feel engaged.
Instead of feeling distant from the promises, you begin to notice them.
Instead of wondering if it “counts,” you start seeing how personal it really is.
If you want to start studying your patriarchal blessing in a meaningful way, try one of these small and simple ideas:
Highlight repeated words or phrases
Journal about one promise that stands out today
Look up the definition of a key word
Connect phrases in your blessing to scriptures
Create a weekly reminder to read one paragraph
Ask in prayer, “What feels encouraging right now?”
Even noticing one word matters.
Your Heavenly Father is aware of your season. He is patient. He is personal.
And your patriarchal blessing is one way He lovingly guides you.
If you would love more structure and variety in your study, I created a printable Patriarchal Blessings Study Guide that includes 64 simple ways to study your patriarchal blessing organized by the 8 learning styles .
Inside the guide you’ll find ideas for:
Social learners
Individual learners
Hands-on learners
Book learners
STEM learners
Music learners
Nature learners
Visual learners
You don’t need to complete all 64 ideas. You simply choose one that fits your current season and begin.
This printable PDF is designed to help Latter-day Saints better understand the promises in their patriarchal blessing, receive personal revelation, and reconnect with what Heavenly Father sees in them.
If you’re ready to study your patriarchal blessing in a way that feels personal, peaceful, and possible, you can learn more about the guide here:
PATRIARCHAL BLESSINGS: SIMPLE WAYS TO STUDY YOUR PERSONAL LIAHONA
Your patriarchal blessing is not meant to sit folded away.
It is meant to be read.
It is meant to be loved.
It is meant to be followed.
And you can begin today—one small and simple step at a time.
Your patriarchal blessing is one of the most personal gifts you will ever receive. For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
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