My Personal Mission: Part III

Here is the last step for studying your patriarchal blessing. I am in the process of completing this part. Here are the instructions:

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Cross-Reference Your Blessing with the Scriptures:
Since our blessings are personal scripture, "cross-reference" your blessing with scriptures. It can be a time consuming exercise in scripture study, but truly a wonderful learning experience. Take key words from each paragraph and look them up in the topical guide. Read the listed scriptures until you find one that is similar in usage or touches you with its meaning. List this scripture in the margin of the copy near the key word for later reference. This process will open new vistas of truth, enlightening you to a greater understanding of the message of your Patriarchal Blessing.

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Recognize the Three Phases of the Plan of Salvation:

Another way to increase understanding is to recognize the three phases of the plan of salvation within your blessing.  By identifying sentences about your pre-mortal existence, post-mortal existence, and specifics for this earth life, you will increase your understanding of your station and purpose and your blessing will magnify the truth of who you truly are. Identify and write down existence specifics to help you understand your purpose and blessings.

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Read Your Blessing Often:

A patriarchal blessing is personal revelation available to you.  Patriarchal blessings help us learn the truth about ourselves.  It is our responsibility to prayerfully read it to receive the direction we need to fulfill our life's mission and to avoid the pitfalls that will take us off course.  A patriarchal blessing is your opportunity to learn firsthand Heavenly Father's confidence in you...His plan for you…YOUR PERSONAL MISSION.

-Once I finish this step, I will add my own personal thoughts.