Chase's blessing


Last Sunday we blessed our sweet new baby. Heather was there and she and I, along with two nice ladies in the ward, wrote what we could and were able to piece it together after church. Thank you to Sister Winstead and Sister Kennington for your help. Also, thanks to Heather for typing it out for me. I am also so grateful to my sweet husband, who honors his priesthood and is able to give our children blessings.

Father in Heaven,

In the name of Jesus Christ and by the power 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 we have chosen is Chase Maxwell Connor.

Chase, we take this time to give you a blessing. With this blessing, I bless you with a body that is strong. A body that will have the strength and vigor to do the things that our Father in Heaven wants you to do. I bless you with health to carry out our Heavenly Father's will.
You have been to be born into a family who loves the gospel and who will teach you the principles of the gospel throughout your life. You have the gift of faith and a tenderness of spirit and the ability to recognize the Holy Ghost. Give heed to his promptings and this will bring you joy.

I bless you to feel compassion for your fellow man. I bless you with a desire to strengthen those around you and as you do this, it will be another source of joy.

You have been given a keen intellect and I bless you that you will know and recognize truth, that you will be able to separate it from philosophy and other teachings, that while good, will not lead you to our Father in Heaven

These blessings we give to you in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen

Comments

Sandra said…
You have a great little family so it is no surprise to me that he would get such a great blessing! Thanks for sharing.
March 9, 2009 at 8:03 AM
ME said…
I didn't know you could post blessings lady. Is that not sorta like filming in the Chapel. You would know better than me though. I love you guys and you are so blessed to have this little spirit in your family now! I think we are going to have to adopt so that every kid in your family can marry a kid in my family and you'll be stuck to me forever!
March 9, 2009 at 6:15 PM
jojack8 said…
Hi Jaime and Phil and Kids!
That was special to be able to read the blessing that was given to Chase. Not as good as being there in person, but good none the less. Thanks so much, and take care.


Sister Mom and Elder Dad
March 10, 2009 at 10:53 AM
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