Reason #32 - Patriarchal Blessings

A patriarch is a priesthood member given authority from his stake president to give special blessings to members of the church, much like Isaac did long ago (Genesis 27:30). These blessings are meant to be a guide or compass for the one recieving it, of help and is to be referred to often as a help in making decisions, knowing of personal weaknesses or things that an individual may do in their life time. It also will give our linage, meaning it will give us knowledge of which tribe, of the twelve, we are descended from.