-The Family: A Proclamation to the World
Mark 10:16 "And he took them (the children) up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them."
This is similar to the baby blessings we perform today. When Christ blessed the children, he did so with the authority from God. Today we have that same authority, the Melchezidek Priesthood, which was restored to the earth to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery by Peter James and John. After a baby is born, a Melchezidek priesthood leader, usually the father, gives the child a name and a blessing.
Our child was blessed about a month after he was born. During this blessing he was blessed that he would grow healthy and strong, remember his forefathers and their righteous works and that that righteousness would continue to him. He was blessed to know that Jesus Christ is the Son of God who was crucified for the sins of the world and that he would be a missionary to share that testimony with others.
It was a very special experience for me as I felt the spirit testify to me that he was a son of God who loved him very much. I felt blessed to be trusted to raise this very special spirit. I felt excitement and joy that he would be an instrument in God's hands in sharing this gospel and bringing happiness to many others. I was reminded of my responsibility to raise this child in a home of love and teach him correct principles.
I am so thankful I have a knowledge of the Plan of Happiness, God's plan for each and every one of us. That we lived before we came to earth and that we can return to live with God. We will be judged according to our works and the desires of our hearts. I know God loves all of us and wants us to return to him.
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