From our past: 'My child needs a priesthood blessing'

[_Mercury]

Blessings are fake currency passed out to the neurotic and unobservant.

[_Gadianton]

Even as a TBM I felt very uncomfortable given blessings. I've only given a couple.

What I'm curious about is how many of you pulled the old SPBH in order to make the blessing seem more powerful. Oh, that means "shakey priesthood blessing hands". If you ever got a blessing by someone who was really caught up in their Godly guidance and healing powers, you'll notice that their hands often tremble. I could never figure out if the blesser was trying to subcounsciously make it seem like the holy ghost was making them quiver or if they were putting on the mantle of an aged patriarch or holy man who trembled with age and wisdom. You guys ever notice this? Be honest, did you ever sneak in a Godly tremble here and there during a blessing?

[_Moniker]

:/

[_Scottie]

Boaz and Scottie,

I never faked a blessing.

I don't know that I would say I "faked" the blessing. They were all sincere. I just didn't have enough faith in the Holy Ghost to lead me through it.

After all, he had been silent all these years when I asked about the truthfulness of the church, why would he all of a sudden pop into my head?

So my blessings, while the words were not inspired, were done with full belief in the power of blessings.

I guess I might say that some amount of deception was played by my pausing to act like I was getting guidance. Meh.

[_Boaz & Lidia]

I guess I might say that some amount of deception was played by my pausing to act like I was getting guidance. Meh.

LOL!

Or your brain racked with fear of embarrassment as you strained thinking, "Did I already say that???" or "What was his/her problem?"

I only wished we were allowed to say the blessings in tongues, that would be great fun!

I'd even throw in a "pay-__-ale" for good measure :p

[_Boaz & Lidia]

Even as a TBM I felt very uncomfortable given blessings. I've only given a couple.

What I'm curious about is how many of you pulled the old SPBH in order to make the blessing seem more powerful. Oh, that means "shakey priesthood blessing hands". If you ever got a blessing by someone who was really caught up in their Godly guidance and healing powers, you'll notice that their hands often tremble. I could never figure out if the blesser was trying to subcounsciously make it seem like the holy ghost was making them quiver or if they were putting on the mantle of an aged patriarch or holy man who trembled with age and wisdom. You guys ever notice this? Be honest, did you ever sneak in a Godly tremble here and there during a blessing?

What would be fun would be gripping their head to emphasize certain parts of the blessing.

Then end it with a hard shove and a loud AMEN! as he tumbles to the floor.

[_Gadianton]

I guess I might say that some amount of deception was played by my pausing to act like I was getting guidance. Meh.

LOL!

Or your brain racked with fear of embarrassment as you strained thinking, "Did I already say that???" or "What was his/her problem?"

I only wished we were allowed to say the blessings in tongues, that would be great fun!

I'd even throw in a "pay-__-ale" for good measure :p

If I didn't have to slurp down this damn cough medicine tonight, I for one would be up for a pale ale.

[_Boaz & Lidia]

I guess I might say that some amount of deception was played by my pausing to act like I was getting guidance. Meh.

LOL!

Or your brain racked with fear of embarrassment as you strained thinking, "Did I already say that???" or "What was his/her problem?"

I only wished we were allowed to say the blessings in tongues, that would be great fun!

I'd even throw in a "pay-__-ale" for good measure :p

If I didn't have to slurp down this damn cough medicine tonight, I for one would be up for a pale ale.

Damn, you and me both bro.

Hey, too bad we can't just call up our home teachers and ask for a bwessing! cough-cough-bull-cough-sheet-cough

[_Inconceivable]

With all due respect, will you tell us about these supposed miracles?

Sure. Keeping in mind, I was there. It does not mean I really understand them, though. Other than it happened.

I got my nose broken in several places. I had difficulty breathing. My grandfather gave me a healing blessing a week after the break. When he said amen, my nose became whole and I could immediately breath. So much for Brigham Young saying that all doctors are good for are for setting bones and delivering babies.

I had a whiplash injury that was painful and debilitating for several months. I was immediately healed when my hometeachers pronounced a blessing upon me.

I was with my friend when together we laid our hands upon another friend after a severe accident. With our eyes closed during the blessing we saw each of the injuries - what would heal and what would not - shattered bones and internal injuries. The healing took place in the ER. Upon opening our eyes, his color had returned we walked out with him an hour later.

Without going into any detail, I gave one administration that revealed a frightening and violent assault had taken place. I was unaware until the blessing.

Whenever I gave fathers blessings, confirmations, etc, I knew when I was channeling (for lack of a better word). I knew it because I would speak much more eloquently than I could when I was just being myself - it wasn't so much mormonspeak either. Words like "might", "hope" and "we ask.." were not a part of such administrations, but more sure words like "will", "immediately" and "I command..".

I've had a couple of instances where I thought I was not "worthy" to administer. If I did not make proper peace between me and who I thought was God, nothing would flow. That being the case, if nothing came, I would end, rather than grope for flattering words. Like Mark Twain (Huck Finn) said, "you can't pray a lie" (or a blessing)

All of the administrations/blessings had about them a profound spirit or feeling of love and peace between what I considered the two worlds - regardless of the outcome. I particularly miss this but I have great difficulty trusting it now.

I have only one specific instance in my life where I felt the surety as the sun was shining that the recipient would be healed and they did not - ever. It was confusing, humiliating, faith destroying and even embarrassing. Just once. But that was pretty much enough for me to put my hands in my pockets from then on.

One more thing, It's been many years since the last time I was given a priesthood blessing by a bishop or stake president where there was any spiritual substance. If you've felt it yourself you know when others are full of it. My kids have patriarchal blessings that are nothing but a joke.

Now, I don't know who this clown Melchizedek is or was. I don't really care. It all messes with my mind.



On a side note, I would very much like to know if there is a board out there where more spiritual concepts are discussed.

[_Imwashingmypirate]

B&L, what kinda balony did you say in Lidia's blessing to make her laugh?

Reread my post. I was giving her roommate a blessing, not Lidia.

I just remember I said things like "feareth not the darkness which befalls the earth! It is part of the of the opposition in all things! While the other side of the earth is bathed in the light of our heavenly father, our side feels the presence of the fallen son Lucifer!"

I was shocked to see a 19 year old woman acting like a six year old, and being scared of the dark.

Ahh. I see. I get scared of the dark and I am 19. I wouldn't ask for a blessing though. I just deal with it. I have reason though.