Bev Psalm 22: The Broken Bread

Once whole, that slice of bread

Is then broken and torn for us.

Each piece is unique like you or me.

My husband loved garlic!

“We must never be without it!”

So, I bought it, usually fresh and whole.

Now I buy whole garlic sourdough

Filled with bits of memory,

Unique to me and Bob.

Daily as I focus on Christ,

It’s a feast without the fishes.

Weekly, I take a small piece of bread

And drink a tiny cup of water.

I remember Him, He speaks to me.

Years ago, hands laid upon my head,

A blessing was pronounced,

It’s guided me for years,

Bringing focus to my life.

It’s God’s voice to me,

Uniquely my own scripture.

I never want to be without it.

Now, bits come to mind

As I daily read and study.

It’s the Lord’s Way.

This piece of wisdom I now share,

Your Patriarchal Blessing is uniquely yours.

Read it often, study it line by line,

Focus on the Savior who gave it,

Through the blessed hands of your patriarch,

And your life will not be torn as was

His body and the bread.

 

 

Bev Psalm 2: Dates Matter

 The Anniversary of Receiving My Patriarchal Blessing

Beverly Elaine is my name.

Ephraim's promised blessings proclaimed.

Verily, my gifts, talents and purpose

Exposed from darkness, to the light of known.

Reveals an open-ended Heavenly Tutorial,

Loving guidance, understanding Who I really Am.

You are cherished, a blessed being of light.

Eternal in nature, on earth for a brief moment.

Look unto Christ in all your thoughts, Walk with Him.

Abraham quoted here, reminds me, "Will

I do as God Commands?

Never give up, be aware, seek knowledge and obey.

Elect of the Lord, ascending up to exaltation.

Valentine's Day 2024

What’s in a Name?

Romeo is quoted as saying to Juliet, “A Rose by any other name…” and we all swoon! Well at least the women do. Shakespeare wrote poetry and the names he used remain in the public mind hundreds of years later. A name is very symbolic and has meaning. Were you named for an ancestor? I was named Beverly because the name Barbara was already taken in my family. I only found this out a few years ago.

Russell M Nelson talks about the Blessings of the Abrahamic Covenant in his book “Daily Joy” p. 286 “Patriarchal Blessings reveal our linkage to the great patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. We are the seed of Abraham through whom all the nations of the earth will be blessed. That identity merits our precious priority, which in turn brings to us the blessings of heaven. The ultimate blessings of the Abrahamic covenant are conferred in a holy temple.” Make a list of ALL the names you find in your patriarchal blessing. The first time I did this, I forgot the man who gave me the blessing. Now, study out the meaning of each of those names. Looking in the Bible Dictionary we find that Abram meant exalted father, but when he received his divine calling from God he received a new name: Abraham, meaning Father of a multitude. Have you received a new name?

New Year. New Beginnings. New Journal.

Remembering 1976 Rose Float that I designed

 

Now is the time to start a New Tradition!  

Use Your Patriarchal Blessing to Set Goals

1. START WITH A PRAYER

2. Read completely through and note words that "Pop Out" at you.

3. Look for things you've been blessed with. Make a List.

4. Note warning, especially look for "IF" phrases. Make a List.

5. Look for the one thing you just don't want to see, do or hear about.

THAT'S THE ONE YOU BEGIN WITH. 

Make a plan of how to overcome that dread, topic, or warning. Heavenly Father will help you tackle this one if you treat it as a NEW psychology challenge. 

Use your talents to help you develop spiritual habits and start with naming it something very hopeful like My Miracle or My Blessing.

Make it Smart:  

    S for Specific

    M for Measurable

    A for Achievable

    R for Relevant

    T for Timely