A Name and a Blassing

Our Father in Heaven, by the authority of the Melchizedek priesthood which we hold, we lay this infant in our arms to give him a name and a blessing. And the name which he will be known in this life and upon the records of the church is Elijah Reed Adamson. At this time Elijah we wish to give you a blessing. You have been blessed to be born into this gospel and into this church. And I bless you with the desire to learn of the gospel truths and to gain a testimony for yourself. And that as you gain a testimony that you will live that testimony and be an example to others. And I bless you that you will have the desire to share your testimony with others and to serve a full time mission. I bless you that you will have a desire to go to the temple, to perform the sacred ordinances therein. And that one day you will find a girl and that you will be married for time and all eternity. Elijah I bless you that you may have a close relationship with our Heavenly Father and that you will go before Him in prayer often. And that you also listen to His answers, for he will answer your prayers. And that He will guide and direct your life through His Holy Spirit. Elijah I bless you that you will always remember that you are a child of God. And that you will live your life according to that knowledge. I bless you with these things and any other blessings that the Lord sees fit, in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.