Patriarchal Blessings and Fatherhood

At church today I attended Gospel Principles during the Sunday School hour and then Elders Quorum. Had two great lessons today. In Gospel Principles there was a great discussion about Patriarchal Blessings. Some of those attending the class shared some things about their own blessings that they have seen fulfilled or that are being fulfilled in their lives. It was a great discussion and the Spirit was strong. I couldn't help but think of my own blessing and the things that I have seen fulfilled in my life. I am grateful for the strength that I receive from those words from Lord to me.
In Elders Quorum we had a lesson from the Howard W. Hunter. In the opening section there was a story about his time playing in a band. He shared how he had played on cruise ships and made good money. When the time came for him to start a family he walked away from the industry so that he could be the husband and father he needed to be. It is not easy to give up our personal wants and desires but when we adjust our priorities our personal wants and desires change and we want to align ourselves with our Father in Heaven.
It was a good day and I am grateful for the lessons that were shared.