Jacob's Baby Blessing

Heavenly Father, by the authority of the Melchizedek Priesthood and in the name of Jesus Christ, we hold this baby in our arms and name him Jacob Ryan Humpherys.  Jacob we bless you that you might know of the love that our Father in heaven has for you and how much He loves the little children and pray that you know how much you are loved by your mom and dad and by your brothers and how excited they are and we are to have you in our home and the light and joy you have brought to our home already.  We bless you that as you grow that you may continue to grow and learn and develop and bless you to keep and recognize the promptings of the holy spirit as you grow and that you can learn to follow  it and you can learn and keep the commandments.  I bless you with a love of learning and a love of the scriptures and reading them and using them to give you guidance throughout your life.  I pray that you can come to know your Savior and the gifts of repentance and forgiveness, mercy, and love that he gives to all who come unto him and follow Him. We bless you in all other pursuits and aspects of your life that you can have the courage to go after them and to accomplish much and always have gratitude in your heart for the gospel and for your family and bless you to be a good example and friend to your brothers as you grow.  We bless you in these things and all other blessings that the Lord has in store for you in the name of Jesus Christ, amen