Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a word
appropriately spoken. Proverbs 25:11 (CJB)
Do I believe in the power of
blessing? I certainly do. I’m excited because it matters the God we serve is
the Author of all blessing. He alone is the Source of blessing and His Word is
a vital resource for which there is no substitute. Nothing encourages, nothing soothes,
and nothing breathes hope like the Word of God. As we bless with the Holy
Scriptures, we are able to
sow the Living Word into the
lives of others in order to bring God's blessing upon them and facilitate their
transformation into His image.
May we generously speak blessings so that we
might all become instruments of affirmation in God’s hands.
We are wrapping up this study
today with…what else(?)…blessings. I’m including examples of different
blessings as a reference/starting point for all who are interested in
developing the practice of speaking blessings into the lives of others and need
‘training wheels’ to start. The Holy Spirit will guide you and you certainly
have the Bible as your ‘instruction manual’ so I have no doubt the training
wheels won’t be needed for long. You’ll be blessed by blessing others, a
win-win new lifestyle!
Author’s Note
I just spent the better part of
two hours researching and compiling a list of blessings to share. Then it hit
me, by simply sending out a list of prepared blessings, I was cheating anyone
who simply used the list and did not spend time in the Word. I was swimming in
it, feeling encouraged by it and buoyed by His words touching my heart and
spirit. I NEEDED to hear and read most of them for myself this morning, and He
blessed me for seeking them out.
I decided I could not take that
same anointing from anyone else, so I will not be copying the list here this
morning. You, my Friend, must make your own journey and treasure hunt knowing
the Lord will lead you to the Scripture He wants you to read and apply into the
your life as well as the one you speak a blessing over. I leave you with these
words…
May
you be blessed with a heart that causes you to seek the good of your
people and may you become one who speaks for the welfare of his family/community/church/nation (Esther 10:3).
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