PRAYER OF BLESSING
In the Old Testament the Lord taught Moses how to pray a blessing.
Here is that blessing:
“The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you;
The Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.”
Pray this simple prayer for your loved ones, friends, children and family by name with all of your heart.
READ SCRIPTURE
NUMBERS 6:22-26, NIV
22 “The LORD said to Moses,
23 “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:
24 ” ‘ “The LORD bless you and keep you;
25 the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you;
26 the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.”
LIVE IT
Write down this prayer of blessing in your journal. Take the time to specifically name each family member and genuinely pray this prayer from your heart. You might consider filling in each family member or friend’s name in the blank below as you pray. For example – See Prayer below:
PRAYER
“Oh Lord, please bless and keep ____________. The Lord make his face shine upon __________ and be gracious to him. The Lord turn his face toward ______________ and give him peace. (Numbers 6:24-26). In Jesus name, Amen”
