Blessings
Blessings for any coming or going - bus stop, bedtime or anytime!
You could:
• Place your hand on your child/spouse’s head or shoulder.
• Make the sign of the cross on their forehead.
• Kiss your little finger and trace a cross on their forehead.
• Give them a special hug, and then speak a word of blessing like:
- The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace (Numbers 6:24-26).
- The Lord bless and keep you.
- Jesus loves you and so do I!
- May God’s angels protect you this night.
- You are a baptized, blessed & beloved child of God.
- Go with God.
....or make up your own!
Faith Five for Faith Groups - BLESS
Conclude you devotional time with a time of blessing.
You could:
Gather in a circle holding hands and recite one of the following:
Almighty God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Amen.
The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord’s face shine on you with grace and mercy.
The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace.
Amen
The God of all grace bless you now and forever.
Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Learn more about the Faith Five
HERE. Rich Melheim introduces the origin, philosophy and potential impact of five simple steps that can strengthen families one night at a time.
*The Faith Five is the language and development of
FAITH INKUBATORS.