WEDNESDAY
Remember, to bless is to project goodness into another person’s life.
Speak a blessing over someone today.
Maybe write it out first. Here’s some examples from Scripture:
Numbers 6:24-26 24 The Lord bless you and keep you; 25 the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; 26 the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
1 Corinthians 1:3 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 16:23–24 23 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. 24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.
Some ideas to counter common curses people have heard:
- You’ll never amount to anything - God has gifted and called you to do great things for him
- You’re worthless - Jesus died for you
- You’re a creep - You were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God
- You’re a failure - God’s grace is sufficient for you
- I hate you - God loves you
- I wish you were more like your brother - God created you and dearly loves you
- You’re ugly - you’re fearfully and wonderfully made
- You’ll never get over this/It’ll always be this way - God is making all things new
- This is your fault - You are forgiven