6 October 2021 - Speaking the blessing

Proverbs 16:24 (NLT) “Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.”

Proverbs 18:21 NKJV) “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”

Proverbs 12:25 (NKJV) “Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad.”

A spoken blessing is a positive, Biblical statement that invokes the blessing of God in the life of another.

A spoken blessing does good to those who hear it. To bless means “to speak well” to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper).” When you bless others, you direct God’s goodness to them.

Blessings recorded in the Bible

Numbers 6:24-26 (AMP) “The Lord bless you, and keep you ; The Lord make His face shine upon you , And be gracious to you ; The Lord lift up His countenance (face) upon you , And give you peace .”

3 John 2-3 (AMP) “Beloved, I pray that in every way you may succeed and prosper and be in good health , just as your soul prospers . 3 For I was greatly pleased when brothers came and testified to your truth , that is, how you are walking in truth.”

As you speak these words in prayer or speak them directly to the person for whom they are written, you will invoke the power, grace, and blessing of God upon him. You also could write out the blessing and mail it or take it to the person for whom you are interceding; God could use it as a great source of encouragement in their life.