Blessings, my friends

Numbers 6:22-26

     "²² Then the Lord said to Moses, ²³ “Tell Aaron and his sons to bless the people of Israel with this special blessing:

 ²⁴ ‘May the Lord bless you
      and protect you.
 ²⁵ May the Lord smile on you
      and be gracious to you.
 ²⁶ May the Lord show you his favor
      and give you his peace.’ "

I've had a stressful week. Not this week, as much as the last 7 days. I woke up on Friday morning with Strep Throat. Not the most fun ever, but to top that off; I ended up with a cold and some work issues as well. Needless to say, I was in need of a blessing this morning. Again, the Lord provided for me.

I found myself glazing over the offerings the twelve tribes of Isreal gave for the Tabernacle and wondering; again, what I should be getting out of this protion of scripture, when out of no where I was hit with another gem. The Lord told Aaron to bless the Isrealites with the blessing found in Numbers 6...and you know what? I'm a child of God too, so it applies to me as well! I NEEDED to hear those words today, I NEEDED to know that the Lord will show me His favor and give me peace; I needed it like I needed the air to breathe!

I've noticed this verse before, but I never made it personal. When I was in high school we sang two different versions of "An Old Irish Blessing" which has words very similar to this verse, so every year when I reach this verse I end up singing one or a combination of the two songs all day. This year however, I took it to heart. I want that Blessing in my life! I want the Lord to smile upon me, daily! And I needed to be reminded just how much the Lord protects me. Praise God that He protects me, because I know that I am nothing on my own, I've proven that over and over again!

When my heart lifted after reading this verse, I wanted to share it with my small audience. I want you; the few, the faithful; to know just how much God loves you as well. So with that being said, I pray that every person who reads this entry, will feel the Lord working in thier lives, feel His protection, smile, favor and His peace! I would also like to leave you with the atual words to the Old Irish Blessing as well.

Old Irish Blessing

May the road rise to meet you:
May the wind be always at your back,
The sun shine warm upon your face,
The rain fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

Dear Lord, thank You so much for each and every person You have sent to read this Blog today. I know that You have awesome plans for them Lord, plans to prosper them and not harm them. Thank You for the gift of thier friendships in my life Lord. I pray that You would protect them, and keep them in the palm of Your hand, Lord. Thank You again Lord for Your peace and favor in our lives. I love you Lord.

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Amen