Blessed to Bless

“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 upon you, and give you peace.”   Numbers 6:24-26

To bless is to grant favor, and we trust God to give us His favor. We don’t just roll through our lives with no thought of God. Instead we look to Him to give us wisdom in all we do, to guide us, and to give us success in our relationships and our work. This prayer for blessing, though, doesn’t guarantee a worry free life. Problems show us again that God is faithful to provide for us.  He is present with us every second of every day, and we can experience His peace because He understands our situations-even when we don’t. When we trust God this way, we shine light on everyone around us. As we experience God’s blessing, we bless others. -Zig Ziglar

When I read this devotional I thought I should share it you, and give you a challenge.  Today, and all throughout the week pray this prayer (Numbers 6:24-26) over your spouse, children, family, friends, and yourself. Pray it out loud and make these words come alive in your spirit. I believe you will see a change in your week if you do so. Be blessed and let God’s light shine through you today.