In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

God,

I give thanks for the many ways in which I am blessed.

The laughter of children,

the songs of a choir,

the smile of a stranger,

the touch of a friend.

 

We hold blessings tenderly,

for they are fragile and can slip away.

 

I wonder at blessings that are given unexpectedly:

a call at the right time,

a word of encouragement,

the one who understands

and loves without question.

 

               

We cherish blessings thankfully,

for they make dark times easier to bear.

 

I open my eyes to places where blessings are found: 

the quiet of nature,

a family home,

my place of worship,

the words of a book.

               

We acknowledge blessings carefully,

for so many others  have gone unnoticed.

 

I pause to name times of blessing:

in joy,

or mourning,

in celebration,

and the everyday.

 

                We create blessings lovingly,

for we know that God works through us

to be a blessing to others.

 

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I take courage to name ways in which I am a blessing: 

the hands to create,

an ear to listen,

a heart to care,

a soul to connect.

 

We await blessings faithfully,

for we know that God has created us to be Blessed and Blessing.

 

Source: "Blessed and Blessing" by Louise Margaret Granahan in 600 Blessings and Prayers from around the World, comp. by Geoffrey Duncan.