Benedictions & Blessings

Benedictions in the Bible

Genesis 31:49
May the LORD watch between you and me
when we are absent one from another.

Romans 15:13 (NLT)
I pray that God, who gives your hope, will keep you happy
and full of peace as you believe in him. May you overflow
with hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.

2 Corinthians 13:14 (RSV)
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God,
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

Ephesians 3:20-21
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all
that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,
to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus
throughout all ages, world without end.
Amen.

Based on Philippians 4:7 (KJV)
~ United Methodist Church Book of Hymns ~
The peace of God, which passeth all understanding,
Keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God,
and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 (NLT)
May our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father,
who loved us and in His special favor gave us everlasting
comfort and good hope, comfort your hearts and
give you strength in every good thing you do and say.

2 Thessalonians 3:16 (RSV)
May the Lord of peace Himself
give you peace at all times in all ways.
The Lord be with you all.

1 Timothy 1:2 (NLT)
May God our Father and Christ Jesus our Lord
give you grace, mercy, and peace.

Hebrews 13:20-21 (GNT)
God has raised from death our Lord Jesus, who is the
Great Shepherd of the sheep as the result of his blood, by which
the eternal covenant is sealed. May the God of peace provide
you with every good thing you need in order to do His will,
and may He, through Jesus Christ, do in us what pleases Him.
And to Christ be the glory forever and ever!
Amen.

2 John 1:3 (NLT)
May grace, mercy, and peace, which come from God our Father
and from Jesus Christ his Son, be with us who live in truth and love.

Jude 1:24-25 (KJV)
Now unto Him that is able to keep you from falling and
to present you faultless before the presence of His glory
with exceeding joy, to the only wise God our Savior,
be glory and majesty, dominion and power,
both now and ever.
Amen.

Blessings in the Bible

Jacob Blesses Joseph’s Sons
Genesis 48

Numbers 6:24-26 (RSV)
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.

Solomon Blesses the Congregation
1 Kings 8:56-61

Luke 10:5 (KJV)
Peace be to this house!

Irish Blessings

Blessing #1
~ Author Unknown ~

May the road rise to meet you:
May the wind be always at your back,
The sunshine 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.
Amen.

Blessings #2
~ Author Unknown ~

May there always be work for your hands to do,
May your pockets always hold a coin or two,
May the sun always shine on your windowpane,
May the rainbow be certain to follow each rain,
May the hand of a friend always be near you,
May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.

Blessing #3
~Author Unknown ~

Enough happiness to make you sweet,
Enough trials to make you strong,
Enough sorrow to keep you human,
Enough hope to make you happy.

Miscellaneous Blessings

May the Lord,
Mighty God,
Bless and keep you forever.
Grant you peace,
Perfect peace,
Courage in every endeavor.
Lift up your eyes and see His face,
Keep His grace forever.
May the Lord,
Mighty God,
Bless and keep you forever.

United Methodist Church Book of Hymns #766
May the blessing of God Almighty,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
be among you and abide in you,
now and evermore.
Amen.

God Be with You Till We Meet Again
~ Jeremiah E. Rankin, 1828-1904 ~
God Be with You Till We Meet Again;
By his counsels guide, uphold you,
With His sheep securely fold you;
God be with you till we meet again.
Amen.

Blessings
~ Julie O’Brien ~
May you find JOY in your family,
and BLESSINGS in friends,
FAITH for each day and HOPE without end,
May you know deep inner PEACE flooding your soul,
touching your HEART and making you whole.

I Wish for You…

Comfort on difficult days
Smiles when sadness intrudes,
Rainbows to follow the clouds,
Laughter to kiss your lips,
Sunsets to warm your heart,
Gentle hugs when spirits sag,
Friendships to brighten your being,
Beauty for your eyes to see,
Confidence for when you doubt,
Faith so that you can believe,
Courage to know yourself,
Patience to accept the truth,
And love to complete your life.
God Bless You!

~ Author Unknown ~

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