When our
granddaughter moved away to begin life on her own, I gave he a flip-over
calendar with a Scripture prayer or blessing on each page. I bought myself the
same calendar, and told her that every day I would pray whatever prayer or
blessing was on that date.
Today’s prayer of blessing is beautifully simple—May God’s peace cover you,
His hope inspire you, His joy uplift you, His love surround you.
I sent her
a note that I had prayed for her, and sent her this affirmation to speak and
think about, especially on those days when things haven’t gone right—
I’m
not discouraged, disappointed or frustrated, because God’s peace covers me, His
hope inspires me, His joy uplifts me, and His love surrounds me, and I am
precious in His sight!
I share it
with you because this time of year it is easy for me to feel discouraged,
disappointed, and frustrated. Rather than give in to those emotions, there is
much peace to be found in speaking affirmations to ourselves based on God’s
Word. Makes me think of something one of our favorite authors, Dallas Willard,
said: We spend too much time listening to ourselves and not enough time
speaking to ourselves.
So, dear
ones, speak these words of peace and affirmation and let God’s peace, hope,
joy, and love encourage you. And in addition, may His Presence guide you, His
faithfulness encourage you, His strength enable you, His hand uphold you, His
face shine upon you, and His favor rest upon you.