When someone sneezes I respond like most people, saying, "Bless you." But to really say that to someone, I find it difficult. Like who am I to think saying, "bless you" someone will be blessed. I am but a grain of sand compared to God... too puny to bestow a blessing. Yet I do write or say, "May God bless you."
Until ...
I read "How to bless others." (I put a copy into my Bible, but I don't know who wrote it.)
When praying for others B.L.E.S.S. them this way:
B ody- pray for health, healing, everyday physical needs
L abors- pray for their work/school & everyday tasks
E motional needs- pray for comfort, peace, hope, joy, & encouragement
S ocial needs- pray for healthy relationships with family, friends & associates
S piritual needs- pray for continually deepening relationship with God
Now when I say "bless you" I am asking the Lord to work in all these areas of someone's life.
On this Lord's Day I truly can say to you, my reader, "Bless you!"
Selah-
Shalom, Connie
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The deepest heartaches can become heartstrings to God's joy, peace, and love.
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