Blessings and Benedictions
Each Sunday, a Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) pastor offers a blessing and benediction for the week ahead. We hope that these will inspire you and nurture your faith.
Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Chip Hardwick
As we celebrate Theological Education Sunday, May God our Creator remind you once more That you have been transformed by the renewing of your mind, And that this transforming and renewing teems over you ‘til the end. May our...
Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Adriene Thorne
20 years ago, God’s children howled and wept. We grieved the tremendous loss of life on a day that changed our world. We also came to a greater understanding of God’s children who call the divine by another name. God...
Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Dr. Kevin Park
In life and in death we belong to God. So go into the world and do not fear. God has your back! Proclaim the gospel; when necessary use words. Extend kindness and generosity to all, especially to those who need...
Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
A Small Step of Love is Still a Step of Love by Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi, Faith Presbyterian Church, Emmaus, PA I saw an illustration on a friend’s Facebook page recently that said, “When people talk about traveling to the past,...
Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Jeff Sockwell
The Creator holds you close with a fierce tenacity as you rise each day with the morning sun to meet the challenges before you. The God who shaped you from the dust of the good earth walks with you, every...
Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Dr. Andrew Kort
In Christ we are new creations. The old has gone, and the new has come! As we go forward this week, let us do just that--go forward. May we go forward embracing the new grace of each day, each moment,...
Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Charles Carroll Smith
God of the seasons, it’s hot. Temperatures, and tempers, are rising. Too often, we are confronted with the pit bulls of society. Send us out into the world, Lord, with a blessing that reminds us of the waters of our...
Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Amantha Barbee
God’s grace, God’s love, and God’s mercy always surrounds us. Though our seasons of life continue to seemingly guide us, it is that Divine vision that leads us on. May that vision be the only one we seek and follow...
Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Dr. Kevin Park
In our comings and goings and in the midst of our frenzied lives go to a place where you can experience intimate solitude with God and rest awhile and come to know that God’s compassion embraces you, the peace of...
Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Jeniffer Rodríguez
Knock, knock, who is there? It's God, the almighty telling us that the door is open for each one of us. While going through your door oh God we become new creatures. Knock, knock, who is there? It's Jesus Christ...
