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. Ivan Herman
There is an original holiness implanted in all that God has made. When we live in God’s way and love in God’s way, we nurture that holy nature and our lives blossom and bear the holy fruit of self-control, gentleness,...
Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Larissa Kwong Abazia
Do not be fearful! Do not worry about the troubles ahead or anxieties right in front of you. Boast in the love of God so that you envelop yourself in the hope that is to come. Despite all brokenness, we...
Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Jeniffer Rodríguez
There are a lot of things we need to endure. We do not know how There is hope for a better world. Let’s go out in confidence Today is a good day and tomorrow is going to be better Let’s...
Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Jeff Sockwell
The winds of the Spirit move through us, Loving God, birthing new hope in these turbulent times. Amazed, strengthened, encouraged, your presence holds us together even when we feel torn apart. Anchor us, connect us, heal us, precious Lord, as...
Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Amantha Barbee
Go now into the world with the fullness of the Holy Spirit. Go now into the world with the mercy and grace of God. Go now into the world with the enormous love of Christ Jesus. As we go out,...
Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Dr. Kevin Park
Do not be afraid, do not let your hearts be troubled, for Christ gives us peace that surpasses all understanding, and God will be gracious to you and bless you and make God’s face to shine upon you, and the...
Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Adriene Thorne
Cherry blossoms carpet the garden in this Sakura season of resurrected new life. We celebrate with our Asian American / Pacific Islander siblings in Christ the God whose creative artistry tends to creatures and flowers alike. In the pale pinks...
Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Dr. Lee Hinson-Hasty
The God who promises to love us, never leave us, and live in us also calls us as we are in the present moment – from our comfort, despair, weariness, excitement, sadness, joy, hope, or brokenness – to shout and believe that...
Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
15When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Feed my lambs."...
Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Elizabeth Kanerva
The whispered sounds of Spring have grown into the full-throated chorus of birds, blooms, and budding trees. The sun warms our faces and bare feet sink into green grass if we dare to take off our shoes. I invite you...
