A Blessing to Speak Over Others

God gives Moses a short blessing for Aaron and his sons to speak over the people. It has three parts: may the Lord bless you and keep you, may He shine His face on you and be gracious, may He lift His face toward you and give you peace. The last line says that when this blessing is spoken, God's name is placed on His people. Blessing someone is not just a kind wish; it is a way of asking God's presence to rest on them. Most of us can bless others in ordinary ways, at the dinner table, in a message, or at a doorway. Today, choose one person, a child, a friend, a coworker, and speak this blessing over them, in person or in your prayer. If you can, say it to their face, gently. Notice how it changes the way you see them.