To bless means to say good things. We have to bless one another constantly. Parents need to bless their children, children their parents, husbands their wives, wives their husbands, friends their friends. In our society, so full of curses, we must fill each place we enter with our blessings. We forget so quickly that we are God's beloved children and allow the many curses of our world to darken our hearts. Therefore we have to be reminded of our belovedness and remind others of theirs. Whether the blessing is given in words or with gestures, in a solemn or an informal way, our lives need to be blessed lives.
henri nouwen is one of the most influential authors in my life. his words are so very simple, yet they strike deep. i post this one to remind us all that we need to continue to bless the young and each other as Christ would bless them and us. the world is full of crazy images and horrible speak, as Christian's and Christian leaders, we need to set ourselves apart by blessing others.
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