The Blessing

The Lord bless you and keep you

Make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you

The Lord turn His face toward you

And give you peace

Numbers 6:22-27

 The Lord said to Moses, “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:

“‘“The Lord bless you

  and keep you;

the Lord make his face shine on you

  and be gracious to you;

the Lord turn his face toward you

  and give you peace.”’

“So they will put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.”

Blessing: Giving God's abundant fruitful life

Luke 6:27-28

But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.