I Bless You

For my precious friend, I pray and bless you

I bless you with faith that rises

Faith that burns brighter

In the darkness of trials

I bless you with faith like a jewel

A multifaceted diamond

Sparkling and reflecting the Light of God

I bless you with faith that takes God at His Word

“All things are possible to him who believes.”

A responsive heart that confesses, “I believe.  Help me with my unbelief.”

I bless you with faith that remembers

Your Savior suffered and was tempted

And is able to help and strengthen you today

I bless you with faith that trusts God

When all others tell you to abandon ship

You will remember that God still calms the stormy seas

I bless you to remember your Savior’s compassion

He stands ready to wipe away your tears

With His nail scarred hands

I bless you to praise God,

Unapologetic, out loud and with boldness

Though others may tell you to curse God

I bless you to know with confident assurance

That God is perfectly weaving your trials and pain

Into a beautiful tapestry of your life

I bless you to recognize

That God will never waste your trials

Be confident that He will use them to help others

I bless you to remember book by book

Who God has revealed Himself to be

In holy and inerrant Scripture

I bless you to recall the names of God

Reflect and remember

How He has proven Himself over and over in your life

I bless you to rejoice always

Pray without ceasing

In everything and for everything give thanks