RECEIVING GOD'S BLESSING (16 - 20)

RECEIVING GOD'S BLESSING (16)
From Isaiah 57 (variant)

The Lord look upon your need and heal you; the Lord guide you, the Lord restore comfort to you, the Lord give you his peace. Amen.



RECEIVING GOD'S BLESSING (17)
From Isaiah 61

The Sovereign Lord anoint you with his blessing, that you may preach good news to the poor, bind up the broken-hearted, proclaim freedom for the captives and release for those who are in darkness; that you may declare the Lord's favour and his judgement and comfort those who mourn; so may the grace of our God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, be upon you always. Amen.



RECEIVING GOD'S BLESSING (18)
From Isaiah 65

The Lord make you glad and fill you with delight, the Lord grant you long life that you may enjoy the work of your hands, the Lord hear you before you call to him, the Lord answer you while you are still praying; the Lord bless you among his people and give you peace. Amen.



RECEIVING GOD'S BLESSING (19)
From Philippians 1

Live lives worthy of the gospel of Christ, stand together, defend the faith, do not be afraid; trust your Saviour, follow him, suffer for him: and the blessing of our God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit be upon you now and always. Amen.



RECEIVING GOD'S BLESSING (20)
From Philippians 2

Be united in Christ; enjoy the comfort of his love, the fellowship of his Spirit, the tenderness and compassion of our God: and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be with you always. Amen.