Prayer for Day 5
Day
5 – Releasing the Father’s Blessing
In
ancient times it was common for either the priestly blessing or a Father’s
blessing to be spoken at certain significant times. The priest or the father as
head of household would lay their hands on the heads of their family members as
they prayed over them. There is tremendous power to release healing and
blessing over households and families as this is done. Yesterday we released a
blessing over children, but this is different. We encourage the head of the
household to declare this blessing over their family.
I
bless you, my family, to know the Father’s pleasure over how He created you;
that you are created in the image and likeness of God. I bless you to delight
yourself in Him, and as you do, to find His purpose for your life.
May
the Lord bless you and keep you, and may His face always shine upon you –
May
the Lord be gracious to you and turn His face towards you, to give you peace.
May
you always be known as the generation of the upright, to be blessed with wealth
in your house. May you be rich with blessings that are beyond financial prosperity.
May
your descendants be mighty upon the earth.
May
your light always shine in the darkness, and may you always have light on your
path to guide you.
I
bless you to be a good man, and a good woman, to deal graciously with others,
to be full of compassion, lending to others and walking in righteousness.
I
bless you to walk in the fear of the Lord; to walk worthy of the Lord.
I
bless you to know when to ask for wisdom and to guide your affairs with
discretion.
I
bless you to be courageous, steadfast in your commitment to the Lord, so that
you are found faithful to Him.
I
bless you to know your calling, purpose and to lean on the Lord to direct your
path.
I
bless your heart and home with peace, health, prosperity and the favor of the
Lord, in Jesus name.