The Blessing

“May the Lord bless you and take care of you. May the Lord be kind and gracious to you. May the Lord look on you with favor and give you peace.” (Numbers 6:25-26 GNT)

The above verses are part of the Aaronic Blessing. This prayer has been used as a benediction since the time of Moses. In 2020, as the pandemic raged across the world, these verses were made into a song that became a viral sensation. Virtual choirs joined together from all over the world, combining their voices and instruments to sing blessings over cities, nations, and continents. The blessings flowed out and covered the earth--from America to Zimbabwe, from living rooms and balconies, in languages ranging from Arabic to  Zulu. People from diverse nationalities, ages, and races recorded themselves singing this benediction. The images of distinctly different people blending their voices in unity uplifted and inspired others. The videos were shared and viewed millions of times, spreading joy and peace in a time of uncertainty and suffering. 

I like to spread blessings whenever possible. Since I am not a good singer, I simply pray these words in my head. Instead of a virtual choir, I become part of a supernatural choir of inaudible praise. Perhaps you would like to join me? You don’t need any recording equipment or talent. As you go about your day, fill your mind with prayers of blessing for all of creation. 

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

Amen, amen, amen

May His favor be upon you

And a thousand generations

And Your family and your children

And their children, and their children

May His presence go before you

And behind you, and beside you

All around you, and within you

He is with you, He is with you

In the morning, in the evening

In your coming, and your going

In your weeping, and rejoicing

He is for you, He is for you

Amen, amen, amen

(Lyrics by Codey Carnes and Kari Jobe)