A Blessing for Elizabeth
…the one who blesses you today says, “Behold, I have overcome the world!”
May the Lord bless you, by causing you to see how He shines His face upon you, as He does His Son. May He pour His grace into you, so that it would shine out of you, the radiance of His beauty shining in yours.
May He grant you a quiet and gentle spirit, one that is strong with love. May His love pour out of you, through words of wisdom and through hard-working hands that bless others. May the Lord grant you a happy confidence, that by hope in Him laughs at the days to come.
May He grant you to love the Lord, and to find a husband that loves Him all the same. May He make you fruitful and blessed, giving you children who in turn rise up and call you blessed.
When times turn difficult, as they always must at some point, may the God of all comfort give you comforts, that you may in turn be a comfort to all who are in need. And when you are overflowing with gifts, may He grant you a heart full of gratitude, for the hand from where those gifts come from.
This life is not without its fears, Elizabeth. But the One who blesses you today says, “Behold, I have overcome the world!” May you enjoy this God, finding strength, joy and rest in Him. He loves you. May you enjoy your life in Him.