The Lord Bless You . . .

January 25, 2011

by Colleen Swindoll Thompson

I have the following verses posted on my desk because I need to be reminded each day of the Lord’s greatness in my weakness. I need reassurance of all He can do in my life.

“The Lord bless you, and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine on you,
And be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His countenance on you,
And give you peace.”
(Numbers 6:24–26)

Can you relate? If so, today you may want to personalize those verses in a prayer similar to this:

Lord, will you bless the hurting,
Will you keep near the anxious,
Will you shine strength over the weak,
Will you display grace to the lost,
Will you abide with those in anguish,
Will you provide your peace and rest today?
Amen.

About the author

Colleen Swindoll Thompson

Colleen Swindoll Thompson holds a bachelor of arts degree in Communication from Trinity International University as well as minors in psychology and education. Colleen serves as the director of Reframing Ministries at Insight for Living Ministries. From the personal challenges of raising a child with disabilities (her son Jonathan), Colleen offers help, hope, and a good dose of humor through speaking, writing, and counseling those affected by disability. Colleen and her husband, Toban, have five children and reside in Frisco, Texas.

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