In the Bible, we learn that much of life's richness stems directly from God's tremendous provisions. The Father's blessings lead us to a life firmly planted in his good and perfect will for our life and remind us that he will be always be there for us.
Study, pray, and meditate on God's blessings. Get familiar with them and make them part of your everyday life. You'll find blessings for character, for celebration, for times of trouble--for many of the different seasons of life. These essential promises and benedictions taken from The Message reveal the character and heart of God, the power of his word, and even our ability to live as an encouraging blessing to others.
EUGENE H. PETERSON is a pastor, scholar, writer, and poet. He has authored more than twenty books, including A Long Obedience in the Same Direction, The Contemplative Pastor, and Leap Over a Wall. He is Professor Emeritus of Spiritual Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Eugene founded Christ Our King Presbyterian Church in Bel Air, Maryland, where he was the pastor for twenty-nine years. He lives with his wife, Jan, in Montana. They have three children and six grandchildren.