Romans 15:5-6
5May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, 6so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
One of my favorite parts of worship – whether it’s a Sunday morning, a wedding or a funeral – is the blessing. At All Saints we bless backpacks and bicycles, teachers and mission trip participants. And, every time we gather, there’s some sort of blessing for everyone to take with you when you leave. I think I like it because I can take it with me – the blessing has words that can go with me wherever I go.
This blessing from the book of Romans is spoken to a whole community and it speaks to a needed unity – May God grant you to live in harmony and with one voice glorify God. Sometimes that’s the message that any community needs – and sometimes it’s a message that individuals need to hear because of the many and varied circumstances in their own life. Regardless, they are words that we can take with us – wherever we go. Receive this blessing from God.
Peace,
Pastor Jenn
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