The Blessing Cup

“To bless is to put a bit of yourself into something. It is to make holy, to change something or someone because of your presence.” - Macrina Wiederkehr

“Each of us can offer blessings. Each of us can be a blessing, too. When we bless, it is God’s deep and vast goodness, or God-ness, in us that blesses another. When we bless we touch another with the touch of this God-ness. In Christian scriptures, Jesus does not bestow or offer many blessings. Rather, he becomes a blessing. His presence, his goodness, engenders life, strength, healing, courage, and vitality.”

Breathprayer:

Breathe in: Blessings given...

Breathe out:...Blessings received

Reflection:

Wrap your hands around your cup.

See God’s goodness dwelling within you

Consider ways in which you have been blessed

Consider people who are a blessing to you

How have you been a blessings?

Give thanks for the God-ness in you and others

Give thanks for the ability to bless and be blessed

Scripture: 1 Peter3:8-12

It is for this that you were called -that you might inherit a blessing (1 Pt. 3:9)

Journaling:

The people that have been a blessing to me are....

I know I am and can be a blessing when....

Prayer:

Holy One, may your goodness radiate from me and bring blessings to others in my life.