Blessing

For the past few months I have had the joy of taking a parenting class led by Chelsea Cameron (Kirk Cameron's wife) at a local church. I am refreshed and renewed every Monday morning by Chelsea's teachings and encouragement in being a wife and mom. I have taken dozens of pages of notes because I don't want to forget a thing I am learning! Yesterday she talked about the family blessing. She gives each of her 6 children a blessing every night by laying her hands on them and saying a different blessing to each child. Kirk calls in from the road if he isn't home so he can be involved in the blessing. I am so excited by this and started it with Levi last night. Chelsea shared some Biblical examples of Jesus blessing people.
Matthew 19:13-15
13 Then people brought little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked them.
14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” 15 When he had placed his hands on them, he went on from there.

What an amazing way to connect each night, give meaningful touch, make them feel special and loved, and remind them how very much Jesus, mom and dad love them!

She has us write our own blessing to share with our children. Of course, you could always use the Priestly blessing found in Numbers 6:24-26:

24 ‘The LORD bless you
and keep you;
25 the LORD make his face shine on you
and be gracious to you;
26 the LORD turn his face toward you
and give you peace.”

She shared a blessing similar to this:

"May the Lord bless you and protect you, keep you safe and give you peace, grant you wisdom and knowledge, keep you godly, righteous and pure, and may you know how very much Jesus and Mommy and Daddy love you every day of your life."

I said something similar to Levi last night. I love this so much!