Share Your Blessings

Blessings

God has blessed us with Christ as a gift to mankind.  Having received this blessing, you will have the opportunity to share a blessing with your fellow Magi. 

You might consider writing out a blessing before you begin your journey.

Blessing Card Prompts: 

Available on the journey in the lodging of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus

Front of Blessing Card:

1. Read the Blessing to yourself

2. Accept the Blessing as a gift to you (Just as Christ is a gift to you from God)

3. Take a deep breath 

4. Looking into the eyes of someone you love

5. Share your Blessing

Back of Blessing Card

1. When you were born I was filled with joy, excitement and hope. I am proud of who you are. I love you. 

2. I am grateful for you and proud of you. You are precious to me. You are worth more than money, gold, and diamonds. 

3. You are beautiful. I hope you are filled with joy, love and laughter. My life is better because I know you. 

4. I love you. I respect you. I want the best for you. I have always loved you and I will always love you. 

5. I know you and I love you. I see you and I am proud of you. I am grateful for you because you are a gift to me and the world.

Common Universal Themes for Blessings: 

1. You are a blessing to me.

2. I will always love you.

3. I like standing here with you, sharing a quiet moment to tell you that I love you and will love you forever. 

4. I want you to know I love you and care for you.

5. I am proud of who you are becoming. 

6. You are a unique and precious part of my life.

7. You are a gift to me.

8. I want you to know that you are loved and that my love for you is forever.

9. I respect who you are and I want to help you flourish.

10. Your character blesses those around you.

In the classic book, “The Blessing: Giving the Gift of Unconditional Love and Acceptance”, John Trent and Gary Smalley lists five active parts of a traditional Hebrew blessing.

1. Loving arms

2. A spoken message

3. Communicating value & worth

4. Picturing a special future

5. Making an active commitment

Blessings Examples: 

1. I feel happiness when I see your smile.  Just hanging out with you brings joy into my life.  You are a blessing to me.

2. I like standing here with you, sharing a quiet moment to tell you that I love you and will love you forever.  What a special blessing love brings to our lives each day.

3. Life is full of “Bumps”.  Some days get rough.  I want you to know I will always love you and care for you.

4. I am proud of who you are becoming.  I listen to your thoughts and often I am amazed at your confidence, logic, and insight.  You are a unique and precious part of my life.

5. I find a calm and peaceful moments in our hugs.  I am grateful to have you in my life.

6. Your music might take some time for me to enjoy.  Your screen time sometimes leaves me feeling lonely.  But, your hugs and smiles warm my heart and bring joy to my life.

7. Little acts of kindness matter in life.  Your kindness has grown into a part of your character and blesses those you touch.  I feel blessed to have you as my (wife/ son/ daughter/ g-son/ g-daughter)

8. You are my  (wife/ son/ daughter/ g-son/ g-daughter) and I will always love you.

9. You are my  (wife/ son/ daughter/ g-son/ g-daughter), I am proud of who you are and you bring lasting joy into my life.

10. May God always bless and keep you.  I feel so thankful to have you as my  (wife/ son/ daughter/ g-son/ g-daughter)

11. I believe in you and give you my unconditional love.

12. I love our life together.  You bring joy to my days and your hugs warm my heart.

13. I find you a blessing in my life.  I am humbled by the way you care for others.

14. I find joy in the time we share together.

15. We find our daily lives very busy.  I want you to know that behind that busyness, I care for you and love to see you growing.

16. Living our busy life can be a challenge, yet I find joy in our crazy schedule and in being a part of your daily life.

17. I find my thoughts are with you more often than I can share in a visit.  I want you to know that my thoughts are of joy and love and that they are always with you.

18. Your joy, wisdom and kindness strengthen and grow who I am.  Thanks for being my best friend and partner in life.

19. Your compassion, understanding, and thoughtful suggestions bring peace to my life.  Thank you for understanding me.

20. Your endless caring and giving spirit guides us (when times are tough).  I am so grateful to have you in (my life/ our family).

21. Every day you lead by example and show the true meaning of family.

22. When time are tough, knowing we are together as a family gives me strength.

23. We have a wonderful and living family; our compassion, support of each other and love brings joy to my life.

24. I am grateful to have a family that fills my life with strength, joy, and love.

25. When I need a friend, I know you are always there.  You are a gift to (me/ our family).

26. I want you to know that you are loved and that my love for you is forever.

27. Our family is a priceless gift to me, greater than anything that I could imagine.  I do not have words to tell you how fortunate I feel to have each of you in our family.

28. Even though we may disagree at times, I respect who you are and I want to help you flourish.

29. You nourish my soul.  I will always love and care for you.

30. We are both family and friends.  Our family is a rock to stand on when we face life, and as friends we hold each other near.

31. Your laughter is a light in my day.  When I hear your voice, I smile inside and can feel your hugs.

32. I (Mom and I) am/ are here to support you in your life journey.  We will always be dedicated, caring , and thoughtful of you.