Lately I’ve been thinking about Benedictions, dismissals with blessings. One that caught my eye can be used anytime but mainly at the conclusion of a wedding ceremony:
(Minister to Couple) God the Eternal keep you in love with each other, so that the peace of Christ may abide in your home. Go to serve God and your neighbor in all that you do.
(Minister to Congregation) Bear witness to the love of God in this world, so that those to whom love is a stranger will find in you generous friends. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you. Amen.
Though very appropriate for a wedding, it is also good words to live by each day. Give it a try.
This Week’s Readings:
- Monday – Luke 11
- Tuesday – Luke 12
- Wednesday – Luke 13
- Thursday – Luke 14
- Friday – Luke 15
Please Pray for:
- Our ministers and their families.
- Those who are unwillingly absent.
- The United Methodist Church family.
- Our nation and our leaders.
- Teachers and students as they transition.
- The Lost.
- The lives of those touched by the Coronavirus.