Blessing Prayers in the Bible That Still Inspire Believers Today
How did people of faith in the Bible speak with God about blessing?
Abraham’s Prayer for Blessing in Genesis 15:2–3
Lord GOD, what will you give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus? Behold, to me you have given no seed: and, lo, one born in my house is mine heir.
Abraham’s Servant’s Prayer for Blessing in Genesis 24:12–14
O LORD God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, send me good speed this day, and show kindness unto my master Abraham.
Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water:
And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give your camels drink also: let the same be she that thou has appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou has shown kindness unto my master.
Aaron’s Prayer for Blessing in Numbers 6:24–26
The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
Jabez’s Prayer for Blessing in 1 Chronicles 4:10
Oh that thou would bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me!