How to Bless Your Children

An Irish Blessing May the road rise to greet you; may the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine bright upon your face, the rain fall soft upon your fields; and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand. The Power of Blessing Your Children Children who are regularly blessed by their parents report feeling a certain sense of safety, security, and protection in their lives. One girl expressed that it "was sort of like a hug to my head.” The practice is so meaningful to kids that when they are older, many report that they plan to do the same thing with their children. The following testimonies give a glimpse into the power of the practice of blessing your children.​ 19 “I realize even more now how powerful the blessing of God is, and I plan to do the same thing for my children.” Robert, age 20 “I know that when I have kids, I'll do the same for them as my parents did for me.” Kristi, age 15 “Because this blessing has been a part of my life, I can't imagine leaving it out in my future family. Mom, thank you for instilling in me the importance of prayer and of committing a child to God's care. I love you.” Pam, age 20 “I've recently married and I look forward to providing the same security for our children.” Laurie, age 32 12