I love the idea of a moment of blessing. When it comes to Children, typically more conservative churches have shunned the idea of blessing infants in a public way because it looks too much like dedicating or baptizing babies. I guess this is bad because when it comes to infants the baptists dedicate and the catholics baptize. I reference these two because deliniating one segment of christians from the other usually lies in areas of practice right? And we all know that practice makes perfect right? ( I hope you see the sarcasm in that statement.)
Of course we know that Jesus blessed the children. (Mark 10) How, we're not sure. Many Christians are intimidated by things that they don't know much about. Moments of Blessing are found throughout the bible from the Old Testament to the New Testament. My opinion is simple. Blessing occurs when your words give encouragement, direction and a realization of power. My son was blessed at our church on April 13th of this year and this is what was said. I'd love to hear your comments.
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That was so touching. I just love Michael Harbor. He is one of the many things I miss about Houston. It is so wonderful to be surrounded by people who are concerned with your children and are willing to stand up and help lead them down the right path. Thanks for sharing!
You don't know me, but I was playing with my new computer and found you through Tammi's blog and just wanted to say AMEN!
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