The B.L.E.S.S. Prayer

The BlESS prayer is so versatile.

It may structure the sharing of our Testimony as a larger or smaller groups. It’s an accessible conversation starter for the intercessory portion of our time together. I’ve used it for our New Year’s Eve program as we carefully reviewed our year and prepared our heart and mind for the New Year.

I usually introduce BLESS as a way for people to talk to one another,then invite them to submit important aspects of their lives to God. It is also great tool to teach and practice intercessory prayer.

I’m indebted to Alvin Vandergriend and his book, Love To Pray. It’s a great 40-day devotional for individuals or groups. He introduces his readers to BLESS . I’ve adapted it’s explanation slightly by inserting my own words to each letters,but they capture their main ideas. It goes to show its simplicity and how easy it is to remember.

Body-Physical health,illness or strength

Labor-Finances, job,school or vocation

Emotional-Anxieties,depression or worry

Social-Friendships,marriage or any relationship, including parent-child

Spiritual-Assurance of salvation,fruit of the Spirit and more.

You may  visit  Dr. Vandergriend’s website for further details and click under “Resources” to download a sample guide.