Pray for Blessing

Pray for Blessing



August 24


Invoke blessings upon and pray for the happiness of those who curse you, implore God’s blessing (favor) upon those who abuse you [who revile, reproach, disparage, and high-handedly misuse you].


— Luke 6:28


A common misconception is that all you have to do if you are wronged is make the decision to forgive and your job is finished. But God also says, “Bless those who persecute you [who are cruel in their attitude toward you]; bless and do not curse them” (Romans 12:14).


In this context the word bless means “to speak well of.” It is extending mercy to people who do not deserve it. Not only are you to extend forgiveness to those who hurt you, you are to pray for them to be blessed spiritually.You are to ask God to bring truth and revelation so they will be willing to repent and be set free from their sins. Don’t just forgive— complete the process by asking God to bless them. He will bless you greatly for your obedience.