Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors

Creating Access and Inclusion in Worship

RITUAL BLESSING

Blessing for the end of the ceremony

Ask the assembly to please be seated.

Loving God, in your wisdom you created your people to have a variety of talents and skills, needs and desires. Help us to receive both our skills and our limitations as part of your divine plan. And give us a heart that recognizes your likeness in everyone we meet.

Extend your hand over the people:
I call upon God to bless the unique blend of talents and skills and abilities that each of you brings to your family, your work, your neighborhood, your church community. May you always use these talents for the honor and glory of God. May they never separate you from God's ways, but help you to find true happiness in this life and joy in the life hereafter.

Continue extending your hand over the people:
I call upon God to bless the unique blend of talents and skills and abilities that each of you brings to your family, your work, your neighborhood, your church community. May you always use these talents for the honor and glory of God. May they never separate you from God's ways, but help you to find true happiness in this life and joy in the life hereafter.

Continue extending your hand over the people:
I call upon God to bless your limitations and help you to find the lessons therein.

Heavenly Father, when your son, Jesus, walked this earth he empowered all those who believed. May we gain strength from his example and use both our talents and our limitations to help bring about your Reign. We ask this in confidence because we know you are at our side forever.

Response: Amen

Developed by: Prepare the Word: Homilies from the heart that hit home, True Quest Communications Chicago, IL www.preparetheword.com