Latest Devotion
Speak Blessings
By: Jenny Hinners
Friday, December 26, 2025
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs 18:21 (NASB)
In my last devotional, we discussed the power of both life and death in our speech – focusing primarily on guarding our tongues from destructive speech. Today's devo will focus on speaking blessings.
Who Can Bless – & Who Can Be Blessed?
The first blessing in the Bible happened on “day 5” when God blessed the birds and the creatures that live in water by speaking increase over them (Genesis 1:22). God spoke two additional blessings in the creation story:
- God blessed mankind on “day 6” – then He told them to "fill the earth and subdue it" (Genesis 1:28-30).
- God blessed and sanctified “day 7” and He also made it a Sabbath day of rest (Genesis 2:3).
Humans have the power to bless too, and we see that happening throughout Genesis. We can bless family members and friends; nations, territories, animals, crops, the work of our hands… Actually, saying “the sky is the limit” isn't accurate either because the scriptures say we can (and should) also bless God!
I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. – Psalm 34:1
What Does It Mean to Bless God?
Blessing God is linked throughout the Psalms with giving Him praise (Psalm 34; 96; 103; 104; 115; 145). Psalm 96 also reveals a connection between blessing God and sharing the Good News of salvation – as well as declaring His glory, goodness, and wonders to others. As we obey Him by loving and honoring others in addition to God (Matthew 22:37-39) – we are also blessing God (Matthew 25:40).
How Do We Speak Blessings?
Speaking blessings is speaking “life” (Proverbs 18:21). Start speaking words of life, love, honor, prosperity, peace, health.... You can even just say, “Bless you.” You can also powerfully bless others by speaking specific Scriptures over them. A great example is found in Numbers 6:
The LORD bless you, and keep you; the LORD make His face shine on you, and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up His countenance on you, and give you peace. – Numbers 6:24-26
Amazingly, Scripture also shows examples of God rewarding those who bless others (Genesis 1:22; 12:3; Psalm 84:4). This is not surprising, since God loves to bless and reward, and He is the very initiator of blessing. But don’t forget to pray a blessing for yourself!
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ…. – Ephesians 1:3
Christ follower, God Bless you!