The Family Blessing: 30 Ideas for Family Blessing Statements to Use

The power of a family blessing is that you are reaffirming family identity and unity. Through this simple practice, you can speak words of life for your family’s season. And even better yet, a having a simple thing you repeat becomes an easily engrained habit. Those are the keys to a strong family– repeatable habits that drive home what matters most to you.

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WHAT MAKES A GOOD FAMILY BLESSING?

A family blessing can serve several purposes. Throughout scripture, we see bible verses for family blessing that function in these categories as well. Two key categories for a good blessing for family can be:

• An aspiration statement: These types of family blessing help reiterate who a family should be. They set vision and call the family up to a higher standard. It is a potential promise to claim.
• An affirmation statement: These types of family blessing provide encouragement for where a family is at, and they help a family grow deeper.

FAMILY BLESSING EXAMPLES

To keep your family walking in this biblical lens, consider adding these short blessings into your family rhythms. They can be used as prayers or even simple statements that are repeated during your family meetings, devotions, or other family habits. Draw from bible verses for family blessings as well to begin to inspire what you create!

ASPIRATION FAMILY BLESSING EXAMPLES

• May God’s light shine clearly in every place we go.
• Bless our family with a vision for generations.
• May we not stray from God’s path but draw nearer to His presence.
• God’s Word will be the loudest voice in our lives.
• May God fuel passion in us to participate in His work.
• Bless our family with eyes fixed on vision and not the distractions of the world.
• May God multiply our courage and faith in all seasons.
• We will live with open hands, looking to what is eternal.
• May God build up our foundations so our values are unshakeable.
• Bless our family with wisdom that grows deeper.

AFFIRMATION FAMILY BLESSINGS EXAMPLES

• Our family is God’s design to bless the world around us.
• May our hearts be renewed in God’s daily grace.
• Our current chapter is part of God’s bigger story.
• May we embrace the adventure of following Jesus today.
• We have all we need in a God who loves us.
• May the Holy Spirit gently guide our words and actions.
• Today, we receive God’s joy and peace that transcends all circumstances.
• May our identity be rooted firmly in the Lord.
• Our home is protected from evil and lives in the light.
• May we practice forgiveness and gentleness always to each other.

BIBLE VERSES FOR FAMILY BLESSING

• Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God. 1 Corinthians 2:12 
• We are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Romans 8:37
• So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God. Galatians 4:7 
• Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever. Psalm 23:6
• I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living! Psalm 27:13
• For through wisdom your days will be many, and years will be added to your life. Proverbs 9:11
• May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
• For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. Isaiah 41:13 
• And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. 1 Peter 5:10 
• Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1-2 

PUTTING THE FAMILY BLESSING INTO PRACTICE

Now that you have a few ideas for your family blessings, it’s time to cement this practice. Take these steps:

1. Set a specific routine for how you use these blessings. (ie. Choose one blessing a month that you’ll pray during your weekly family devotion. Pick one to repeat during school drop-off time. Invite adult kids to pick one and share it in the group chat.)
2. Find scripture that ties to the blessing you chose. Use this to study as a family and to reinforce the principle of the blessing.
3. Practice moments of stillness to reflect on the blessing. Invite your family to pray and sit quietly to listen for God’s voice and what He has to say from the blessing you are praying for.
4. BONUS! Take it a step further and consider creating blessings for each individual in your family so that you have specific affirmations and prayers you speak over them.

A blessing is a simple statement but a powerful practice to integrate into your family’s rhythms. The words you choose to make an intentional part of your family’s life will help set the tone.

Don’t forget to download the family blessing cards to get these blessings in a digital format you can save to your phone for reminders!

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