Blessing

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” - Matthew 19:14

This is the blessing that the congregation prayed all together over our gathered kids yesterday. It seemed appropriate to share it today.

You get to pray it today. Think of kids in our community. Or think of kids who are facing a hard time in our country as a result of the election. Or think of kids in different parts of the world.

You might even read it to yourself in the mirror - to the little you who’s still inside your skin. It would work fine that way too.

Kids, we are so grateful you are part of our community.

You are made in God’s image, good, beautiful and beloved.

Though we all mess up at times,

And are messed up by others at times,

Jesus came to show you and all of us

How deep and wide and forever God’s love is,

And to help make us and the world whole again.

Jesus always made a special place for children, saying:

“The kingdom of God belongs to the little ones like these,”

And you hold a special place in our hearts, too.

Please bring us your questions and your joys and your fears -

We want to walk with you as you learn more about Jesus

And how to follow him in the ways of Love in a sometimes scary world.

Remember, friends, that Love always wins in the end,

And that you are never alone.