Speaking Blessing Daily

"The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace." - Numbers 6:24-26

Every morning for the past two and a half years, my principal has sent us to our classes with the words, "I bless you in the name of Jesus." It was only recently that I realized that she was actually speaking blessing over us. What a powerful realization! The power of the tongue is something that I have been reflecting on a lot lately. As I prepare to step into the role of principal, I have been thinking about how important it is to send the teachers off each morning with a word of encouragement and blessing. While I love the words that my principal uses, it just doesn't seem right to say the exact same thing. It wouldn't be wrong, but it is hers. As I read through Numbers chapter 6, the famous verses of blessing struck me. Somehow, speaking this powerful blessing to the teachers every day seems to be an appropriate solution. It says exactly what I hope for each teacher that gives daily of their time and talents. I don't know for sure if I will say these exact verses, but they have given me an idea of what I want to say to my teachers each day. I want to send each precious teacher into their day with a powerful word of blessing.