Called to Bless: Restoring God’s Ministry of Blessing
Ebook
Humans were created to bless one another, those they love and those they do not. According to Scripture (Num 6:27), God promises to release more of his blessings, more of his goodness, grace, and love into the world. In Hebrew the word for "bless" means "God's intention." When people speak words of blessing, in God's name, they are praying for the fullness of God's intentions to be released into their lives.
In a world where division and polarization are becoming normative, God gives a "new" ministry resource--blessing ministry. The power of blessing can bridge those gaps and bring healing to the individuals involved. There is no individual situation, no community need where blessing prayers are not beneficial. Wherever there is joy and celebration in people's lives, blessing prayers bring only more joy and thanksgiving.
There is an awakening in the lives of God's people wherever the ministry of blessing is being taught and practiced. Communities are experiencing greater health. Churches are becoming more alive. Hearts are being healed and lives transformed, simply by blessing others in Jesus' name. God is calling his people to become a people of blessing!
“Called to Bless is a gem in the realm of spiritual literature. This book is a treasure trove of wisdom, filled with poignant testimonies and real-life stories that resonate deeply. What sets it apart is its beautifully simple yet profoundly insightful explanation of the concept of blessing rooted in Scripture. Called to Bless will undoubtedly become a handbook for those seeking to embrace this profoundly effective prayer model and transform lives in the process.”
—Joseph Acton, North American director, The International Order of St. Luke the Physician
“For anyone who is seeking healing and inner peace, Called to Bless offers a simple yet profound means of receiving and giving God’s blessing. This book is a powerful resource for people who wish to enrich their lives and the lives of others in their circle of relationships. Through the use of many Scripture passages and personal testimonies, John Rice proclaims the profound truth that we are all called to bless one another in Jesus’ name.”
—Paul Feider, author of Living a Transformed Life
“Called to Bless is a reawakening of the Ministry of Blessing, which we are all called to do. John Rice’s examples and Scripture verses are easily understood and leave profound examples to follow for how to pray blessings over people. Blessing prayers can remove past hurts and bring us into Christ’s new creation. It has done this for me. I pray this book opens the doors for you also.”
—Kris Sendelbach, faith caring nurse
- Title: Called to Bless: Restoring God’s Ministry of Blessing
- Authors: John Rice, Russ Parker
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Print Publication Date: 2024
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9798385218974, 9798385218967, 9798385218950
- Resource ID: LLS:9798385218974
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-06-03T23:37:30Z
John Rice, an Episcopal priest, followed God’s call in 2012 to “encourage, equip, and empower” others for Jesus’ healing ministry. God opened many doors for him to become a popular conference speaker. He developed the teaching series “Equipping the Saints for Jesus’ Healing Ministry.” Rice currently serves as director of The Blessing Place of Western North Carolina, an ecumenical ministry of blessing and healing. Rice and his wife, Debra, live in Leicester, North Carolina.