May the Countenance of God be upon you.

 May the Countenance of God Be Upon You

A Blessing from Numbers 6:24-26

May the countenance of God be upon you—

Not a distant, passive glance,

But the radiant, loving face of the One who gives you a second chance.

May His eyes light your path, may His smile be your peace,

May His presence be your shelter, your joy, and your release.

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)

May His countenance shine in your darkness, turning night to day.

When you cannot see the way, may His face lead you to stay

In the shadow of His wings, in the warmth of His grace,

Where fear dissolves and hope takes its place.

May the countenance of God rest upon your waking hours,

Upon your work, your rest, your laughter, and your tears.

May you know that you are not forgotten, that His favor is your shield,

And that the King of kings walks with you in every field.

May His countenance be your compass, your comfort, your call.

May you feel His loving gaze through the rise and the fall.

And when at last you see Him face to face,

May His countenance welcome you into that eternal place.

Amen.