The Blessing
by Kari Jobe & Cody Carnes
Theology & Meaning
This song is built around biblical words of blessing that speak God's favor, presence, and peace over His people and their families. It highlights the multi generational nature of God's covenant love. The focus is not on prosperity but on God being with His people in every season and across generations.
Worship Leadership Tips
Use this over baby dedications, graduations, send offs, or any moment when you want to speak blessing over your church. It can also be powerful at the end of a service with leaders singing it over the congregation. Remind people that these promises are rooted in God's character, not our ability to earn them.
Arrangement Tips
Because of its length and repetition, be thoughtful with dynamics and how many times you repeat each section. Layer harmonies carefully so it feels like a choir of blessing rather than a wall of sound. Consider having leaders face the congregation and sing it over them at least once.
Scripture References
- Numbers 6:24-26
- Deuteronomy 7:9