Restoring the age-old ministry of spoken blessing
By 
Roy Godwin2023-12-21T12:38:00
When we speak blessing over people, communities and places, we are agreeing with God for his kingdom to come there. It’s different from praying, and can often be the key to unlocking salvation, healing and the miraculous, says Roy Godwin
Over the last few years, I have had the privilege of teaching and demonstrating the ministry of spoken blessing to hundreds of leaders and thousands of people worldwide.
On one occasion, I was teaching an Anglican congregation in the mountainous area of North Wales. Having looked at some scriptures together, I invited a congregation member forward so I could demonstrate a spoken blessing. I slowly turned my back to her while praying aloud, asking God to bless her. She thanked me. I asked the people whether they thought I had blessed her. “Yes,” they said. No, I explained, I have prayed to the Father for his blessing to come.
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