Why God's Blessings

I often ask for the Lord to bless with me in mind; and not that asking for such a blessing is wrong; however the Psalmist gives us a new perspective.  Do you see it in the passage?  Bless me Lord and be gracious to me so that others may know you.  Lets refocus on others!

Psalm 67:1-7 ESV

May God be gracious to us and bless us

and make his face to shine upon us,  Selah

that your way may be known on earth,

your saving power among all nations.

Let the peoples praise you, O God;

let all the peoples praise you!

Let the nations be glad and sing for joy,

for you judge the peoples with equity

and guide the nations upon earth.  Selah

Let the peoples praise you, O God;

let all the peoples praise you!

The earth has yielded its increase;

God, our God, shall bless us.

God shall bless us;

let all the ends of the earth fear him!

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