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A '''blessing''' is the act of being blessed by someone. An example is the Priestly blessing ([[Numbers]] 6:24-26), which goes like this:
:The LORD bless thee, and keep thee.
:The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee.
:The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
Another blessing is the popular [[Irish]] saying,
:May the road rise up to meet you.
:May the wind be always at your back.
:May the sun shine warm upon your face.
:May the [[rain]]s fall soft upon your fields.
:May [[God]] hold you in the palm of His hand.
Sometimes [[children]] are called "blessings" by true Christians, but not often by unbelievers.[http://www.unlessthelordmagazine.com/articles/valueof.htm]