Prayer of blessing for a town, suburb or region

This blessing was developed to bless the UK as the Olympic Flame travelled across the country in the lead-up to the 2012 Olympics. It has been taken up to bless local communities across the world.

We stand in the mighty name of Jesus and bless you,
[name of town, suburb or region],
that you might prosper under the hand of God.

We bless you that justice and righteousness
might take their proper place within your boundaries.

We bless you that the favour of the Lord
might rest upon you and give you peace.

We bless you that the Father’s compassion
might fall upon your people.

We bless your poor that they might be lifted up.

We bless you that the knowledge of Jesus
might come in amongst you like a flood.

We bless the people of God in [town, region, or suburb],
and we bless the people of God in [name of congregation],
that they might rise up with servant authority
and become a people of blessing.

We bless you that the joy of the Lord might be your strength.

Amen.

Ffald-y-Brenin Trust, 2012