Ruth 4:11 -12 

The elders bless Boaz and Ruth with words of legacy, fruitfulness and honour, connecting Ruth to the story of Rachel, Leah and Tamar  placing her within the long line of God’s faithfulness.

Blessing affirms, strengthens, roots us in community. The elders recognise something holy happening here, and they speak life into it. Who in your life could use that kind of spoken recognition today?

  A gentle practice for today:   Speak a blessing over someone in your life.  Lord, make my words strong and full of grace.