Irish Blessings

May God give you,

For every storm a rainbow,

For every fear a smile,

For every care a promise,

And a blessing in each trial.

For every problem life sends,

A faithful friend to share,

For every sigh, a sweet song,

And an answer for each prayer.

 

 

May joy and peace surround you,

Contentment latch your door

And happiness be with you now

And bless you evermore.

 

 

May the sun always shine

on your windowpane;

May a rainbow be certain

to follow every rain;

May the hand of a friend

always be near you;

May God fill your heart

with gladness to cheer you.

 

 

May love and laughter light your days

And warm your heart and home,

May good and faithful friends be yours

Wherever you may roam,

May peace and plenty bless your world

With joy that long endures,

May all life’s passing seasons bring

The best to you and yours.

 

 

May you live a long life

Full of gladness and health,

With a pocket full of gold

As the least of your wealth.

May the dreams you hold dearest,

Be those that come true.

And the kindness you spread,

Keep returning to you.

 

 

May your life be filled with laughter,

May your heart be filled with song,

May your eyes be filled with beauty,

And may your soul always know

to whom you belong.

 

 

May the road rise to meet you

May the wind be always at your back

May the sun shine warm upon your face

The rains fall softly upon your fields

And until we meet again

May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

 

 

Irish or not, may God use us to be a blessing with our words, actions, and deeds.

 

The LORD bless you

and keep you;

the LORD make his face shine upon you

and be gracious to you;

the LORD turn his face toward you

and give you peace.

Numbers 6:24-26