The following benediction originally appeared in "Be Not Afraid—Advent 2: Fear of Disappointment."
God’s Blessing
The same voice that speaks over the waters and calls us to follow and obey,
the same voice that promises “I am your God, you are my people,”
the same voice that spoke “This is my beloved Son,’
now blesses the people with peace:
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand”
The blessing of Almighty God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—is with you now and forevermore. Amen.
—Based on Psalm 29:2, 9; Exodus 20:18; Matthew 3:17; Isaiah 41:10
Revised Common Lectionary
Years A, B, C: Epiphany—Baptism of the Lord
Year A: Epiphany—Baptism of the Lord
Year A: Season after Pentecost—Proper 22 (27)
Year B: Lent—Third Sunday in Lent
Year B: Season after Pentecost—Trinity Sunday
