The power of the spoken blessing is one of the most underestimated spiritual weapons in our arsenal. Too often, we focus on tearing down strongholds, breaking curses, and binding the enemy—and while these are all biblical and necessary, we must also remember the supernatural power of speaking blessings over ourselves and others. Blessing is a weapon that releases God’s favor, establishes His will, and creates a supernatural forcefield around us that shields us from the enemy’s attacks.
The Power of the Spoken Blessing
From the very beginning, God established the principle of the spoken blessing. When He created Adam and Eve, the first thing He did was bless them:
“Then God blessed them, and God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion…’” (Genesis 1:28).
God’s blessing was an empowerment for success, fruitfulness, and dominion. When we bless ourselves, we align our lives with the same divine empowerment that was upon Adam and Eve before the fall.
Proverbs 18:21 tells us, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” When you speak blessings over yourself, you are declaring life, favor, and divine protection into your circumstances. You are constructing a spiritual shield that repels the fiery darts of the enemy and attracts the presence of God.
David understood this power when he declared over himself, “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits” (Psalm 103:2). He wasn’t waiting for someone else to remind him of God’s goodness—he spoke it over himself! When we do the same, we position ourselves under the covering of God’s blessing.
Blessing Yourself: A Forgotten Key to Victory
Many believers don’t realize that it’s biblical to bless yourself. The psalmist David modeled this when he spoke life into his own soul during times of distress:
“Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall yet praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God.” (Psalm 42:11)
David was effectively blessing himself by commanding his soul to hope in God. He understood that his words had power to shift his atmosphere.
You don’t have to wait for someone else to prophesy over you. You don’t have to wait for a pastor to lay hands on you. You can open your mouth and declare:
- I am blessed and highly favored (Luke 1:28).
- I walk in divine protection (Psalm 91:11).
- I have the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16).
- I am anointed to do all God has called me to do (2 Corinthians 1:21).
These declarations create a supernatural forcefield around you because you are speaking God’s Word, and His Word does not return void (Isaiah 55:11).
Blessing Others: A Shield Against the Enemy
It’s not just about blessing yourself—blessing others is just as powerful. The enemy thrives on division, strife, and offense. But when we bless others, even those who mistreat us, we destroy the devil’s strategies.
Jesus Himself commanded us: “Bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you” (Luke 6:28). When you bless instead of curse, you release the supernatural force of love that overcomes the darkness.
Look at Job. The Bible says that Job’s captivity was turned when he prayed for his friends (Job 42:10). When he blessed them—even though they had spoken against him—God restored double what he had lost!
What if the key to your breakthrough isn’t just praying for yourself, but blessing someone else? What if your healing, your financial release, your promotion is connected to how you speak about others?
Here’s what happens when you bless others:
- You Disarm the Enemy: The devil wants you to hold grudges, walk in offense, and release curses with your words. Blessing others robs him of his power in your life.
- You Activate Divine Favor: Proverbs 11:25 says, “The generous soul will be made rich, and he who waters will also be watered himself.” When you speak blessings, God ensures that you receive blessings in return.
- You Create a Forcefield of Peace: The Bible says, “Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord” (Hebrews 12:14). Blessing others surrounds you with an atmosphere of peace that the enemy cannot penetrate.
A Supernatural Forcefield Around You
When you consistently bless yourself and others, you create a supernatural forcefield that repels demonic attacks and attracts divine favor. The enemy thrives on words of doubt, discouragement, and division—but he cannot operate in an atmosphere filled with blessing.
Think about it: When Balaam was hired to curse Israel, he couldn’t do it. Every time he opened his mouth, blessings came out instead (Numbers 23:8-12). Why? Because God had already blessed His people!
The same principle applies to you. When you establish a lifestyle of blessing yourself and others, the enemy’s curses become powerless. Even when people try to speak against you, God will turn it for good.
Final Thoughts
It’s time to activate the power of the spoken blessing in your life. Begin declaring God’s favor over yourself daily. Speak life over your body, your mind, and your circumstances. And don’t forget to bless others—even your enemies.
As you do, you’ll see supernatural protection, divine favor, and breakthrough manifest in your life. You’ll walk in a forcefield of God’s goodness that no devil in hell can penetrate.
Let’s start today: Declare this over yourself right now:
“I am blessed and highly favored. I walk in divine protection. No weapon formed against me shall prosper. I bless those around me, and I release the favor of God upon my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen!”
Now go and bless someone else!
Pray with me: