Lindsey, I bless you this day. I pray that God’s grace and peace will be with you.

Heavenly Father, what a wonderful day to start blessing your daughter Lindsey. Thank you for the bright sunshine. Thank you for the fresh air. Thank you for all those I meet today, all created in your image. And thank you for the first blessing taken directly from your scriptures:

Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thessalonians 1:1)

Lord, what a joy to be sitting with you today. It is especially joyful since this day marks the start of praying blessings over the daughter you love. Lindsey, today I pray that grace and peace be yours. I pray that his peace would be granted you from God your father and Jesus Christ. And together we can give the glory to the Lord. All the glory is his. I bless you in the name of Christ Jesus, King of kings. Amen

ESV:
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy,

To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:

Grace to you and peace.

NLT:
This letter is from Paul, Silas, and Timothy.

We are writing to the church in Thessalonica, to you who belong to God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

May God give you grace and peace.