Blessed Skills

Blessed Skills


“Bless all his skills, O LORD, and be pleased with the work of his hands. Smite the loins of those who rise up against him; strike his foes till they rise no more.” (Deuteronomy 33:11 (NIV)

This verse sheds light on a puzzling reality: why many gifted and highly skilled people still struggle to make progress. Moses offered a simple but profound prayer—one every skilled person should pray.

“Bless all his skills.”
Many of us are multi-talented and richly endowed, yet not every skill we possess is productive or fruitful. At times, we see others doing what we believe we can do better, yet for reasons we cannot fully explain, our own efforts do not gain traction. Skill alone is not enough; it must carry divine approval.

There are people who are undeniably capable, hardworking, and creative, yet their skills seem stalled. The psalmist captures this truth clearly:“

Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it…” (Psalm 127:1 KJV)

The house may indeed be built, but without God’s blessing, the labour lacks lasting impact. The Message translation reinforces this emphasis:“

GOD bless his commitment, stamp your seal of approval on what he does…” (Deuteronomy 33:11 (MSG)

As we conclude this year and set our gaze on the next, may our greatest pursuit be more than productivity or excellence. May we seek the Lord’s blessing—and His unmistakable seal of approval—upon all that we do.

Brief Reflection

Skill opens doors, but God’s blessing sustains what skill begins. Without divine approval, even our best efforts can feel empty. True success flows from consecrated skills, yielded hands, and God’s pleasure resting on our work.

Prayer

Lord, bless the work of my hands and breathe upon every skill You have placed within me. Let my labour carry Your approval and produce lasting fruit. Remove every opposition to Your purpose in my life, and align my gifts with Your will. As I step into a new season, may all I do be stamped with Your grace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Have a fruitful day,
(Dr.) Emmanuel Okoro
(aka Dr. Lift) 

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