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This is the blessing my husband spoke over our son at his commencement:
Will you please rise; extend your hand to John and pray with me as we speak a blessing into his life: John, kneel here and know these words as we pray: Father God, we praise your mighty name. Loose your spirit here and guide our hearts as we pray. Here and now Lord, we raise up to you John Allen Chipps - a warrior for your kingdom. Lord, this man has gathered his armor piece by piece, and now he is ready to continue the good fight. Amen. John, you have the belt of truth and through the power of the Holy Spirit you can and will know the truth that will set you free. The helmet of salvation has been with you and will be with you forevermore. The breastplate of righteousness will go before you wherever you travel. Men will see it and be drawn to the Father because of the way you wear it. As you carry the shield of faith, you will see hooks fastened on both sides. Use these hooks to lock armor with other saints of God. Remember, “Where 2 or 3 are gathered, there am I in the midst of them,””so says our Savior. Be always ready to defend the gospel. Have your feet fitted so when you run you will not stumble. Finally John - the sword of the Spirit will always be at your side. It is vital that you keep it honed to a razor’s edge. So, as the Kings in ages past knighted their warriors with the sword of man. I will do likewise with the sword of our God: [D knighted John with D's bible - the one his parents gave him that he wore the cover off of, that my parents had recovered and I presented it to him for his birthday.] Rise and be ready ~ the Future begins now.
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