Blessed By God
Published on 31. January 2026
Book
Hardback
148 pages
978-1-969682-32-2 (ISBN)
Description
This collection of original and warm hearted meditations draws the reader into an ever deeper understanding of God's presence in our lives. Through personal stories and theological reflections, Blessed by God examines the nature of faith and blessedness.
There are meditations on the secrets of growing old, the silent witness of ancient churches, the inspiring faith of the Queen of England, and the power of praise and prayer. Theological reflections address common themes: Does God exist? What does the Cross do? What is an icon?
This is a book rich in thought and experience. It will inspire both the seeker and the person of deep faith.
"What does it mean to be blessed by God? Those seeking answers will, I hope, find some of them in this book. God's blessings are freely bestowed on believer and non-believer alike. The art of the Christian life is to recognize them and live into them, giving thanks to God always for his providence and love."
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David Beresford was ordained in the Church of England. In 2015 he moved to the USA, where he served as interim rector in churches across Pennsylvania and Delaware. He is the author of three books, Above & Below (2021), Call to Love (2023) and Blessed by God (2025). He has also contributed articles to Living Church Magazine and The Anglican Digest. He writes a weekly blog at https://davidberesford.net. "Deeply thoughtful with rich connections to literature and poetry, Fr. David's writings bring the reader closer to God, closer to nature, and closer to a fuller awareness of ourselves and our faith." He is an Associate of CSWG, an Anglican monastic order. He is married to Ruth and lives in Wilmington, Delaware.