Sometimes passages just speak to you without being particularly deep, long or insightful. For many people the simplest prayer is often the most significant in their lives. I can empathize with this way of thinking-usually during a long, flowery prayer my mind will wander and eventually I'll stop listening. In my view the brevity is a lost art form and those who spend ten minutes giving a simple blessing over food are often missing the point completely or worse, they are trying to show everyone how holy and spiritual they think they are.
This passage is short, sweet, and very beautiful. It's a simple blessing upon virtually everything you own, and your family as well. Sure, it has a caveat-that blessings will be according to your faith and good works, but if you have faith and good works-then you having nothing to worry about. I truly love this passage.
That is the great thing about God. He offers us tremendous blessings. All he asks is that we do those things which He asks of us, which things are designed to bring us lasting happiness anyway!
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