Blessing ceremonies for children, couples, the grieving, retirement, and year-end celebrations; blessings for animals, vehicles, objects, or spaces: The tested worship models, prayers, texts, and images for a variety of target groups and occasions provide inspiration for pastoral practice. Blessing ceremonies have a special closeness to life; in various situations, they address the existential longing of humans for a successful life. For the believing Christian knows: Everything necessary for a fulfilling life comes from God and depends on His blessing.