The first thing Joel mentions is a blessing.
This may seem vague, but it is an amazing gift. It represents the power from God to accomplish God’s purpose. God has a purpose. That is, he intends to make you perfectly happy on a new perfect earth. You will not reach that goal in your own strength. Blessing
means that God’s power makes you realize that goal.
13 and rend your hearts and not your garments.” Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and he relents over disaster.