It is interesting to note that the word translated "blessed" (baruch) is related to the Hebrew word for "knee" (berech), as is the word for "blessing" (brachah), thus implying an association between humbling ourselves (i.e., kneeling before Him in recognition of His blessedness) and receiving personal blessing from Him.
Yes, "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus the Messiah, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Messiah Jesus" (Eph.1:3):
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