Blessing is a census-designated place (CDP) in Matagorda County, Texas, United States.

Blessing got its start when the railroad finally was extended to that point, and first settlers accepted the name "Blessing" after their first choice of "Thank God" was deemed unsuitable by postal officials.

[5] According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2), all land.

There were 334 housing units at an average density of 164.4 per square mile (63.5/km2).

20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.