In the midst of our current times, with all the tensions and fractures intensifying in Israel, the words of this prayer seem very fitting, and daily move my heart.
may we all pray for israel. may we all pray for God's people. may we all pray for peace.
section 19 of the amidah prayer, a prayer for peace:
"Grant peace, welfare, blessing, grace, loving kindness and mercy to us and to all Israel your people. Bless us, Oh our Father, one and all, with the light of your countenance; for by the light of your countenance you have given us, Oh L-rd our G-d, a Torah of life, loving kindness and salvation, blessing, mercy, life and peace. May it please you to bless your people Israel at all times and in every hour with your peace. Blessed are you, Oh L-rd, who blesses his people Israel with peace."
amen.
Showing posts with label amidah. Show all posts
Showing posts with label amidah. Show all posts
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Amidah: For Deliverance from Affliction.
(for amidah first post, click here)
Amidah: 7.
For Deliverance from Affliction.
Look upon our affliction and plead our cause, and redeem us speedily for Your Name's sake, for You are a mighty redeemer. Blessed are you, Oh Lord, the Redeemer of Israel.
Amidah: 7.
For Deliverance from Affliction.
Look upon our affliction and plead our cause, and redeem us speedily for Your Name's sake, for You are a mighty redeemer. Blessed are you, Oh Lord, the Redeemer of Israel.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Amidah: For Forgiveness.
(for amidah first post, click here)
Amidah: 6.
For Forgiveness.
Forgive us, Oh our Father, for we have sinned; pardon us, oh our King, for we have transgressed; for You pardon and forgive. Blessed are You, oh Lord, who is merciful and always ready to forgive.
Amidah: 6.
For Forgiveness.
Forgive us, Oh our Father, for we have sinned; pardon us, oh our King, for we have transgressed; for You pardon and forgive. Blessed are You, oh Lord, who is merciful and always ready to forgive.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Amidah: For Repentance.
(for amidah first post, click here).
Amidah: 5.
For Repentance.
Bring us back, Oh our Father, to Your instruction;
draw us near, Oh our King, to Your service;
and cause us to return to You in perfect repentance.
Blessed are You, Oh Lord, who delights in repentance.
Amidah: 5.
For Repentance.
Bring us back, Oh our Father, to Your instruction;
draw us near, Oh our King, to Your service;
and cause us to return to You in perfect repentance.
Blessed are You, Oh Lord, who delights in repentance.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Amidah: Prayer for Understanding.
(for amidah first post, click here).
Amidah: 4.
Prayer for Understanding.
You favor men with knowledge, and teach mortals understanding. Oh favor us with the knowledge, the understanding and the insight that come from You. Blessed are You, Oh Lord, the gracious giver of knowledge.
Amidah: 4.
Prayer for Understanding.
You favor men with knowledge, and teach mortals understanding. Oh favor us with the knowledge, the understanding and the insight that come from You. Blessed are You, Oh Lord, the gracious giver of knowledge.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Amidah: the Sanctification of God.
(for amidah first post, click here).
Amidah: 3.
The Sanctification of God.
(version to be recited if with a group of ten or more):
Reader: We will sanctify your name in this world just as it is sanctified in the highest heavens, as it is written by Your prophet: "And they call out to one another and say:
Cong: 'Holy holy holy' is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory. [isa. 6:3]
Reader: Those facing them praise God saying:
Cong: "Blessed be the presence of the Lord in His place." [eze. 3:12]
Reader: And in Your holy Words it is written, saying:
Cong: "The Lord reigns forever, Your God, O Zion, throughout all generations." [psalm 146:10]
Reader: Throughout all generations we will declare Your greatness, and to all eternity we will proclaim Your holiness. Your praise, O our God, shall never depart from our mouth, for You are a Great and Holy God and King. Blessed are You, O Lord, the holy God. You are holy, and Your Name is holy, and holy beings praise You daily. (selah). Blessed are You, O Lord, the holy God.
(version to be recited when by yourself):
You are holy and Your Name is holy and holy beings praise You every day forever.
Amidah: 3.
The Sanctification of God.
(version to be recited if with a group of ten or more):
Reader: We will sanctify your name in this world just as it is sanctified in the highest heavens, as it is written by Your prophet: "And they call out to one another and say:
Cong: 'Holy holy holy' is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory. [isa. 6:3]
Reader: Those facing them praise God saying:
Cong: "Blessed be the presence of the Lord in His place." [eze. 3:12]
Reader: And in Your holy Words it is written, saying:
Cong: "The Lord reigns forever, Your God, O Zion, throughout all generations." [psalm 146:10]
Reader: Throughout all generations we will declare Your greatness, and to all eternity we will proclaim Your holiness. Your praise, O our God, shall never depart from our mouth, for You are a Great and Holy God and King. Blessed are You, O Lord, the holy God. You are holy, and Your Name is holy, and holy beings praise You daily. (selah). Blessed are You, O Lord, the holy God.
(version to be recited when by yourself):
You are holy and Your Name is holy and holy beings praise You every day forever.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Amidah: the God of nature.
(for first amidah post, click here).
Amidah: 2.
The God of Nature.
You, oh Lord, are mighty forever. You revive the dead, you have the power to save. You sustain the living with loving-kindnesses, You revive the dead with great mercy. You support the falling, heal the sick, set free the bound and keep faith with those who sleep in the dust. Who is like you, O doer of mighty acts? Who resembles you, a king who puts to death and restores to life, and causes salvation to flourish? And you are certain to revive the dead. Blessed are you, O Lord, who revives the dead.
Amidah: 2.
The God of Nature.
You, oh Lord, are mighty forever. You revive the dead, you have the power to save. You sustain the living with loving-kindnesses, You revive the dead with great mercy. You support the falling, heal the sick, set free the bound and keep faith with those who sleep in the dust. Who is like you, O doer of mighty acts? Who resembles you, a king who puts to death and restores to life, and causes salvation to flourish? And you are certain to revive the dead. Blessed are you, O Lord, who revives the dead.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Amidah: the God of history.
the first time I read the Amidah prayer, I cried the entire way through. It is so beautiful. More than anything, I desire to have a heart before the Father that mirrors the spirit of the Amidah.
the Amidah consists of 19 sections, and I will be posting one each day until Christmas, on which I will post the Amidah in its entirety. I doubt there is anything that could orient our hearts to a truer perspective this time of year than the Amidah.
the Jews repeat this prayer three times a day. it is to be said while standing, with feet together as a show of respect towards God (this pose mirrors the vision of angels ezekiel had in which the feet of the angels appeared as one {ezekiel 1:7} ).
Before reciting the Amidah, it is custom to take three steps backward and three steps forward - the action a servant would take in the presence of a king.
The Amidah is not to be interrupted for anything other than very dire circumstances, for while reciting it, you converse with God Himself.
Amidah: 1.
the God of history.
Blessed are you, O LORD our God and God of our fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, the great, mighty, and revered God, the Most High God who bestows loving kindnesses, the creator of all things, who remembers the good deeds of the patriarchs and in love will bring a redeemer to their children's children for His Name's sake. O king, helper, savior and shield. Blessed are you, Oh Lord, the shield of Abraham.
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the Amidah consists of 19 sections, and I will be posting one each day until Christmas, on which I will post the Amidah in its entirety. I doubt there is anything that could orient our hearts to a truer perspective this time of year than the Amidah.
the Jews repeat this prayer three times a day. it is to be said while standing, with feet together as a show of respect towards God (this pose mirrors the vision of angels ezekiel had in which the feet of the angels appeared as one {ezekiel 1:7} ).
Before reciting the Amidah, it is custom to take three steps backward and three steps forward - the action a servant would take in the presence of a king.
The Amidah is not to be interrupted for anything other than very dire circumstances, for while reciting it, you converse with God Himself.
Amidah: 1.
the God of history.
Blessed are you, O LORD our God and God of our fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, the great, mighty, and revered God, the Most High God who bestows loving kindnesses, the creator of all things, who remembers the good deeds of the patriarchs and in love will bring a redeemer to their children's children for His Name's sake. O king, helper, savior and shield. Blessed are you, Oh Lord, the shield of Abraham.
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