Sunday, August 11, 2019

The blessing of a Liturgical tradition

This past week, when Shabbat came, I felt at peace. I closed the Siddur (prayer book) and davened (prayed) with more appreciation for our liturgy than I have ever had before. I watched the sun set from the 4th level deck and recited the words I knew by heart. I was comforted by the words I know so well. 

The difference is, that each night I write evening, and I have to be creative. Each night, I have to come up with something new and meaningful … something.

Sometimes I struggle to come up with a prayer. The ideas do not always flow so smoothly.

But Shabbat came and I did not need to create or write. My mind rested as I recited the words we have be reciting for generations.

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