Blessed are You, Adonai our Elohim, King of the universe. Thank You, Abba, for dirty dishes. A sink full of dirty dishes means that the food necessary to sustain and strengthen was provided for my household this day. Thank You, my Father, for the ability to prepare what You have provided for my household. And thank You for meeting all our needs, according to Your riches in glory, through my Messiah Yeshua! Hallelu-YAH!!!

 

Phil 4:19

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Blessed are You, Adonai our Elohim, King of the universe, who sounds a warning when I have allowed the yetzer hara, the evil, carnal, self-centered impulse within me, to gain the upper hand. The Sages teach me that this yetzer hara is rooted in selfishness and self-sovereignty, and from it springs disobedience to Your will and Your Torah. Please, Abba, help me to cultivate the yetzer hatov, the good inclination and impulse, in my life, the one that always seeks to be obedient to Your Word. Amein.

 

Rom 7:19-21; Rom 12:21; Col 3:5-8

“Yom Berekha”, ©2018, p. 409

 

Blessed are You, Adonai our Elohim, King of the universe, who created all types of musical instruments. From the wind instruments, to those with strings, to percussion, and all in between, Father, what an amazing symphony when all play in harmony! Thank You also, my Creator, for all of those who are gifted in the playing of these instruments, for surely music is sweet to Your ears. Hallelu-YAH!

 

1Sam 10:5; 1Chr 25:3; Ps 33:2; Ps 150:3-5

“Yom Berekha”, ©2018, p. 405

 

Blessed are You, Adonai our Elohim, King of the universe. Thank You, my Father, for the seventh-day Shabbat, a place in time that You have established. Thank You, my Elohim, for this refreshing fountain of water, quenching the thirst in my weary soul. This time, this day, is very special to me, and I thank You for it. Amein.

 

Gen 2:2-3

“Yom Berekha”, ©2018, p. 358

 

Blessed are You, Adonai our Elohim, King of the universe, who instructs me to intercede and pray for all of those who are in authority over me, be it in the physical realm, such as our government, or in the spiritual realm, such as those within the congregational setting. I understand and acknowledge that no person holds an authoritative position except those appointed by You. And while I may not always agree with those in authority over me, it is my responsibility to pray, that I might “lead a calm and peaceable life in all reverence and seriousness.” Amein.

 

Rom 13:1-3; Heb 13:7; 1Tim 2:1-3

“Yom Berekha”, ©2018, p. 384

Blessed are You, Adonai our Elohim, King of the universe. Thank You, my Father, for mirrors. When I examine myself in a mirror, if I am completely honest with myself, I see all that I am not, and all that I long to be. Thank You, my Elohim, for the mirror of Your Word, Your Torah, which not only confirms these images, but also instructs me in how to become the individual YOU desire me to be. Thank You, Abba, for the mirrors in my life.  Amein.

 

1Cor 13:2; Jam 1:23-25; 2Cor 3:18

“Yom Berekha”, ©2018, p. 348 

 

Blessed are You, Adonai our Elohim, King of the universe. Thank You, my Father, for the creation of the seventh-day Sabbath, a covenant that You ordained for eternity. As I choose to keep this covenant, observing and honoring the Sabbath, it is a testimony to all of those around me of Whom I belong to. Hallelu-YAH, Abba! Hallelu-YAH!

 

Gen 2:2-3; Ex 31:16; Heb 4:9

“Yom Berekha”, ©2018, p. 318