My Mom and I were talking about the power of our positive words. When we speak goodness, truth, positive words, particularly Torah, the whole universe is knit together. However, when we speak negative, hurtful words, we actually bring violence to the earth. Storms, hurricanes, volcanoes, are the earth violently responding to the curse and our negative words. Words are powerful. I believe it is Brad Scott who teaches more on this subject. Well, this thought has really stuck with me the last few days. What is my speech bringing to the environment around me? What is it bringing to my family? What is it bringing to me and the little baby inside me? I have tried to be very mindful of my speech the last few days, and I encourage you to do the same. I have failed miserably, but I’m trying and growing.
Here are some positive thoughts to get us all going. They are quotes from the Amidah. Doug pointed out to me that each prayer ends with “Blessed are you, YHVH…” So, here they are.
Blessed are you, YHVH, the shield of Abraham.
Blessed are you, YHVH, who resurrects the dead.
Blessed are you, YHVH, the holy Elohim.
Blessed are you, YHVH, gracious giver of wisdom.
Blessed are you, YHVH, who desires repentance.
Blessed are you, YHVH, the gracious one who pardons abundantly.
Blessed are you, YHVH, the Redeemer of Israel.
Blessed are you, YHVH, who heals the sick of His people, Israel.
Blessed are you, YHVH, who blesses the years.
Blessed are you, YHVH, who gathers in the dispersed of His people of Israel.
Blessed are you, YHVH, the King who loves righteousness and judgment.
Blessed are you, YHVH, who breaks enemies and humbles sinners.
Blessed are you, YHVH, mainstay and assurance of the righteous.
Blessed are you, YHVH, the builder of Yerushaliym.
Blessed are you, YHVH, Who causes the pride of salvation to flourish.
Blessed are you, YHVH, Who hears prayers.
Blessed are you, YHVH, Who restores His presence to T’zion.
Blessed are you, YHVH, Your name is the Beneficient One and to You it is fitting to give praise.
Blessed are you, YHVH, who blesses His people with shalom.
Shabbat Shalom, everyone!
3 Responses
Oh, how I needed this! Blessed are You, YHWH!!!!
Thank you Heidi =)
This is great! Thank you for sharing!!
Shabbat Shalom,
Moria
So interesting you would post this as my dear friend and I at the library for our study of Daniel were speaking about this same thing. Speaking into our lives positive words from G-d's word..