Updated 1.17.24
Prayers for anyone who is finding Judaism for the first time, re-discovering their Jewish roots and traditions, or trying to incorporate prayers into their life but haven't really decided on the whole G-d part yet.
Reform Judaism Focused Prayers
A prayer for the day.
Blessed Ruler of the universe, who brings forth the light of a new day, grant me the wisdom today to seek truth and justice in all that I do. Give me inspiration to be compassionate and kind, caring for those in need. Open my heart to the beauty of the world around, reminding me of Your presence in every moment. Fill this day with blessings, peace, and joy.
-Amen
A prayer for the anxious heart.
Greetings blessed Ruler of the universe, who has granted me another day on this earth. Today, the stitches on my heart feel extra tender. I ask that you heal them enough to lower my anxious self and help me feel strength instead of weakness and change instead of a set-back. Show me the road to guide my pain out and bring wisdom in.
-Amen
A prayer for the grieving heart.
Baruch Atah Adonai, I lost someone recently and my heart is heavy with grief. Help me let go of the pain and focus on the positive memories I have with this person instead. I know that grieving is part of the process, but help heal the thoughts that bring guilt and pain and make more room for thoughts of gratitude, forgiveness, and peace. I will continue to live my life honoring their soul and sharing their stories and turn their memory into a bright, warm light.
I will use every smile, and every laugh, as a chance to let their brightness shine through me.
-Amen
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Haven't Committed to G-d Yet Prayers
A prayer for releasing control.
Hey Universe, thank you for trusting me today. I know there will be obstacles, challenges, and choices for me to make and overcome. I am confident in myself and my ability to recognize when these come up and I ask that you give me the energy to respond with peace and serenity. Give me the grace today to only control my words, my actions, and my response. Nothing more and nothing less. Fill my day with opportunities. Give me the chance to practice my good skills and my patience.
I wish every human and animal on this earth a great day.
-And that's the truth-
A prayer for being the best you have the capacity to be.
Hey Universe, I'm grateful to wake up today and take on this day, but I'm not feeling like I have the energy or capacity for patience or kindness. Help me recognize that if this is happening to me, it is happening to others. Remind me that we are not alone when we experience days of low. Give me the strength today to still be the best me I can be, even if that best is only 10%. I promise to be grateful for whatever I have to give to the day. I will rest. I will recharge. I will come back tomorrow to try the day again and I will give myself this grace.
I know this too shall pass.
-And that's the truth-
A prayer for when you are grateful.
Hey Universe. Some days are hard and some days are easy and some days are just meh. No matter what day I'm having though, I am grateful for what I have around me. I am grateful for the sun that warms my face, the faces that I see today (familiar or not), the food and water that I consume, the conversations I have with others or with myself, and the love that I have for myself even on days when I struggle to find it. Every day that I wake up, and walk this earth is a true reflection of how lucky I am.
Help me stay kind, and humble.
-And that's the truth-
A prayer to calm anxious thoughts.
Today my mind has been a little overwhelmed. There are a lot of thoughts jumbled in my head and I'm struggling to find peace. I know that anxiety is just worry about future things I can't control. But one thing that is in my control is my response. Help me find the strength to step away from the things I can't control, and ground me in the things I can. Ground me in my response, ground me in my solitude, ground me in my peace. I do not need to go down the road of anxiety and self doubt today.
Help me stay strong on the journey that is meant for me, nothing more, and nothing less.
-And that's the truth-
A prayer when you can't fall asleep.
Thoughts are racing through my head but as long as I focus on my breathing, my sweet dreams will come take me away. I am letting go of everything that isn't serving me and only focusing on my breath. I am slowing down my thoughts with my breath and showing myself how easy it can be to drift into a peaceful sleep.
Please put my mind at ease and help me let go, to let G-d.
-And that's the truth-
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