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Bound together in hope - Daily Minyan reading - July 16, 2024

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The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah

July 16, 2024


God of our ancestors 

Who lived through challenges and turmoil, 

Times of despair 

as well as milestones of joy and achievement, 

Be with us now 

As we seek peace and rest every night 

So that we will have renewed strength to 

Face the day to come. 

Hold us in Your infinite wisdom 

 so that our experiences and commitment

Will enable us to build bridges across ideological divides.

Support us in Your shelter of blessing

So that we can reach out to those who are hurting 

In a way that they will accept our sincere efforts 

to offer our care and help.

Guide us to keep our focus on the sacred ties of love 

That hold us together as partners 

And direct us to refuse to give in 

to the temptation to wield power

in ways that will cause freedom and justice

To depart from this world.  

When we speak of unity, may it be based 

Not on a human definition, narrow in its scope,

But, rather, may it derive from the Oneness 

That emanates from Your presence 

Which serves as the foundation of our very existence

As members of one family, bound together in hope. 


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