MIDWEEK PRAYER

 Jews are instructed to pray three times per day.   They have a prayer book called the siddur. Here is a morning blessing from it that I have altered slightly to be all-inclusive.  It may be a different style than what you consider prayer but the thoughts are perfect.  It starts your day with the right mindset.

Blessed art thou, Lord our God,  King of the Universe, who gave the heart understanding to distinguish between night and day.

Blessed art thou, Lord our God, King of the Universe, who made me God-fearing.

Blessed art thou, Lord our God, King of the Universe, who did not make me a slave.

Blessed art thou, Lord our God, King of the Universe, who made me in his image.

Blessed art thou, Lord our God, King of the Universe, who made me according to his will.

Blessed art thou, Lord our God, King of the Universe, who gives sight to the blind.

Blessed art thou, Lord our God, King of the Universe, who clothes the naked.

Blessed art thou, Lord our God, King of the Universe, who releases the captives.

Blessed art thou, Lord our God, King of the Universe, who straightens the bent.

Blessed art thou, Lord our God, King of the Universe, who spreads the earth upon the waters.

Blessed art thou, Lord our God, King of the Universe, who provided for all my needs.

Blessed art thou, Lord our God, King of the Universe, who establishes the footsteps of man.

Blessed art thou, Lord our God, King of the Universe, who girds your people with might.

Blessed art thou, Lord our God, King of the Universe, who crowns your people with glory.

Blessed art thou, Lord our God, King of the Universe, who gives the weary strength.