Blessed are You, Lord our God, Spirit of the Universe,
You sustain and guide me to this moment.
In this struggle with your commandment,
To preserve life, a sacred mitzvah.
As I face my plate with hesitation and dread,
I, a vulnerable, mortal being, beseech you.
Grant me strength like Moses leading Israel,
Like David defeating the mighty Goliath.
Through generations, your strength endured,
In a world unwelcome, survival they found.
Grant me the strength to sustain my life,
As you commanded, a divine pursuit.
You have kept me, sustained me,
Now, I implore your help, O Spirit divine.
