Blessed are You, Holy Guide,Â
for cradling us in Your careÂ
with every breath.Â
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Every day in the morning blessings,Â
we thank YouÂ
for making our steps firm,
hamekhin mitzadei gaver.
In this timeÂ
of turbulence, sickness and violence,Â
we lean into Your guidanceÂ
like wobbly-legged toddlers.Â
Thank you for steering usÂ
especially when we are shakenÂ
by fear.Â
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RuakhLit. Spirit. Some new versions of blessings call God "Spirit of the World" (Ruakh Ha’olam), rather than "King of the World" (Melekh Ha'olam). ha’Olamim, Your guidance helps us
distinguish between safety and danger
so we know when to riskÂ
and when to protect.Â
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Blessed are You, El Shaddai, our Compassionate Protector.
