Late Afternoon Prayer

"The soul is always praying. It constantly seeks to fly away to its Beloved." --Rav Kook


My afternoon prayer is particularly poignant - why is this so? Because the late afternoon is particularly suitable for spiritual growth, at the end of the working day. At this time of the day, we are able to put aside our mundane worries and concerns, and concentrate on our spiritual aspirations. Then the soul is free to elevate itself and blossom. This late afternoon I will plant myself for prayer - allowing the soul to flower with new strength; branching out naturally with inner emotions.

Dear God, 

Please make me

who You would have me be

That I might do 

as You would have me do. 

May I be a blessing on others 

That I might feel

Your blessing on me. 

Amen