As a mediattion, I restated in my own words the 19 blessings of the Amidah and then
wrote a prayer for each one.
Blessed are you, O Lord, G*d of all generations
All-Mighty author of creation. You are without equal. You are unsearchable and perfect. Lord Our G*d have mercy on us. Halleluyah! Halleluyah!
Blessed are you, O Lord, G*d of life and death.
Master of Fate and eternal source of meaning, ask me to live forever for you and I will do so. Ask me to die right now for you and I will. Halleluyah! Halleluyah!
Blessed are you, O Lord, G*d of holiness
Measure of all that is holy, sanctify us through thy law. Grant us the opportunity to serve you and bring us close to your Torah. Halleluyah! Halleluyah!
Blessed are you, O Lord, G*d of understanding
Solace to our woe, all knowledge and grace are yours alone. Let faith fill us and drive chaos from the world. Halleluyah! Halleluyah!
Blessed are you, O Lord, G*d of repentance.
Gateway to renewal, Let us acknowledge wrong we have done and return to devotion. Halleluyah! Halleluyah!
Blessed are you, O Lord, G*d of forgiveness.
Sovereign of the universe, in whom we can let go of hate and forgive others, forgive us G*d our imperfections. Halleluyah! Halleluyah!
Blessed are you, O Lord, G*d of redemption.
Redeemer of your chosen, let us deserve thy constant care and lend us a portion of your grace. Halleluyah! Halleluyah!
Blessed are you, O Lord, G*d of healing.
Healer of bodies, minds, and souls let them serve you and help the pregnant mother, the wounded soldier, the elderly in pain, give hope to the suffering. All comfort comes from you. Halleluyah! Halleluyah!
Blessed are you, O Lord, G*d of abundance.
Sustainer who provides for our needs every minute, every hour, everyday and at all times do not abandon us, let our being be devoted unto you in thankfulness. Halleluyah! Halleluyah!
Blessed are you, O Lord, G*d who gathers the dispersed of his people Israel.
Light to the World, strengthen the light to the nations and fulfill the prophecies Halleluyah! Halleluyah!
Blessed are you, O Lord, G*d of justice.
Giver of the Torah that instructs our hearts, let those hearts hear! Give us strength to fight injustice and to be morally upright for thy glory is manifest in doing good and resisting the temptation to not do good. Halleluyah! Halleluyah!
Blessed are you, O Lord, G*d who smashes enemies and humbles the arrogant.
Destroyer of the unnecessary, make unnecessary the power of the selfish and the self righteous, Lord Our G*D uproot and revile those who idolize themselves and enslave the wills of others. Halleluyah! Halleluyah!
Blessed are you, O Lord, G*d of the righteous.
Most Righteous of all that is righteous, let us be more like thee in loving kindess. Let us be examples and angels to one another, let us be instruments of thy will. Halleluyah! Halleluyah!
Blessed are you, O Lord, G*d who rebuilds Jerusalem.
Incomparable Architect who set the foundations and holdeth back every atom from oblivion crown again Jerusalem among the cities of the Earth and purify it as a seat for your anointed and your spirit. Halleluyah! Halleluyah!
Blessed are you, O Lord, G*d of salvation.
Savior without torment, without price, Savior without effort, nothing withstands your outstretched arm. From our torment, our debt, our fear, and our weakness you deliver us each day. Halleluyah! Halleluyah!
Blessed are you, O Lord, G*d who hears prayer.
Judge and Stewart of our need, accept our prayers. Let us praise first, petition second, and thank always. We cannot know what is best. Give us serenity and patience. Give us hope and courage. Halleluyah! Halleluyah!
Blessed are you, O Lord, G*d who restores his divine presence to Zion.
Beloved of Israel, raise up the faithful and take away that which calls them from minyan, let all the world praise you. Only you can destroy us, instead let our children see the day when glorious judgment again sits enthroned; when the only law is your immediate apprehension. Halleluyah! Halleluyah!
Blessed are you, O Lord, G*d whose Name is blessed and to whom it is fitting to give thanks.
Supreme and sole Root of Being, all is yours. No gratitude is great enough but all is due to you. Thy ineffable name is one, thy essence supernal! Halleluyah! Halleluyah!
Blessed are you, O Lord, G*d of Peace
Holy One, who gives us the beauty of Shabbat, who ends wars, who unburdens the weary, and who gives love to the lost let us be worthy of your instruction and your peace. Let us remember we have been freed from bondage and that you alone have established creation on a firm footing. Halleluyah! Halleluyah!
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