Lettering by Laya Crust
There is a beautiful prayer said at night before falling asleep. We ask Gd and his emissaries- the angels Michael, Gabriel, Uriel and Raphael, to protect us during the night. Night used to be a terrifying time. Pitch black- no artificial light to illuminate paths and roads. Depending on the time and place there were marauders and wild animals. And death came stealthily at night. This beautiful prayer brings strength and comforting thoughts before drifting off to sleep.
Lettering by Laya Crust
A couple of weeks ago Myrna, a wonderful individual, shared the story of a young, 16 year old friend who has been diagnosed with cancer. Myrna felt that the best thing she could do was give him this prayer so that when he felt alone he could read it and feel surrounded by love and the presence of Gd and protecting angels.
In the name of the Lord, God of Israel
may Michael be at my right hand,
Gabriel at my left,
in front of me Uriel,
behind me Raphael,
and above my head the presence of God
May this prayer surround all of us at all times.
Have a Shabbat Shalom,
Laya
Laya Crust 