During these Sabbath hours my Jewish brethren
are observing Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement. This special day, also known
as the “Sabbath of Sabbaths” is the holiest day of the year for Jews. For
approximately 25-hours they fast and pray, spending most of the time in the synagogues
and seeking repentance for their sins of the prior year. It is a unique and
special service for those of the Jewish faith.
While I believe seeking repentance
for our sins should be done regularly, there is nothing wrong with setting
aside special time to truly search within ourselves and pray for the areas of
our lives that need a little maintenance or a huge overhaul. Many times we carry
around burdens of things past because we haven’t forgiven ourselves. What unnecessary
loads we bear!
On this Sabbath and Day of Atonement
I hope you take time to reflect, forgive yourself and others of wrongs that
have burdened you. May a peace that passeth all understanding fill your souls
and engulf your hearts.
Happy Sabbath, Shabbat Shalom
and G'mar Hatimah Tovah (May You Be Sealed for a Good Year [in the Book of Life]).
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