What elements does a 'prayer' need to be considered a complete prayer? If God always knows what we are thinking, why pray in the first place? Are there specific guidelines for how to request, and what types of things we have a better chance of asking for? Hear great answers to these questions, plus how God arranges to send His messages to us.
Feeling that God is like a brick wall to our supplications only points out how wide the gap between us really is. Tragically, our distance from God is so great that we also no longer feel the pain of the separation. Rebbetzin Heller's analysis of how to rebuild the relationship is psychologically astute, and practical in application.
There are a number of elevated Godly traits woven deep in the fiber of our being. Choosing to use these traits during our interactions with others will also help to develop a stronger sense of morality. What are these traits, and how do we get in touch with them? Included is Rebbetzin Heller's introduction on what prayer is and how it builds our relationship with God. Hear the two main blocks faced in prayer and ways to overcome them.
When Jewish prayer was canonized into the siddur we use today, which seems to have removed much of the spontaneity from it. Rebbetzin Heller maps out the order of importance of our daily prayers, when to stand and when to bow, plus the keys for knowing where the minyan is up to. She takes a look at how the beginning blessings of the amidah relate to your life.
Rebbetzin Heller focuses on the end of the amidah. Which blessing was added due to dire religious and political circumstances? And where is the hot spot in this powerful prayer can you add in your own personal requests, in you own language? And what are the components of peace as Judaism defines it, and where can we ask for it in our lives?
Deep inside every one of us is a point that connects to G-d. Prayer is a step-by-step ladder that moves you steadily up to realize this intimate connection. Tap into an emotional wellspring with the morning prayers.
God is 'endlessly' sending miraculous messages of His vast goodness to us - which is probably why so many of us have become so numb to them. Does the same reason apply as to why it's so hard to know if our prayers are being answered? Hear valuable advice from a very wise woman on how to keep our prayers fresh, and our eyes open to all the wonders that surround us.
Prayer may seem to be an idyllic state - unless of course it is frustrating and inaccessible to you. People from all walks of life struggle in relating to God, like doing prayer by rote, or failing to accomplish what you hoped for. Lori Palatnik deals with a number of common pitfalls and gives a simple recipe for tapping into this vital ingredient for living a full life.
Turning to God when we're out of options doesn't seem like a logical response, considering all the prayers we've uttered in the past that went unanswered. And why does God want us to call out to Him in the first place -- is it conceivable to think we can butter Him up or nudge Him enough to grant our wish? Rav Noah offers a unique way to look at prayer.
Praying three times a day can feel like a big burden, especially if done without much concentration. How can we move ourselves toward offering prayer with heart felt emotions? Rabbi Zweig suggests a new angle to wake ourselves up before each tefillah.