Erev Shabbat
May 13th, 2008One of the greatest blessings in my life has been the practice of lighting the Shabbat lights. It started about 5 years ago, when after praying to HaShem for a deeper life and understanding of Himself, He lead me into Torah (I am not Jewish by birth)! Regardless of how busy the week has been, I always try to prepare a special dinner and get the table ready for the Shabbat. There is something so deep and intimate knowing that I light my candles in my home and say the ancient prayers, the same is being done by my sisters in HaShem worldwide. The double portion of blessing comes from hearing the prayers and blessings from my husband spoken over the Challah and wine. What a beautiful and peaceful way to enter into the Shabbat! Blessed is HaShem who draws ALL people to Himself in loving kindness.