Rosh Hashanah

Reflection

“The Lord said to Moses: Tell the Israelites: On the first day of the seventh month you will have a sabbath rest, with trumpet blasts as a reminder, a declared holy day; you shall do no heavy work, and you shall offer an oblation to the Lord.” ~ Leviticus 23:23-25

Prayer

Creator God,

Accept today, O Lord, the prayers we offer with our Jewish sisters and brothers as they celebrate the beginning of a new year. As the trumpet blows this day, may it call us to renewed faith in you, hope for the future, and love for one another. May this new year inspire us to search our hearts that we might be open to your will in our lives. As we recall that you are the creator of all, may our celebration strengthen the bond that unites us with you and stirs us to fulfill our responsibilities to one another. In the name of the God who is our creator, we pray. Amen.

Call to Action

Take time today to examine my heart. What do I need to do to be more faithful to God and to my relationships with, and responsibilities to, others?