Daily Devotionals

So why do we bless girls with the names of the Matriarchs? And why did Jacob say that all Israel would forever bless their children invoking the names of Ephraim and Manasseh.

Jacob realized that even during his most difficult moments, God was guiding him, and delivering him from all harm.

According to the Jewish sages, this anomaly teaches us that our faith in God cannot live in the past. Rather, our trust in God must be propelled toward the future.

Joseph’s grave became a point of clarity for the Israelites. It kept them focused on the future and on their ultimate goal of returning to their home.

The righteous live on through a legacy of good deeds and through the people that they positively affected during their lifetimes.

Prayer is a powerful force, and we are wise to make use of it.

When we come together as millions of small lights, we have the power to illuminate the whole world.

This is why we bless our sons to be like Ephraim and Manasseh. Because, as important as it is to be righteous and holy like the patriarchs, it is critical to live in harmony with our brethren.

Sometimes it is good to get involved with our own two hands—not because we have to, but because we want to.

When God’s children go through difficulties, God, our loving Father, comes with us, too. His loving presence is constant.

It’s time to love each other unconditionally and bring an end to all suffering in the world.

Need to resolve never to abandon God’s children—our brothers and sisters—in need. Like Judah, we dare not bring misery to our Father because we neglected.