If I'm sinning, how can I pray to G-d?

by Rabbi Tzvi Freeman

Library » Daily Life » Prayer | Subscribe | What is RSS? PRINT EMAIL COMMENT Each morning, when we wake up, we say in our prayers, "My G-d, the soul You gave me is pure." No matter what you do with your life, your soul remains pure. Even at the time you are committing the worst crime, your soul screams inside like a captive woman, remaining faithful to her Beloved Above. And now you want to take away from her that last opportunity to scream out loud for help? ADD A COMMENT Please email me when new comments are posted (you must be  logged in). COMMENTS That was such a beautiful mashal Posted by: Shuli, Merion, PA on Apr 18, 2005 wow, that mashal of a captive lady was so beautiful and inspiring... it was something to really think about read more less If I am sinning, how can I pray to G_D? Posted by: Mark N., La Grange, GA on Apr 24, 2006 Yes, I want to relieve her of any opportunity to scream at all. While I know it may not be possible to never sin, should I not aspire to be closer to He whom gave me this soul? read more less Prayer Posted by: George, Netherlands on Aug 27, 2006 Isn't it wonderful that we have an awesome GOD? Thank you for a beautiful response. read more less can I pray when I'm sinning Posted by: Carolyn Makovi on Jan 21, 2007 I burst into tears when I read the rabbi's answer. I've long ago done tshuvah, but I cried when I read that my soul never left G-d. Editor's Comment The soul has various levels, some are affected by sin, and some transcend sin. Prayer is a form of soul expression; it can come from the deepest elements within the soul. read more less the soul Posted by: Anonymous, Germany on Jan 27, 2007 it's great to know that the soul stays always clse to G-d ....but it's logic in a way i mean the suol comes from G-d... and i think we can feel it so many times!! For example when ppl in my relgion class say that G-d didn't create the world, I'm so hurt I'M crying...just because my soul is so hurt!! read more less RELATED CATEGORIES Mitzvot » Prohibitions Mitzvot » Prayer » I'd love to pray, but... Email to a friend Post a comment cancel Loading...