I put on my Tefillin for the first time this morning and it was amazing (shout out to my boy Rabbi Kramer for getting me and Dad each a pair, thanks). The Tefillin came with a DVD, it had people talking about what Tefillin meant to them. Each person said something different, but the one thing that was said that stuck with me through out my whole morning prayers was that, the act of putting on the Tefillin is literally bonding yourself to G-d, and before I put them on I didn't understand but it is the most profound thing. When you wrap the Tefillin around your fingers you say "I will betroth you to me forever. I will betroth you with righteousness with Justice, with love and with compassion. I will betroth you to me with faithfulness and you shall love the Lord." In doing this you are betrothing your self to G-d every morning. Like I have said in previous posts you can't just read about it you have to experience it.
Another thing the DVD talked about was that the first thoughts in the morning are the most important. When you put on the Tefillin you kind of set the pace for the rest of the day. And there is no better pace to set than that of bonding you self to G-d.
Jew Boy out!
3 comments:
That was very touching. Although its something I will never personally experience, its a beautiful act and wonderful to hear you speak of it with such sincerity. I know you must be thrilled. How are you recovering?
I agree with you Ian, those first few minutes of the day make quite a difference. I have always found that when I take the time to pray and spend time just communing with our Creator and studying His Word that it makes a tremendous difference in how the day goes. It is great that you are doing that.
That was beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing.
Mama
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