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Can a Sinner Pray to G-d?



Question:

I don't feel that that I have any right to pray to G-d. I'm not religious at all. Over the years, I've committed many sins. Since i've turn against G-d and transgressed His commandments, how can I approach Him in Prayer?

Answer:

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?


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Posted: Feb 18, 2008
Wow, that's incredibly beautiful!
I have read a lot of your articles, Tzvi Freeman, but this is the most beautiful I have ever read. You clearly bring to light the reality that we are all children of G-d and that just as a parent will always love his children, even more so will G-d always love His children. Thanks!
Posted By Michael, Dongying, Shandong, China

Posted: June 16, 2007
Can a sinner pray?
Don't think of how, just approach Him, and find Him always there for you.
Posted By Star

Posted: Mar 2, 2007
Sons of jacob and their functions
I was impressed with your teachings, please send me more of that
Posted By PatrickLewis, saopaulo, Brasil



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