When we wake in the morning, God graciously restores our soul (
neshamah or nefesh) within us in order to experience another day of life. This awakening is an analog of the resurrection from the dead: just as God revives us from the depths of our sleep and enables our eyes to once again receive
light, so will He ultimately revive the dead from their state and bring them
I thank you, living and eternal King,
for returning my soul within me in compassion,
great is your faithfulness
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. - Psalm 139:14
The Asher Yatzar blessing thanks God for creating the complexity of the human body and for the gracious gift of its proper functioning. In addition to acknowledging God's wisdom in creating our bodies, the blessing also includes an affirmation of God's healing power, "who heals all flesh and is wondrous in His doings"
In a sense, we are all like newborn babies in this world, entirely dependent upon God's love to sustain us and keep us alive for His purposes and glory. May the LORD give you health and peace as you reflect on His sustaining love today....
Blessed art Thou, LORD our God, King of the universe,
Who gave the heart understanding to distinguish between day and night
Who gave the heart understanding to distinguish between day and night
Blessed art Thou, LORD our God, King of the universe,Who made me in His Image, Who made me according to His will.Who gives sight to the blind, Who clothes the naked.Who releases the captives.Who straightens the bent.Who spreads the earth upon the waters,Who has provided for all my needs.Who establishes the footsteps of man.Who girds us with might Who crowns us with glory Who gives the weary strength