Taste and See that Yah is Good- The Alef and TAV

Celebrating Rosh Chodesh by praying Psalms 113-118

Psalm 113

Psalm 113

¹ Praise the Lord.^[a]

Praise the Lord, you his servants;
    praise the name of the Lord.
² Let the name of the Lord be praised,
    both now and forevermore.
³ From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets,
    the name of the Lord is to be praised.

⁴ The Lord is exalted over all the nations,
    his glory above the heavens.
⁵ Who is like the Lord our God,
    the One who sits enthroned on high,
⁶ who stoops down to look
    on the heavens and the earth?

⁷ He raises the poor from the dust
    and lifts the needy from the ash heap;
⁸ he seats them with princes,
    with the princes of his people.
⁹ He settles the childless woman in her home
    as a happy mother of children.

Praise the Lord.

Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan marks the beginning of the Hebrew month of Cheshvan, which is often a time for reflection and preparation for the upcoming winter months.

Observances and Customs:

• Prayers and Blessings: Many communities include special prayers in the morning service, such as the recitation of Hallel (Psalms of praise) on Rosh Chodesh.
• New Month Blessings: It is customary to wish others a happy new month, often with the phrase “Chodesh Tov.”
• Torah Reading: In some traditions, there is a special Torah reading associated with Rosh Chodesh.

Personal Reflection:

• Time for Introspection: This month is often seen as a time for personal reflection and setting intentions for the month ahead.
• Charitable Acts: Engaging in acts of kindness or charity can be a meaningful way to start the month.

Community Activities:

• Gatherings: Some communities hold special gatherings or events to celebrate the new month.
• Learning Sessions: Participating in study sessions or discussions about the significance of Cheshvan can enhance understanding and connection.

Cultural Practices:

• Seasonal Preparations: As Cheshvan is the only month without major holidays, it can be a time to prepare for the winter season, both physically and spiritually.

The wise men of Edom have been destroyed says Yah

I had a dream of an open door and a man leading me into it. This was the prelude to many of my dreams and visions. There was a way; it was very narrow. There was a woman that was in the narrow way who had a light that would not go out. I wondered with great wonder who this could be? She could pick up serpents with her hands. Was it Wisdom? I also saw a man who had a menorah before him sitting on a throne. These must have been holy people. There were serpents, and children who many were with the lady who I thought was wisdom. I wonder til this day who this woman was.

indeed, he who watches over Israel
    will neither slumber nor sleep.

Proverbs 31:18

She perceives that her merchandise is good, And her lamp does not go out by night.

Fearing ICE, many undocumented immigrants are worshipping in hiding instead of at church

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https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/fearing-ice-many-undocumented-immigrants-161535249.html

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Many undocumented immigrants across the United States say they are too afraid to attend church, after President Trump, on his first day in office, ended an old policy of designating places of worship as sensitive locations that were off-limits to Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Priests and pastors at congregations across the country tell CBS News that attendance has dropped sharply as a result. Now, pastors are taking unprecedented measures — like locking doors during services and hiring volunteers at the doors to make sure ICE agents don’t enter, welcoming worshippers into their homes for private gatherings, and delivering communion directly to their doors — to ensure their communities can still practice their faith, even in hiding.

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A time when the stranger can no longer worship is not what Yahuah calls for. He is supposed to be a strong tower of refuge for everyone. The Church should not be an ICE detainee camp ground. This displeases Yahuah that folks would want to take Him away from a certain group of people because they haven’t completed paperwork.

Should’ve, Could’ve

I didn’t know my own strength

A life that was hell-bent

Spent

Without Yahuah

Without Yahusha

Dreams of Should’ve

Could’ve

Maybe the next day

That is what I would say

Then Yahusha stepped in

and showed me the mess I was in

He cleaned me up, and filled my cup

My dreams are NOW,

So stupid was I,

Time spent without Adoni