Traveler's Prayer

As you begin summer travel, I thought you might like to accompany your travels with a creative translation for a “Jewish prayer” for travel.

Note: Some say the “Shema” as they travel.

TRAVELER’S PRAYER:

May (you / we / I) be blessed upon embarking on your way. Just as our ancestors journeyed, may You guide us with the same protection and care that You provided for them. God, replace our anxieties and fears with your faith and Be with us as we travel. Help us to be kind, and compassionate when we meet other travelers along the way. May our highways, flight-ways and railways be safe and secure. May we find the holy sparks that are awaiting us to better understand our connection to You and our soul’s purpose.

May we travel with ease; and return with the gifts we were meant to receive. And may we remember to thank the one who guides us along our path.

Amen.