A Prayer While Standing on an American Food Line
Rabbi Menachem Creditor
Source of Sustenance,
help us remember
this line is not like other lines.
Yes, the shock of lining up for food
today, here, now,
is real. And...
there is food
at the end of this line,
enough food for all.
HaZan et haKol, Nourisher of All,
may the fear we feel,
the anxiety reality provokes,
have its moment. And...
May we be patient with those ahead
and behind us in line.
May we treat with respect
those who tend to us
who pick and package
and restock and bag the food
we need. And...
May we be grateful
we'll have enough.
May we do what we can
to ensure others will also have enough.
May we remember
this is only a line.
Amen.
