Prayer for Starting Testosterone Therapy (תפילה לתחילת טיפול בטסטוסטרון), by Rabbi Lior Bar-Ami

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Date: 2024-10-28

Last Updated: 2025-02-02

Categories: Well-being, health, and caregiving

Tags: 21st century C.E., 58th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, gender expression, gender transition, LGBTQIA+, transgender prayer

Excerpt: A prayer for commencing testosterone therapy. . . .


Content:
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You are full of Praise, Worker of Miracles, Creator of Wonders,
I come before You in a time of transformation, seeking strength and guidance.
As I embark on this journey of self-discovery and growth,
I ask for Your blessings upon the changes that lie ahead.
Grant me the courage to embrace my true identity with love and compassion,
To navigate the challenges that may arise with resilience and understanding.
May this testosterone therapy be a tool for healing and empowerment,
Helping me align my inner and outer selves, finding harmony in who I am.
As I take this step towards becoming my authentic self,
I pray for wisdom to make informed decisions and care for my body and soul.
May Your presence be with me throughout this process,
And may I find comfort and support within the Jewish community and beyond.
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה
יְיָ, אֱלֹהֵנוּ
מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם.
אַשֵּׁר מַנְחֶה אוֹתָנוּ בִּנְתִיבֵי
הַשִּׁנּוּי וְהַהִתְחַדְּשׁוּת.
Baruch ata
Adonai, Elohejnu
Melech ha’olam,
ascher manche otanu benetiwej
haschinuj wehahitchadschut.

Blessed are You,
Adonai, our God,
who guides us on our paths
of transformation and renewal.

 

Contributor: Lior Bar-Ami

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