Little Nachman, Part 25

with translation by Rabbi Lazer Brody
and illustrations by Rebecca Shapiro

Little Nachman – Part 25

Dear children, you too can learn how to pray to Hashem from little Nachman.

We learned from our stories that Hashem hears every prayer, especially the prayers of a little boy or girl.

Sometimes other children make fun of a boy or girl who’s a little chubby or short. Sometimes other children are insulting, or even hit, or make us feel bad.

Dear children, the way to feel better is to pray to Hashem. He’ll protect you and hear your prayers.

It is as easy as saying: "Hashem, dear Father in Heaven, please hear my prayer and help me. Let me be happy, and let me see my good traits. Help me believe in myself and in the strength of my good qualities. Have mercy on me, Hashem, and never leave me. Protect me always!"

Hashem will be so happy when you pray to Him like that. He loves to hear the prayers of children.

You can ask Hashem for all your needs. You can say: "Hashem, please help me understand my studies. Help me to get along with my parents, my brothers and sisters, and with my friends. Please help me to always have good friends who will be there for me. Help me be sincere and honest, and help me to do the right thing always."

My sweet young friends, we should all realize how fortunate we are to have such a loving Father in Heaven who is more than willing to listen to us and to help us at all times. He loves all of us, especially you – His special sons and daughters – and is waiting for you to talk to Him. He wants to hear your voice; that way, you’ll get to know Him.

To be continued, G-d willing.