8 lights, 8 nights, 8 tefillos

Inspired by Rabbanit Yemima Mizrachi

Sitting with our candles after we have lit is a special time to pray. To thank Hashem for all the kindnesses He has done for us, and to daven for what we desire in our life.

Night 1: To not be lonely or depressed

Night 2: For a shidduch, for shalom bayit

Night 3: For righteous children

Night 4: For balance in life, to build within my 4 walls

Night 5: For my husband and children to love Your Torah and learn it deeply

Night 6: For simcha

Night 7: To connect to Shabbos, for Shabbos to be a source of blessing for my family

Night 8: For nissim, for childless couples to have children

Whatever we take the time to daven for, it should come from our heart and soul. The Chasam Sofer writes that if we cry in front of the candles, we can be sure our tefillos will be accepted. May our tefillos pierce the skies, this Chanuka and always!