Being Chosen

1 Peter 2:9; Matthew 20:16; Deuteronomy 7:5-6

We are walking in today:  Being Chosen

Thank You Elohim for sending Your servant Dr. Phyllis Darden for coming to the line this morning to let us know that we are hand picked by the hand of the Lord God Almighty. Fiveamprayer we must understand that we were specifically chosen for His purpose and plan.  There is a specific ministry that we are assigned for.  Let us be found as willing vessels to Adonai.  We have gotta know who are in Him! To here this message again click here.

One candle is added to the menorah each night. The first night, you light only the shammus (the one at a different height) and one Chanukkah candle. By the eighth night, you light all of the candles.

Candles should be added to the menorah from right to left (like Hebrew writing). See animation at right. The shammus candle is lit first. While holding the shammus candle, recite the following blessings.  

Blessing over Candles
Blessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe
Who has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us
to light the lights of Chanukkah. (Amen)
Blessing for Chanukkah
Blessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe
Who performed miracles for our ancestors in those days at this time
Shehecheyanu (first night only)
Blessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe

who has kept us alive, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this season (Amen)

After reciting the blessings, use the shammus to light the Chanukkah candles from left to right (newest to oldest). See animation at top. Candles should be left burning until they go out on their own. They must burn for more than half an hour. Standard Chanukkah candles burn for about an hour.