Modeh Ani for Noahides – A Powerful Morning Prayer of Gratitude
- Rabbi Moshe Perets
- Nov 25
- 2 min read
By Rabbi Moshe Perets
Every morning, the world is created again.
Not only the sun.Not only the sky.But your soul.
And the first response to creationshould be gratitude.
What is Modeh Ani?
Modeh Ani is a short Hebrew prayer said immediately after waking up:
"מודה אני לפניך מלך חי וקייםשהחזרת בי נשמתי בחמלהרבה אמונתך"
It means: "I thank You, Living and Eternal King, for restoring my soul to me with compassion. Great is Your faithfulness."
This prayer is about acknowledgment. Gratitude. Surrender. Awareness.
Why Should Noahides Say Modeh Ani?
Because this prayer is not about being Jewish. It is about being human.
For Noahides, Modeh Ani helps you:
• Start the day with humility
• Recognize that life is a gift
• Connect to the Creator before distractions
• Build a mindset of gratitude and service
The Seven Noahide Laws are not just laws – they are a way of life.
Modeh Ani prepares the heart for that life.
Word-by-Word Meaning
מודה (Modeh) – To admit, to thank, to surrender
אני (Ani) – I
לפניך (Lefanecha) – Before You
מלך חי וקיים (Melech Chai Vekayam) – Living and Eternal King
שהחזרת בי נשמתי – You returned my soul to me
בחמלה – With compassion
רבה אמונתך – Great is Your faithfulness
Every word contains humility and awareness.
How to Say Modeh Ani Step-by-Step
When you wake up, sit or remain lying calmly
Say the prayer slowly
Think: “Today is a gift”
Begin your day with purpose
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By Rabbi Moshe Perets
Rabbi Moshe Perets is the President of the Noahide Academy of Israel, Founder and Executive Director of NoahideAcademy.org, the world’s largest Noahide informational website. He accomplished his Rabbinical Studies at the Chabad Yeshiva and his medical studies at the University of Louvain in Brussels, Belgium.
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