Tehillim 102 and 103 for Conception
Tehillim 102 and 103 for conceiving a child
Psalm 102 – “Tefillah LeAni” — the Zohar HaKadosh calls it the prayer of the poor. It is also called the first prayer in the world.
Why?
This is the prayer of the poor—the very prayer that is accepted first by the Creator.
All other prayers are moved to the background when this prayer is heard. The Zohar HaKadosh calls Psalm 102 the prayer that precedes all other prayers, because suffering turns a person's heart toward the Creator.
The Sages say that it corresponds to the shel yad Tefillin.
Psalm 103 – “Barechi Nafshi” — (bless my soul) — this psalm was recited by David HaMelech when he was gravely ill. He prayed to Ha-Shem for healing, for only the living can bless their Creator.
Why is Psalm 103 recited in cases of infertility?
The Mekubalim teach that
Verse 1 – “Barechi nafshi et Ha-Shem, vechol keravai et Shem kodsho” — (bless my soul, G-d, and all my being—His holy Name) — corresponds to the fetus being present in the mother's womb. Therefore, these words should be recited with proper kavanah;
Verse 2 – “Barechi nafshi et Ha-Shem, ve'al tishkechi kol gemulav” — (bless my soul, G-d, and do not forget all His kindnesses) — corresponds to the child nursing at its mother's breast;
Verse 7 – “Yodia derachav le-Moshe, livnei Yisrael alilotav” — (He made His ways known to Moshe, His deeds to the children of Israel) — corresponds to the 13 Attributes of the Creator's Mercy.
Verses 20–22 – “Barechu”...
“Bless G-d, His angels ...
Bless G-d, all His hosts...
Bless G-d, all His creations”— David sang these words when he was born!
(Material from the “Sila Tehillim” website, based on a lesson by Rabbi Tzvi Nissanzon)
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