Maariv has drawn significant criticism for the publication of the prayer. Other Israeli media have chosen to not publish the letter to respect Obama's privacy . 
Maariv has drawn significant criticism for the publication of the prayer. Other Israeli media have chosen to not publish the letter to respect Obama's privacy while many media sources outside Israel have printed the note or excerpts of it. In the note, Obama did not pray for success in his election but rather prayed for protection for his family and forgiveness. The note ended with Obama asking for God to "help me guard against pride and despair. Give me the wisdom to do what is right and just. And make me an instrument of your will."
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while many media sources outside Israel have printed the note or excerpts of it.
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In the note, Obama did not pray for success in his election but rather prayed for protection for his family and forgiveness. The note ended with Obama asking for God to "help me guard against pride and despair. Give me the wisdom to do what is right and just. And make me an instrument of your will."