BS’D
The Chofetz Chaim ztk’l teaches that we are brought down into this world for the sole purpose of rectifying the world through recognition and acceptance of Hashem as the Creator. It is called a clarity of ’Oneness.’ Emuna enables us to dismiss all doubts about Hashem’s existence and the fact that everything that happens to us is for a reason and is for our best.
We are instructed to serve Hashem out of emuna and bitachon – clear knowledge that Hashem is always with us and steadfast trust that helps us act on that security. Doubts are insidious and often interrupt emuna growth. They may arise out of uncertainty over Hashem’s ability to help, or fear of something we believe is greater and more powerful than Hashem. However, Emuna empowers us to hope and trust in Hashem when beset with misfortune.
Feel and heal exercise of the day:
Close your eyes and visualize the word Echad in Hebrew א – ח – ד. Focus on the idea of Hashem’s unifying presence in the world.
