BS’D
How can we infuse light into the tragic events of what happened to our boys? Suffering; a word we never wish to explore. We are all faced with a choice particularly these days: reject Hashem c’v or search within the decree itself and find Hashem there.
Even if we cannot come up with clear answers – the fact that we are searching for Hashem amidst the suffering testifies that we believe that the suffering is from Hashem. Consequently, we can delve deeper into our souls and remember that Hashem is our Father, He loves us, and everything somehow, someway serves a higher purpose. There simply is no other way to get through such tragic events. No other way.
Rebbe Nachman ztk’l teaches us that all suffering comes due to our lack of da’at (knowledge of the soul – our ability to sense Hashem’s continuous presence and guidance). Our da’at went into exile together with our physical bodies. We are unable to see that every single event that happens is sent directly by Hashem and for the best.
Our task is to increase our da’at; inject light, clarity and truth where darkness, confusion and injustice appear to be. Without this keen awareness, this heartfelt feeling, we can easily be swayed into believing that Hashem is c’v unjust and faulty in His ways, G-d forbid. Unfortunately this only intensifies the suffering.
The only way to escape this trap of confusion and doubt is through prayer. Through crying out to Hashem, begging Him to reveal His love for the Jewish people, we can return to the belief that everything is from Him and rebuild our da’at, understanding. This carves the path for us to begin to accept everything that happens, even if our minds cannot logically grasp the rationale behind the events.
May we only know of good tidings and revealed good, Amen.
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