Sefer Shinuyim ספר שינוּים The Book of Changes |
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Life of Trust in GOD ברוך הגבר אשר יבטח ביהוה והיה יהוה מבטחו "Blessed is a persons life when one trusts in GOD, Then GOD will become trustworthy and dependable for that person". Jeremiah 17 verse 7 ירמיהו פרק יז פסוק ז בטחון Life of Trust in GOD "TRUST is putting your hand out in the dark searching for help and finding it held" "Every problem has a solution, even when there seems to be no solution" In this chapter "Trust in GOD" from Sefer Shinuyim - The book of Changes, we teach the 3 spiritual aspects explaining the concepts of "TRUST in GOD". 1. Understanding the concepts and meaning of "Trust", understanding that "Trust" is a non-tangible spiritual bond of committment between two people in their mind, thoughts and souls. 2. Understanding the transformation during ones life where one begins to "trust in GOD" more than "trusting in people". The stages of life, where every child/person matures into an independant free-thinking adult, and stops trusting in "everyone" leading to the stage of life where one transfers ones thoughts of "trust in people" into the spiritual "trust in GOD". 3. Understanding the levels of "Trust in GOD". Identifying when one can rely on GOD & Spirit world, and when one must make "hishtadlus"-"השתדלות", and take personal responsibilty for ones actions to "get the job done", and understanding the levels of "Trust in GOD" when making any decision where one needs "DIVINE intervention" in ones life. Introduction Introducing the concept of "Trust in GOD", the famous spiritually written poem called "Footprints" explains how we misunderstand, forget and take-for-granted the continuous DIVINE spiritual help that sustains our lives and in WHOM we can always trust and depend upon for DIVINE help :- "Footprints" - Trusting In GOD One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand; one belonging to him and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life. This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it. "Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why when I needed you most you would leave me." The Lord replied, "My precious child, I Love you and would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you." 1.Understanding The Meaning Of "Trust". "Trust" is a dependable unwritten and unspoken bond that unites people. The bond of "trust" is not physical or tangible, it is purely a THOUGHT energy in the mind and soul that has the power to unite and connect people together. The bond of "trust" gives people a sense of identity and a connection to like-minded people, hence "trust" solidifies a bonding with the greatest energy of all - "the energy of the mind and soul". Indeed the bond of "trust" is a spiritual bond inherent in ones soul. The bond of "trust" can only be broken between people when the thought energy binding them is not the same, that is one-side has decided to change the thoughts in bond that has united their minds and soul. When the bond of "trust" is a good connection, then positive creative transfer of energy is produced to help the other persons soul. Whereas if the bond of "trust" is superficially unreal and one-sided, a sense of "mistrust" ensues, and then a person will feel negative, destructive and abusively drained by the bond and connection. In order to survive the person must disconnect from such a "mistrusting" and deceptive bond, as it is abusing and draining on a persons physical body, mind and soul. The need for the bond of "trust" is to ensure that people fulfill their collective purpose in life, fulfilling with loyalty and harmony their joint goals and objectives in life. Every society relies upon the bond of "trust" between groups of people which make up nations of the world so that collective survival of life continues. "Trust" is a Spiritual Bond Of Committment Between Two People In Their Minds and Souls. Indeed the bond of "trust" is a spiritual bond inherent in ones soul, which indicates a bond of committment to help, protect and assist the people who trust each other, on different levels depending the on the level of "trust". The highest level of "trust" is where one would even risk ones own life to rescue another. The reason for instantaneous magnetic attractions and "trust" between people is that their souls are already connected in a bond of "trust" which is inate within their souls, possibly from previous lifetimes or from the source of their souls in spiritual realms. The bond of "trust" creates a transfer of energy from one persons mind and soul to the other person and vice versa, and the continued connection between two people who "trust" each other acts to strengthen their channel and energy transfer between each others mind and soul. The bond of "trust" connects people so strongly that there is a constant flow of thought energy between people who trust each other. When people "mistrust" each other, this is because there is a blockage in the flow of thought energy between the two people, if one side has secrets to hide, the other feels a blockage of thought energy and "mistrusts" the other. This "transference" of energy between their souls is completely spiritual and non physical, this intangible bond of "trust" causes people to act physically out of a desire to help the other person as the bond of "trust" binds and connects their minds and souls together. So that each becomes part of the other. The bond of "trust" creates a binding force that if one person needs assistance then the other will act to save them, as they consider the other person an extension and a part of themselves. The bonds of "trust" create situations whereby other people are living other peoples lives; parents live their childrens lives and children live their parents lives; husbands and wives live each others lives; business partners are living each others lives and lovers live each others lives. This is acceptable provided one side of the bond is not stealing or blocking the other persons life and destiny, otherwise known as a "loss by transference". The Purpose Of "Trust" The purpose of "trust" and committment between individuals is to generate a collective good energy whilst living and working together in harmony. Providing safety, security and peace of mind in the knowledge that there is someone somewhere who will solve ones problems, will come to ones rescue and save you in emergencies and giving you the knowledge that you will never be alone. The bond of "trust" creates a dependable interaction between peoples mind and souls that ensures people that they are never alone. Giving people the reassurance that there is someone in the world who will help even in the most desperate of situations. Trust is knowing that there is someone somewhere who has the solution to ones problems. Mistrusting People Leads to "Trusting in GOD" The bond of "trust" that exists between people is used to motivate, guide and bind people the same goals, problems of "mistrust" arise because the common thoughts of people do not remain the same, and each individual developes their own selfish agenda and uses the bond of "trust" to benefit themselves instead of working collectively with common goals, this is perfectly normal amongst people as they "grow up", some friendships remain trustworthy whilst others turn into mistrust. During maturity and adulthood many people find that bonds of "trust" turn into mistrust, as selfish people abuse bonds of "trust" for their personal benefit. The inate need for our souls to have bonds and connections forces our mind and soul to ask ourselves the question "WHO CAN I TRUST?" Which inevitably brings a person to the next stage in life where one realises that there is NO ONE whom can help, save, rescue or find the solutions to ones problems. This is the stage in life where one accepts that one must "trust in GOD" and trust in a DIVINE spirit world, although most people only begin to think about "trust in GOD" on their death-bed in fear and contemplation of where they are going to after death ! "Trust in GOD " is a Spiritual Bond Of Committment Between A Persons Soul and GOD רבונו של עולם The Divine Creator of the Universe ברוך הגבר אשר יבטח ביהוה והיה יהוה מבטחו "Blessed is a persons life when one trusts in GOD, Then GOD will become trustworthy and dependable for that person". Jeremiah 17 verse 7 ירמיהו פרק יז פסוק ז The spiritual bond of "trust" that exists between an individual person and between GOD is unique and different for every person. The strength of the bond varies according to the strength of the persons soul, character, daily thoughts and the length of time one has lived with a "trust in GOD". "Trust in GOD" is a spiritual committment from a person in their mind and soul to depend upon GOD for help, strength and guidance. When a person "trusts in GOD", this means that a persons mind, thoughts and soul are connected to the DIVINE energy and is always thinking of how to best serve GOD in ones daily actions. Asking for guidance and giving genuine appreciative thanks to GOD for the gift of life. When a person trusts in the DIVINE GOD, the creator of everything in this physical universe and in the DIVINE Spiritual world, then ones soul becomes bonded and connected to the DIVINE GOD. "When GOD is for me, Who can be against me?" When one is "trusting in GOD", one is automatically bonded to GOD with a committment in ones mind and soul, then one is ensured of constant DIVINE protection as "if GOD is for me, who can be against me?" As anyone would be stupid to wage war against GOD - The Divine creator of the universe. This DIVINE connection and "trust in GOD" ensures personal protection, safety and security, for if anyone thinks of attacking you physically, verbally or mentally then they are attacking GOD. The only reason GOD will not protect ones soul is because a persons mind, thoughts and souls is disconnected from GOD. When Moses, King David, Eliyahu Hanavi, Isiah, Jeremiah and many other great spiritual leaders such as the Rambam, the Ari zal, Reb Chaim Vital, Rebbe Reb Yehonosson Eibeshitz to name a few, where attacked and their lives threatened even by other jewish people, they were eventually and miraculously saved because of their "trust in GOD" they were DIVINELY protected. They knew that their devoted selfless service to GOD, and their "trust in GOD" binded their souls to the DIVINE GOD, thereby giving them eternal protection.
2. Understanding the Transformation in Everyones Life Where One Begins to "Trust in GOD" More Than "Trusting in People". From the moment of our arrival on earth at birth we are relying upon and trusting other people. Constantly throughout our lives we are forming bonds of trust and disconnecting from bonds of mistrust. When we have situations where bonds of "trust" turn into "mistrust", we feel violated and cheated, we instinctively close our minds and souls to those untrustworthy people. Such abusive untrustworthy people have stolen a part of our mind, thoughts and soul, hence a process of "Closure" , "Protection" and a cancelling out of any "Loss by Transference" needs to be done, to regain our wholesomeness within our soul. During this transitional time one starts thinking about "trust" and thoughts of "who can i trust?" Which results in a time of isolation whilst one is healing from any trauma of mistrust and then searching for the meaning of "trust". At this stage of life, where every person matures into an independant free-thinking adult and stops trusting in "everyone", this process leads to the stage of life where one transfers ones thoughts of "trust in people" into the spiritual "trust in GOD" and "trust in ones Guardian Angels". מַה שֶלא יַעַשֵה הַשֵכֶל .... יַעַשֶה הַזְמָן For everything that the intellect cannot accomplish .... then time will succeed to accomplish . Philosophy of "Time" quoted from Sefer Shinuyim as explained in "Ability to Change" Once a person has had time to reflect, one instinctively starts to become more spiritually minded and learns that only GOD - the DIVINE spiritual world can be trusted. The more one prays and trusts in GOD, the more peace of mind one has, and the more one feels connected to the DIVINE GOD, creator of the universe. Feeling safe, protected and reassured that everything that happens in ones life is happening for the best and everything will be OK. ארור הגבר אשר יבטח באדם Cursed is a persons life when one trusts in people ברוך הגבר אשר יבטח ביהוה והיה יהוה מבטחו "Blessed is a persons life when one trusts in GOD, Then GOD will become trustworthy and dependable for that person". Jeremiah 17 verse 7 ירמיהו פרק יז פסוק ז When a person "trusts in GOD" ones life will become blessed, with a sense of inner peace, security and DIVINE protection, the more one puts "Trust in GOD" the more dependable GOD will become for that person, as one mind and soul is attaching itself continuously to GOD. However, when a person trusts misleading untrustworthy people then a persons life will be full of troubles, worries and problems. "אל תדאג" Dont worry ! "Only through Problems and Difficulties" It is ONLY through lifes difficulties, problems, bad experiences with deceitful, untrustworthy and horrible people that act as a catalyst for a person to turn to a belief and "TRUST in GOD". The only reason a person has problems in life is to bring one to an awareness of GOD and Spiritual world, learning the lesson to "TRUST IN GOD" and to stop trusting in untrustworthy selfish non-spiritual people. כל מאן דיעבד רחמנא ... לטב עבד "Everything that GOD allows to happen is for the benefit of our soul and always for good" Everything happens for a reason. אם בא אליך יסורים יפשפש במעשיך When something painful occurs in ones life, ask oneself "why is this happening to me and what is the lesson i need to learn?" There is always a reason, but if one cannot see it at that moment, dont worry, as with the "gift of hindsight" one will see the reasons for everything to happen in life. "גם זו לטובה" and one will see that everything happens for good. The "Gift of Hindsight" Through the passage of time we learn to see that everything that happens in life happens for our goodness. "For everything that the intellect cannot accomplish .... then time will succeed to accomplish" (Philosophy of "Time" quoted from Sefer Shinuyim as explained in "Ability to Change"). The gift of hindsight enables us to understand the reasons why seemingly bad things happen in life which actually have happend to save us from even worse situations. The gift of hindsight always makes a person feel unmeasurable eternal gratitude for the DIVINE intervention that has saved from our souls from difficult situations and horrible people. ? הראני נא את כבדך וראית את אחרי ופני לא יראו... שמות פרק לג פסוק יח Shmos Chapter 33 Verse 18 & 23 The Torah explains that Moses asked GOD, "Please GOD show me your ways and reasons why You do things?" GOD answered that "you can see me and my ways in hindsight, but never when confronted with a situation". Our souls are born into this physical life in order to learn, develope and change. The lessons needed to learn a belief in GOD, trust in GOD and a belief in a DIVINE spiritual world of souls are unique for every person. The lessons need to be learnt through challenges of life, only through intense and emotional challenges do we learn to develope our mind and soul. These lessons cannot be taught from books, they are emotional "life experiences" that we all need to learn and experience within our own unique minds and souls. The Spiritual guarentee from GOD, is that we will always see the DIVINE intervention in our lives, after the event - in hindsight. The lesson of life is - to TRUST in GOD - especially when we go through difficulties and remain reticent, (reticent means keep "shtum" - quiet, don't use any "complaining" words as the least said in difficult situations the better!) and believe that everything is going to be alright. "Trust in GOD, do good deeds and everything will turn out for the good". Trusting in GOD Creates A Bond of Trust The more one trusts GOD, the stronger the "bond of trust" becomes in ones soul. The more one relies upon DIVINE and spiritual guidance, the more DIVINE guidance a person will feel in ones life. The more thoughts of GOD one creates everyday in ones mind and soul - the stronger the bond of ones soul to DIVINE spirit world, and the greater the flow of spiritual energy in ones life. The most powerful bond a person can create in this physical world is praying to GOD. "יקראני ואענהו עמו אנכי בצרה" Prayers to GOD brings Trust in GOD The most powerful prayer is when one prays from ones emotions of heart and soul. Prayers in any language one understands enable one to bond ones mind and thoughts in "Trust of GOD". The more one prays - the stronger the bond. "Please GOD make a way for me, where there seems to be no way" The traditional prayer is "Please GOD make a way for me, where there seems to be no way". Entrusting GOD to help guide ones life to make the right decisions. The Psalm of "Trust in GOD" תהילים פרק לז Psalm Chapter 37 תהילים פרק לז Psalms Chapter 37 is known as the Psalm of "Trust in GOD", according to Sefer Tikunim anyone who reads Psalm 37 every morning when one wakes up and every evening before one goes to sleep for 30 days, is assured that one will have all ones problems taken care of, and one will no longer worry about ones problems.
Psalm 37 in English 1. Psalm of David, Do not be angry because of the wrongdoers, or have envy of the workers of evil. 2. For they will quickly be cut down like grass, and become dry like the wilted plants. 3. Have faith in the Lord, and do good; be at rest in the land, and go after righteousness. 4. So will your delight be in the Lord, and He will give you your heart's desires. 5. Put your life in the hands of the Lord; have faith in him and he will do it. 6. And He will make your righteousness be seen like the light, and your cause like the shining of the sun. 7. Take your rest in the Lord, waiting quietly for Him; do not be angry because of the man who does well in his evil ways, and gives effect to his bad designs. 8. Put an end to your anger and be no longer bitter; do not give way to angry feelings which are the cause of sin. 9. For the evil-doers will be cut off: but those who have faith in the Lord will have the earth for their heritage. 10. For in a short time the evil-doer will be gone: you will go searching for his place, and it will not be there. 11. But the gentle will have the earth for their heritage; they will take their delight in peace without measure. 12.The sinner has evil designs against the upright, lifting up the voice of wrath against him. 13. He will be laughed at by the Lord, who sees that his day is coming. 14. The evil-doers have taken out their swords, their bows are bent; for crushing the poor, and to put to death those who are upright in their ways. 15. But their swords will be turned into their hearts, and their bows will be broken. 16. The little which the good man has is better than the wealth of evil-doers. 17. For the arms of the evil-doers will be broken: but the Lord is the support of the good. 18. The days of the upright are numbered by the Lord, and their heritage will be for ever. 19. They will not be shamed in the evil time, and in the days when all are in need of food they will have enough. 20. But the wrongdoers will come to destruction, and the haters of the Lord will be like the fat of lambs, they will be burned up; they will go up in smoke, and never again be seen. 21. The sinner takes money and does not give it back; but the upright man has mercy, and gives to others. 22. Those who have His blessing will have the earth for their heritage; but those who are cursed by Him will be cut off. 23. The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and he takes delight in his way. 24. Even if he has a fall he will not be without help: for the hand of the Lord is supporting him. 25. I have been young, and now am old, but I have not seen the good man without help, or his children looking for bread. 26. All the day he is ready to have mercy and to give; his children are a blessing. 27. Be turned from evil, and do good; and your place will be for ever. 28. For the Lord is a lover of righteousness, and takes care of his saints; they will be kept safe for ever; but the seed of the evil-doers will be cut off. 29. The upright will have the earth for their heritage, and will go on living there for ever. 30. The mouth of the good man says words of wisdom; the talk of his tongue is of righteousness. 31. The law of his God is in his heart; he will never make a false step. 32. The sinners are watching the upright man, desiring to put him to death. 33. The Lord will not give him into their hands, or be against him when he is judged. 34. Be waiting for the Lord, and keep his way; and you will be lifted up, and have the land for your heritage: when the evil-doers are cut off, you will see it. 35. I have seen the evil-doer in great power, covering the earth like a great tree. 36. But he came to an end, and there was no sign of him; I made a search for him and he was not there. 37. Give attention to the good man, and take note of the upright; because the end of that man is peace. 38. But as for the sinners, they will be cut off together; the end of the wrongdoers is destruction. 39. But the Lord is the saviour of the upright: he is their strength in the time of trouble. 40. And the Lord will be their help, and keep them safe: he will take them out of the hands of the evil-doers, and be their saviour, because they had trust in Him. The Verses of Special Significance Ofcourse the whole Psalm 37, written by King David is of great importance, the following verses are of particular importance in reaffirming "Trust in GOD", faith and belief that ones prayers will be answered and problems will find solutions in the knowledge and trust that "GOD will make a way where there seems to be no way. בטח ביהוה ועשה טוב שכן ארץ ורעה אמונה והתענג על יהוה ויתן לך משאלות לבך 3. Have faith in the Lord, and do good; be at rest in the land, and go after righteousness. 4. So will your delight be in the Lord, and He will give you your heart's desires. גול על יהוה דרכך ובטח עליו והוא יעשה 5. Put your life in the hands of the Lord; have faith in him and he will do it. טוב מעט לצדיק מהמון רשעים רבים 6. The little which the good man has is better than the wealth of evil-doers. נער הייתי גם זקנתי ולא ראיתי צדיק נעזב וזרעו מבקש לחם 25. "I have been young, and now am old; yet have I never seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging for bread". תהילים פרק לז פסוק כה Psalms Chapter 37 Verse 25 ותשועת צדיקים מיהוה מעוזם בעת צרה ויעזרם יהוה ויפלטם יפלטם מרשעים ויושיעם כי חסו בו 39. But the Lord is the saviour of the upright: he is their strength in the time of trouble. 40. And the Lord will be their help, and keep them safe: he will take them out of the hands of the evil-doers, and be their saviour, because they had trust in Him. Psalm Chapter 37 Verses 39 & 40 Prayer from The Book of Jeremiah רפאני יהוה וארפא הושיעני ואושעה כי תהלתי אתה "Please Heal Me, O LORD", and I know that i will be healed; "Please Save Me", and I know i will be saved; for I am always praising YOU. Jeremiah 17 verse 14 ירמיהו פרק יז פסוק The Prayer of Trust in GOD אומרת יונה לפני הקדוש ברוך הוא רבונו של עולם ... יהיו מזונותי מרורים בידך ואל יהיו מתוקים כדבש על ידי בשר ודם "Almighty GOD and creator of the Universe, please provide me with food, livelihood, "parnosa" even if it is bitter, i would prefer to be dependant upon YOU - O LORD, than have a sweet livelihood in the hands of other people" and "Please GOD show me a way forward, where there seems to be no way". From Talmud Eruvin 18b "Trust in GOD then GOD will Provide" "Anyone whom does not need to take and takes, will die a needy person; Anyone that needs to take and does not take, will die a wealthy person where he can enjoy giving to many people; "Blessed is then person who TRUSTS IN GOD, then GOD will be TRUSTED" - (source from מסכת פיאה The Last Mishne in Mesechta Peah). Remember, however desperate a financial situation, better to TRUST in GOD than give away ones soul to someone else, always try ones best never to be in a position to take from others. The principle is based on the intrinsic identity of ones character which is either a "greedy taker", always wanting to take from others OR one of a "generous kind giver". A person whom is kind always wants to give to others and prays for other people, a kind person has an intrinsic "trust in GOD" and asks for help from GOD in order to provide generously for other people hence acting as a channel, a "flowing river" of charity and kindness. Whereas a "taker" will always be a "taker", relying upon, stealing and taking from other people, until the day they die. למד לשונך לומר איני יודע Teach yourself to say "I don't know the answer" When a person admits that they "don't know" the answer to their problems in life, then a person becomes humble in their ways and is then able to ask GOD for help and guidance. People who "know-it-all" will never admit they need help from anyone and will certainly never pray to GOD in genuine humility. Acceptance and Trust יקראני ואענהו עמו אנכי בצרה When a person accepts the fact that they are mortally human, and that there is a DIVINE POWER higher than this physical world, then a person accepts the fact that there is a DIVINE GOD and realms of Spiritual energy that can help and assist one even in this physical world provided one trusts and believes that one can be helped by the DIVINE GOD. "DIVINE intervention" does exist to the believer and to those who trust in GOD, and even to the non-believers too ! "Divine intervention" occurs daily in millions of peoples lives, helping, guiding, changing the course of their lives, preventing accidents and tragedies and protecting people, are all example of ways that one who truly "trusts in GOD" knows can happen and has had inexplicable personal experiences which have proven beyond doubt that prayers are answered and that "DIVINE intervention" does exist.
3. Understanding the levels of "Trust in GOD". Understanding the levels of "Trust in GOD". Identifying when one can rely on GOD & Spirit world, and when one must make "hishtadlus"-"השתדלות", and take personal responsibilty for ones actions to "get the job done", and understanding the levels of "Trust in GOD" when making any decision where one needs "DIVINE intervention" in ones life. העדתי בכם היום את השמים ואת הארץ החיים והמות נתתי לפניך הברכה והקללה Life is about Making Freewill Decisions Throughout life everyone is constantly making decisions, some good decisions and some bad decisions. Some very important decisions that will affect ones life irreversably and some decisions of no consequential importance. The importance of making good decisions and learning from ones mistakes of the past bad decisions will enhance a persons mind and soul. Until one is in the position to always make good decisions and even guide other people to make good decisions. There are many times when a person will simply not have the knowledge or experience to make good decisions, nontheless this should not peturb one from trying to make a good decision and with a "Trust in GOD" and DIVINE guidance one will be guided to make the correct decisions. "Every Problem has a Solution" In understanding physical life on earth is a journey and experience for our souls, and accepting that this physical "life" is just a piece in the puzzle of the "bigger" picture of eternal spiritual life. Hence "every problem really does have a solution". There is no reason for any fears, anxiety or worries in this life. Our soul lived before we arrived in this earth and will continue to live after we leave this physical life. Even in this physical life most of our experiences, thoughts and emotions are confined to the protected space of our inner mind and soul. No one can destroy our soul, no one can destroy our individual mind and thoughts. Therefore there is never a reason to fear life or anything that happens but the negative emotions produced in ones mind of fear itself. The "Secret" to finding solutions is "Trust in GOD" and positive thoughts of "Peace of Mind", Love and Happiness that are contained within ones mind, thoughts and soul, and will always ensure one to survive finding the correct solutions to every problem through a "trust in GOD". "Analytically Making a Decision" All choices in any decision-making process need to be categorised into 2 groups, good decisions and bad decisions. When a person is faced with complex decisions and choices to make, learn to wittle down the options into 2 options. When one looks at the whole problem in the present situation and then looks at the potential consequences of each different pathway, one can have a feeling at all the possibilities. Always analyse all the multitude of possibilities and then sub-categorise everything into 2 options. Once everything is broken into 2 options, the problem becomes much easier to solve. Then finalise ones choice at decision making moment into one of two options, and then pray for help, trust in GOD, pray for guidance and allow one to be guided to make the right decision. There is ofcourse the 3rd option which is prayer in the form of "Please GOD make a way for me, where there seems to be no way". This is the power and prayer of "Trusting in GOD". "The Answer" כי קרוב אליך הדבר מאד בפיך ובלבבך לעשתו "The Answer is very close to you, in your words and in your hearts to make decisions to do" The verse above explains that once a person has thought in ones mind and prayed with the power of speech then one must make an action. There is no point in talking about doing things and then never doing anything ! "השתדלות" Making an Effort "Hishtadlus"-"השתדלות", the most important thing is to DO, to act, to make changes and to make actions in this physical life. When one has decided to follow a particular pathway, one must get on and start. During the process of taking action one will always be guided and if need be feel instinctively to correct ones pathway. The "key" to receiving DIVINE guidance is to ACT. By making a physical action in this world simultaneously and constantly asking for guidance by praying for help and assitance, then one can be assured of help. "יקראני ואענהו עמו אנכי בצרה" Trust that Prayers to GOD are Answered All prayers are answered, even if the answer is not the reply what wants to hear ! Nontheless when a person is flexible and listens to the signs in ones life, then answers and spiritual guidance are given to everyone who prays. Even if one has no idea of any sense of purpose or direction in ones life, simply pray :- "Please GOD make a way for me, where there seems to be no way" The more one prays the more one bonds ones mind, thoughts and soul with the DIVINE GOD and with the Eternal Spiritual world. The more one prays the more trusts in GOD and trust that one will be guided to find the correct pathway in life. Conclusion for בטחון Life of Trust in GOD "TRUST is putting your hand out in the dark searching for help and finding it held" "Every problem has a solution, even when there seems to be no solution" "GOD will make a way, even when there seems to be no way" The bond of Trust between a persons soul and between the DIVINE GOD, will ensure a peace of mind and trusting life in this physical life and will enable one to develope, refine and prepare ones soul for the eternal life in Spiritual realms with a pure mind and soul of "Trust in GOD". "Trusting in GOD" in this physical world where we cannot visibly see GOD, makes the gift of awareness of GOD and TRUSTING in GOD a challenge to our mind and thoughts. Equally rewarding is the peace of mind, happiness and sense of protection from GOD when we do learn to teach our mind, thoughts and soul to TRUST IN GOD. ============================================================= Suggested Learning / Reading :- "Trust in GOD" - "Bitachon", שער בטחון, from Sefer Chovos Halevovos, חובת הלבבות, ===============================================
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