G‑d knows all before it occurs. More than that: It is His knowledge that brings all events into being.
But we still have free choice.
You claim this is inconceivable. I ask you: Knowledge of all existence before even the thought of existence is conceivable? ~ R’ Tzvi Freeman
“One should always pepper his speech with phrases like ‘Baruch Hashem,’ or ‘with the help of Hashem,’ or ‘G-d willing,’ etc. Training oneself to speak in such a manner will help a person to always maintain a sense of gratitude to the Creator for all that he has.” ~ The Shel”ah HaKadosh as quoted in Torah Tavlin
“Holiness is an altered state of consciousness which is the product of man’s pulling back from the physical to attain the inner state of union with the Most High.” ~ The Light of Ephraim by Simcha H. Benyosef (A book a highly recommend)
A halber emes iz a gantser ligen. – A half truth is a whole lie.
“Words are the pen of the heart; music is the pen of the soul” ~ R’ Schneur Zalman of Liadi zt”l
“A miracle is a gift of true knowledge. The greatest thing in life is to be aware of Hashem, to have a real feeling that you’re standing in front of Him. A miracle gives you that feeling in one flash. It’s served on a platter and you’re so impressed you’ll never forget it.” ~ R’ Avigdor Miller zt”l
“When I am about to start davening, I am overcome by a terrible sense of embarrassment. How can I approach Hashem in prayer when my life is so riddled with sin? On second thought, however, I realize that this must be my yetzer hara talking, trying to dissuade me from davening. How do I know it’s him? Because this never happens when I’m ready to eat!” ~ R’ Michel of Zlotchov zt”l from Torah Tavlin
“Sin is sweet in the beginning, but bitter in the end.” ~ Talmud (not sure where specifically)
“You write to me you are concerned that you no longer believe. If you don’t believe, then why does not believing concern you?” ~ The Lubavitcher Rebbe zt”l
