Emuna Daily

“One who trusts in G-d will obtain the advantage of money, namely, a livelihood, but will be spared the mental distraction of one who has money and constantly worries about it. As the Wise Man said, ‘sweet is the sleep of the laborer, whether he eats little or much; but the prosperity of the rich man does not let him sleep.’ (Koheles 5:11).” ~ Chavos Halevovos

I heard from Dr. David Pelcovitz a quote from the Kotzker Rebbe regarding some tough questions of why tragedies occur.  He states “I can never believe in a god that I understand.”

“Sometimes you see that things have been taken out of your hands and are following a supernatural order.  At this point, just do your best at what you have to do —and stay out of G‑d’s way. ~ R’ Tzvi Freeman

There is hope, and there is trust in G-d –and they are two distinct attitudes.

Hope is when there is something to latch on to, some glimmer of a chance. The drowning man, they say, will clutch at any straw to save his life.

Trust in G-d is even when there is nothing in which to hope. The decree is sealed. The sword is drawn over the neck. By all laws of nature there is no way out.

But the One who runs the show doesn’t need any props. ~ R’ Tzvi Freeman