Sunday, February 27, 2011

Think Positive and it will be Positive.

"Think positive and it will be positive."
Meditation of G-d leads one to be aware that you are in His world, and He is the boss. G-d places a person in a particular time and place with a specific mission. All difficulties, trials, and tribulations are only there to be overcome. To jump the hurdle like an athlete, requires energy, stamina, and a good diet. A positive state of mind combined with a joyful heart, coupled with a daily Torah learning schedule and sincere prayer are required to run the course.

The Rebbe once said to someone: “If one is confronted with a problem and one has emunah (faith), then one trusts that G-d will help overcome the problems, but if one has Bitachon (trust), one do not see that there is a problem because G-d does not send any problems--only challenges!”

Anxiety and fear are results of lack of trust. In whichever situation, one should have the overall feeling that “I desire only the King and ultimately He is in charge of my destiny.” One will not earn a penny more than what He has decided one will earn, nor will one have anything that has not been allotted by G-d. Love G-d with all your strength. Love Him in whichever way He decides to deal with you, for all is orchestrated from Above.

This is in no way contradictory to praying to G-d for a change for the better; and indeed, G-d's salvation can come in the blink of an eye. The correct balance is to do what one is supposed to be doing in the present situation, pray for improvement and change, and have strong faith and trust that G-d will help guide and direct one’s affairs in the best possible manner.

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