BS’D
No matter how many times we review the core meaning of emuna it is always worthwhile to review. The Chazon Ish ztk’l describes emuna in his book “Emuna u’Bitachon” as a feeling ingrained deep into one’s heart which can be compared to other human emotions.
Emuna is the soul’s ‘reaction’, her emotional expression towards her perception of Hashem Yitborach in her life. Essentially emuna is an emotion that needs to be aroused and fill the heart. When the heart acknowledges and ‘feels’ Hashem’s presence, the soul is infused with holiness. ‘Genuine’ emuna is one that is felt in the depths of one’s heart.
Indeed emuna is acquired through learning and intellectual knowledge however that is part one of acquiring emuna. The second half is the avodah of instilling it deep into one’s heart.
Emuna is an emotional belief that Hashem guides every minute detail in life. It is a heartfelt knowing; a reassurance that leaves our heart warm and secure. The stirring may come as a result of experiencing anguish which awakens emuna and causes one to yearn for Hashem’s closeness. Our reliance on His compassion and warm embrace can clearly be appreciated when we fall on tough times.
Today’s daily dose of emuna is dedicated to the complete healing of Naomi Miriam bas Roysa Shpetla. May Hashem send her refuat hanefesh v’refuat haguf among all of Klal Yisrael in need of yeshuot v’nechamot, Amen.
