BS’D
Mishlei (3:5). “Trust in Hashem with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding.”
Shlomo HaMelech ztk’l authored Mishlei with a central purpose – to provide us with words of wisdom on how to direct our actions with deep insight and understanding. This knowledge provides for a better and happier life.
This passuk in Mishlei refers to events that are beyond our realm of control. If we devote our efforts towards that which we cannot change, this will only lead to anger and disappointment as our expectations will simply remain unanswered. In such cases where we cannot alter the reality of our situation, all we can do is simply accept reality for what it is.
In such incidents which are beyond our control – rely not on our understanding, only on Hashem. Devising various schemes to control the uncontrollable is absolute foolishness. We should not rely on our wealth and strength, rather place our entire trust in Hashem. All of our deeds and planning hold no value unless Hashem decrees them to be fulfilled.
We should strive to let Hashem’s wisdom guide our every move and not delude ourselves by thinking that we can control the outcome of events by virtue of our intellect, wisdom and power. Hashem is with us every step of the way, bringing about the best results that will carve the path for our ultimate best.
Today’s Daily Dose of emuna is sponsored and dedicated l’iluy nishmat Yisroel Reuven ben Meir Volff z”l. May his neshama bask in the Divine radiance amongst all of the tzaddikim who have departed from this world, Amen.
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