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Emunah Bitachon Besimcha

Monday, August 24 09: The month of Elul is a great time to show Hashem that we want to be better than the year before. Most people choose one middah (attribute) to work on. Today we start "Nekudah Tova Bakol" (The attribute of the good points in everything). First we will choose to see the good in self, in Hashem and in others. Then as time progresses we will choose to see the good points in everything. T. Y. H.

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Being Tested Daily on Emunah

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Sunday, August 23 09: Why is it that our PERSONAL feelings get in the way of Emunah? Because a "lack of Emunah" is the norm, and working on creating a better sense of Emunah takes serious time, commitment and N.T.* energy. Therefore, one must practice seeing the good points in self often, as this leads to less "lack of" and more "Acceptance of Emunah" into our daily lives. THANK YOU HASHEM

(* N.T. = Nekuda Tova = Good points)

Early to Bed helps with Emunah

Emunah Bitachon Besimcha Thursday, August 20 09: Going to sleep early in the evening and awakening very early in the morning to daven with the Netz (sunrise) increases ones Emunah. Going to sleep early in the night eliminates worry and bad thoughts thereby leaving less room for lack of faith to occur. THANK YOU HASHEM

Thank You Hashem for your kindness

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Wednesday, August 19 09: Erev Rosh Chodesh Elul: Please light a candle today for my grandfather Rebbe Eliezer Zusia ben Yisroel Avraham zatzal. He was a great man who led by example. He treated my grandmother with the greatest levels of love, respect, honor, and understanding. He gave me my first lessons in Emunah. May his memory serve as a beacon of light upon all of us. Thank You Hashem!

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Hakoras HaTov (Positive Recognition) My grandfather adopted hundreds of orphans, widows and widowers throughout the war torn years. He treated them like his very own children. Upon his death in 1982, he left behind thousands of gems along his path. When he married my grandmother, a tiny light shone through the most darkest days I have ever seen. This light has led me onto the path I am on today. I am grateful to Hashem for bringing my grandfather into my life. I am thankful to my grandfather for teaching me by example what it means to live with Emunah, Bitachon, and B'Simcha! Thank you Hashem

about my grandfather

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eliezer_Zusia_Portugal

The Benefit Of Doubt

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Tuesday, August 18 09: Don't be surprised if our daily lessons turn into periodic tests within the ongoing pursuit to have more faith, trust and with joy. The biggest one that is sent almost daily is "Giving the benefit of the doubt" to self, others, and Hashem. It isn't easy, but with a constant awareness, we can become better at giving ourselves, others and Hashem the "benefit of the doubt". Thank You Hashem

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See the good, be the good, feel the good... in everything. Practice it and it gets easier over time. The ups and downs will get us there just keep at it. Thank You Hashem!

Good Tidings

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Monday, August 17 09: (Aleph-Bet Book) A person who is in the habit of bringing good tidings clothes himself in the quality of Eliyah Hanavi (the prophet). By (Bitachon) trusting in Hashem, one comes closer to Hashem. Let's use the power of MONDAY by saying "Thank You Hashem" as often as possible today. THANK YOU HASHEM

Emunah in Self first

Emunah Bitachon Besimcha Sunday, August 16 09: An important lesson in "Nekuda Tova" (Likutay Mohran) Just like we have Emunah (faith) in Hashem, we must also have Emunah in ourselves. We have faith that Hashem is listening to every word we say, even if we we havent't behaved so well, Hashem listens to every word. We each have the power to ask for compassion from Hashem.

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As it is stated (Psalms 145:18) "Hashem is close to all who call upon Him - to all who call upon Him sincerely" We recite this three times a day. By seeing the good within us and having faith is US. We step forward toward Hashem with Faith. When we have faith, we are strengthened to talk to Him, to get close to Him, and to trust B'simcha

Trust Removes Worry

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Thursday, August 13 09: (Aleph-Bet book) Bitachon (Trust) in Hashem saves one from worry. Through silence a person merits trusting in Hashem. By trusting in Hashem a person comes closer to him. Let us practice a few moments of silence today which will bring us to trust Hashem more and this way we may be saved from worrying so much. With faith, trust and joy. Thank you Hashem!

Pro-Active approach to talking Emunah

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Wednesday, August 12 09: Today we shall practice yesterday's incredible lessons of speaking Emunah in order to not glitch and fall - but to rise above all and have the Emunah we seek. Throughout the day, randomly stop and observe Hashem's awesome creations, and proclaim "Thank you Hashem!" Do the best you can at the level of faith you have. First see the good in you, then see the good in everything Hashem created!

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To read and hear Psalm 34 what David wrote when he realized that everything and everyone has a unique purpose in this world. Here is the link:
http://www.tehilimhotline.org/lecture_view.asp

You may also use this site to listen and read all 150 Psalms that David wrote. The power of tehilim is endless and helps build Emunah.

Talking Emunah

Emunah Bitachon Besimcha Tuesday, August 11 09: (Likutay Halachos) Emunah is something very powerful. Emunah is dependent in the mouth of a person. Therefore, a person should speak about Emunah. As it says (Psalms 89) "I will make known your faithfulness with my mouth" When a person falls into a lack of emunah here is a good idea how to snap back: "Talk emunah with your mouth" This in and of itself constitutes Emunah. Thank you Hashem!

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Continued from yesterday... Then as David wanted to show his strength, he decided to take the goblet belonging to the King. The King was guarded by a very strong guard. As David took the goblet he crawled under the great legs of the then sleeping guard. Suddenly, the huge man's leg dropped and crushed David. David said to Hashem, "Please don't forsake me now" and Hashem sent a bee, and it bit the leg of the guard and for the instant that the guard lifted his leg, David was able to escape. Then he realized that Hashem showed him that all three things have purpose, it must be there is purpose to it all. He then composed Psalm 34 "Of David when he disguised his sanity before Avimelech who drove him out and he left...

Today is a new choice

Emunah Bitachon Besimcha Monday, August 10 09: Each day we renew our faith in Hashem, so don't worry about yesterday and don't project anything negative toward the future. Choose to see the good in you and renew your faith in Hashem TODAY with Joy! Hashem wants us to grow closer to him with complete faith, trust and joy! THANK YOU HASHEM

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continued from yesterday.. Hashem created three situations where David before he became King David would see the value in all three creations. When he was running away from the pelishtim as they were looking to kill him, he began to act like a crazy person by writing slogans on walls all over town. The king told the soldiers to let him go as he is obviously a CRAZY person. Later on as he was running from the army that was chasing him he ran into a cave and Hashem sent a spider to spin a huge web at the entrance of the cave. When the army came looking they passed by the cave realizing that he can't possibly be in there... continued tomorrow

Emunah is a paradox

Emunah Bitachon Besimcha Sunday, August 09 09: (Sichot Horan) It is only possible to turn to Hashem with Emunah through truth, as it says, "...and all His deeds are with Emunah". Everything Hashem created was with the sense of Emunah. The entire world was created in a paradox with Emunah at its helm. Thank you Hashem!

Daniel Bendelman

So the challenge is to have the Emunah even through their are paradoxes behind subjects such as free will, divine providence and creation?

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100% correct!

Michaela VonTom Lawson

I have a daily devotional 'Prayer with Fire 2' by Rabbi Heshy Kleinman. His focus on Emunah has help my davening. Thank you for the continued focus.

James-Guy Jacobs

But why did Hashem create wasps? Seriously they just annoy you and seem to serve no other purpose other than to seriously irritate you on a hot day? Are they just a test? How were waps created with emunah?

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David before he became King David was annoyed by three things. 1) Crazy People 2) a Spider 3) a Bee. He said to Hashem these three are here to annoy and have no purpose so Hashem taught him three valuable lessons that each and every being has a purpose. To be continued tomorrow
(I love cliff hangers ) :)

Bitachon (Trust) Lessons

Emunah Bitachon Besimcha Friday, August 07 09: (Aleph-Bet Book) 1) Trust in Hashem brings peace. 2) Emunah (faith) produces Bitachon (trust) in Hashem. 3) A person who does not trust in Hashem tells lies. Lies prevents a person from trusting in truth. 4)The waters of the jordan river are a segulah for trust. THANK YOU HASHEM! Please feel free to send feedback. Have a beautiful and uplifted Shabbos!

Torah brings us closer...

Emunah Bitachon Besimcha Thursday, August 06 09: (Loshon Chasidim) Through Emunah Hashem destroys all bad decrees and he turns them into righteousness. (Hebrew word tzedek = din) Hashem turns this into the word charity (Hebrew word tzedaka = kindness) and this helps a person from sufferings connected to making a living. THANK YOU HASHEM!

Closer to Faith

Emunah Bitachon Besimcha Wednesday, August 05 09: (Aleph-Bet Book) 1. One's belief in Hashem must come through faith and not because of miracles. 2. You may achieve faith by being humble. 3. Faith is dependent upon a person's mouth. {Speaking about faith not only increases it ~ it is FAITH!} 4. Faith is considered like charity. THANK YOU HASHEM!

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Any quotes from the Aleph Bet book {Rebbe Nachman's Aphorisms on Jewish Living} is being written with permission from the publisher. You may purchase this great book where Jewish Books are sold the ISBN #0-930213-15-7

Emunah without pre-conditions

Emunah Bitachon Besimcha Tuesday, August 04 09: (from the sefer Ani Bechasdecha Butachtee) When it comes to Bitachon (trust) in Hashem it should not be done 'on condition on'. Many people mistakenly trust in return of, or 'on condition on'. To have Emunah (faith) and Bitachon in Hashem requires us to let go and let Hashem do what needs to be done. Over time we will see better changes within us. THANK YOU HASHEM!

The path to trust

Emunah Bitachon Besimcha Monday, August 03 09: (from the sefer Ani Bechasdecha Butachtee) The path to Bitachon (trust) passes through the simple and basic belief in Emunah (faith). Therefore, if one wants to awaken to have more Emunah he should take the simplest path. Before taking any action, first FEEL that with your simple faith in Hashem, you will get closer to Him. THANK YOU HASHEM! Say it often, and mean it!