Good morning ❤️
Fear is very powerful emotion, and a dangerous one as well. It can be a motivator for great good, or a reason for terrible bad. It does not only cause us to perceive threat where it doesn’t exist, but also makes us react as if it actually did exist. Ironically, you tend to fear what you shouldn’t, rather than what you should.
The goal is to be righteous. This means doing as many mitzvos and avoiding as many sins as possible.
Clearly they are two different types of fear. One is a fear of committing sins, which leaves you on guard against them. The other is a fear that sins will turn Hashem against you, and make you unworthy of divine help. And not just fear of past sins, but even of sins yet to be committed.
The key words here are “confident in Hashem,” No Matter what. There’s just no reason not to trust completely in Hashem.
In everyday life, it is really up to you to determine how much of yourselves you are willing to put into your mitzvahs. But beyond that minimum, it is really up to you to decide how much the mitzvah means to you and how much eternal reward you want to earn.
I just witnessed a wounded soldier who lost his leg in the war deliver a compelling message. He expressed that sacrificing his leg was worth it, and he would do it again to witness a united Israel. Since the war began, he witnessed a sense of unity, transcending political differences. For him, it's all worthwhile for Hashem and Am Israel. He fervently prays that people won't forget this unity after the war is over, emphasizing the importance of staying united and close to Hashem. According to him, our chances in this world are slim without unity. This soldier took his commitment to a new level, willing to endure the loss of his leg for the sake of a united Israel.
In my perspective, he transformed the word "fear" into "courage" and "Bitachon." He believes that Hashem orchestrated these events because Israel lacked unity, causing widespread suffering.
May we all transform our “Fears” into “Courage” and “Bitachon”, enabling us to serve Hashem even more effectively and be together as one Amen 🙏
Wish you a wonderful day 🥰