Good morning Bitachon of the day ❤️
There is not a single aspect of life that is random, rather each and every occurrence and interaction is part of an infinitely beautiful grand plan, a cosmic symphony, a masterpiece designed by Hashem.
Hashem relates to us in exactly the way we relate to him. As one of the pasuk says, “Hashem tzilcha, Hashem is your shadow.”. However you relate to Hashem, He will mirror.
In this week's Parasha Kedoshim, we encounter the commandment "You shall judge your fellow with righteousness." It reminds us that everyone is inherently holy, yet too often, we rush to judgment without fully understanding the circumstances.
When I moved to London with my best friend (who wasn’t Jewish) we decided to share an apartment. However, I didn’t have the financial support of my parents and couldn’t afford to pay the rent she proposed. She suggested that I pay what I could afford, and she would cover the rest. Initially, I hesitated, but she insisted because she valued our friendship and wanted us to live in the best neighborhood in London.
We found the flat, and my mom came to help me set up. When my mom arrived, she assumed that I had misled her into paying more than I did. Despite my attempts to explain, she refused to listen and ultimately asked me to leave the apartment. It was then that I made the decision to live with my Jewish friend, and my life took a different turn from that point on. My friend condemned me and believed I was dishonest, despite our long-standing friendship and close bond since a young age.
But Hashem orchestrated it all, with a much greater plan in mind for me. Despite not being as close, my Jewish friend came to my rescue, unwittingly altering the course of my life. To this day, she remains dear to me. It was truly a masterpiece plan from Hashem. All the challenges we face in life serve a purpose, even when we cry, suffer, and fail to understand in the moment. Eventually, it all falls into place. As our rabbis teach us: "One who judges his friend favorably will himself be judged favorably by Hashem."
My Jewish friend believed in me and offered her support without hesitation, despite barely knowing me. From a young age, I recognized the unique strength within the Jewish community, the willingness to lend a helping hand to one another.
If Hashem were to scrutinize us strictly, our mitzvot might not withstand the test! Hence, it's imperative for each of us to rely on Hashem's merciful judgment. This can only occur if we extend the same favorability to others in our own assessments.
May we cultivate the habit of judging our Jewish brothers and sisters favorably and may we always extend a helping hand to one another. Amen 🙏
Wishing you a very blessed Shabbat ❤️