Good morning Bitachon of the day ❤
While reading Tehillim yesterday, I was struck by the verse: “G-d is our refuge and strength, a help in times of trouble; He is the most accessible, therefore we will not fear; He transforms the earth, when mountains are hurled into the midst of the sea” (Chapter 46). These words are a powerful reminder that Hashem is our unwavering refuge, an ever-present help in times of trouble. When the world around us feels like it is crumbling—when the earth shifts beneath our feet and the mountains we once thought immovable tumble into the depths of the sea—we remain unshaken. Why? Because we know that Hashem is with us.
He does not abandon us to chaos or fear. Instead, He surrounds us with His infinite presence, holding us steady in the fiercest storms. Hashem not only transforms the earth but also transforms our very souls, turning moments of upheaval into opportunities to draw closer to Him. In His embrace, fear dissolves, replaced by a faith that carries us forward, trusting that every trial is part of His divine plan, for our growth and His glory.
Life constantly presents challenges, moments when the ground beneath us feels unsteady, when the mountains we rely on seem to crumble. But even in these moments, we are called to remember the truth of Tehillim 46: “Hashem is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.” This assurance is not reserved for extraordinary crises; it is for the small struggles of daily life as well. When stress overwhelms us, when plans fall apart, or when fear takes hold, we must pause and turn to Hashem, knowing that He is right there, ready to carry us through.
Trusting Him means letting go of the need to control every detail and believing that even in uncertainty, His plan is perfect. Challenges, instead of being obstacles, become opportunities to grow closer to Him. Through His strength and presence, we find stability and peace. With this trust, we can face every moment with calm and confidence, knowing that Hashem is guiding us, transforming us, and will never let us fall.
Last year like I mentioned previously, I faced a very challenging time. It pushed me to my limits, but looking back, I see how much Hashem carried me through. As a way to thank Him for helping me overcome that struggle, I made a decision this year to do something I never imagined I could: from Rosh Hashanah through Simchat Torah, I committed to wearing only tzniut clothing and being extremely careful with kashrut. These were two things I had never been strict about before, but as a way to express my gratitude to Hashem, they felt like the right thing to do.
It wasn’t easy, but it felt incredible to fully dedicate myself to Him in this way. I took the struggle of last year and turned it into a way to thank Hashem, not just for getting me through it, but for the strength He gave me to grow from it. As a family, we all came out stronger. I see how everyone reacted to the challenges we faced, how they saw my struggles, and how I never let go. I stayed true to myself, kept pushing forward, and never stopped trying to overcome. And through it all, I felt Hashem right beside me. Every step of the way, I knew He was there, giving me the strength to move forward.
This journey taught me something profound: when we face challenges, we have a choice. We can let them overwhelm us, or we can use them to connect more deeply to Hashem. I chose to hold onto Him, to trust that He was guiding me, and to show my gratitude by stepping outside my comfort zone and dedicating myself to Him in ways I never thought possible. Through this, I learned that even in our hardest moments, Hashem is there, waiting to help us transform our struggles into growth, faith, and strength.
May we all have the strength and courage to thank Hashem beyond the bounds of our comfort zones, demonstrating our deep love and gratitude for Him. May we be willing to step into new and challenging places, doing whatever it takes to show our appreciation for His endless blessings. Amen.🙏
Wishing you all a wonderful day ❤