Good morning Bitachon of the day ❤️
A field starts out empty, but when you put in the effort to grow something, it transforms into a garden. That’s how life works: when you give, something comes back to you; when you give nothing, nothing returns. Growing a flower is a miracle, because it shows the potential to grow even more. This is so true when we reflect on our lives and accomplishments. Without effort, there’s nothing to look back on, no roots left behind. First, you need a seed. That seed grows roots, and from those roots come beautiful flowers. The seeds represent the mitzvot you plant around you. In the Torah, the word zera (seed) has many meanings. It refers to both physical seeds and human descendants, as when Hashem says, "I establish My covenant with you and your descendants after you." The seed also symbolizes the Word of Hashem, which must be planted and nurtured in our hearts, just as a seed must be nurtured in soil. The Torah itself is a seed of divine knowledge, and without our effort and care, it won’t help us grow spiritually.
When you learn how to give and have an open heart, Hashem will bless you with so much more.
Hashem gives you the gift of life and we should nourish it, grow it, and share it with the world around you.
Baruch Hashem, when I started learning, I was fortunate to have mentors guiding me along the way. They helped me plant my own seed. When I arrived at my family’s home in Brooklyn 24 years ago, they welcomed me with a blessing, saying, "You won’t leave our home until you get married." Coming from Europe, this was such a foreign concept to me. I was young and had never given much thought to marriage. But she explained to me that marriage is the most important step in life, to have children and build a future with many descendants, continuing the Jewish nation. Sure enough, that blessing reached Hashem’s ears, and I met my husband two weeks later. Her blessing, filled with love and sincerity, was heard by Hashem. Her kindness planted a seed within me, and through that, I was able to connect deeply with Hashem as well.
May we all plant our own spiritual seeds, opening our hearts to Hashem, and nurturing them to grow into a beautiful, everlasting garden. Amen.🙏
Wishing you all a very blessed Shabbat ❤️