Tag Archives: God
Cultivating a Heart of Contentment
“I went from the horse-and-buggy to a man walking on the moon,” said the elderly man to his granddaughter, who shared this story with me recently. But then he mused, “I never thought it would be so short.” Life is … Continue reading
Prayer
As time drags on and answers seem faraway, teach me, Father, to find my help in You and Your presence. Enable me to endure, and empower me to trust in You. When your burdens overwhelm you, remember that God has … Continue reading
True Hope
Not long ago I visited the Empire State Building with a friend. The line looked short—just down the block and around the corner. Yet as we entered the building, we discovered the line of people stretching through the lobby, up … Continue reading
Five-Finger Prayers
Prayer is a conversation with God, not a formula. Yet sometimes we might need to use a “method” to freshen up our prayer time. I recently came across this “Five-Finger Prayer” to use as a guide when praying for others: … Continue reading
Know your Limits
There’s a notion in Kabbalah known as Tzimtzum, or construction. When God created the world, he limited his powers so we could have free will. You can take comfort in the limits of your powers, too. Like God, you do … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 