Prayer allows a person to be strong in his relationship with Hashem without permitting anything else to interfere as he is always hearing from Hashem how valuable he is. Rebbe Nosson writes that the eternal connection between the Jewish Nation and Hashem was clear to Moshe. Therefore, when Moshe understood that according to the Torah they deserved to be destroyed after the sin of the Golden Calf, Moshe facilitated the destruction of the Tablets. His thinking was that Hashem's intent to create the Nation preceded Creation and even preceded the other things that our Sages say preceded Creation. As such, there is no way Hashem would ever give up on his Nation. Even though Hashem had informed Moshe of His intent by saying "Leave me alone, and I will annihilate them," Moshe responded by saying, "I'm not impressed and I will not fall apart because of what you are saying. You taught me a different truth, that You chose us."
This is the power of relationship - the relationship never leaves. Even at a time of great distancing, the love is stronger than the distance that is currently present. This is the concept of ברית, a covenant, a relationship that goes beyond logic. A true relationship that is not dependent on being near or far and is not susceptible to breakage. This conquers any distance, as Hashem said to Moshe, ""Thank you for breaking them."
Times of Hisbodidus reveal the inner truth - that Hashem shines light on His closeness to people. So much so that a person should feel it even when he feels distant. He can still say to Hahshem, "I'm not impressed and I will not fall apart because of any distance." He returns to the closeness despite everything that has transpired.
When a person speaks before Hashem and expresses himself with requests and demands, he wants to win over Hashem. This brings pleasure to Hashem. Hashem sends him words to use so he can win, so that Hashem can enjoy himself. Otherwise a human could never be victorious over Hashem. But Hashem provides him with the means to do so.
This is the power of relationship - the relationship never leaves. Even at a time of great distancing, the love is stronger than the distance that is currently present. This is the concept of ברית, a covenant, a relationship that goes beyond logic. A true relationship that is not dependent on being near or far and is not susceptible to breakage. This conquers any distance, as Hashem said to Moshe, ""Thank you for breaking them."
Times of Hisbodidus reveal the inner truth - that Hashem shines light on His closeness to people. So much so that a person should feel it even when he feels distant. He can still say to Hahshem, "I'm not impressed and I will not fall apart because of any distance." He returns to the closeness despite everything that has transpired.
When a person speaks before Hashem and expresses himself with requests and demands, he wants to win over Hashem. This brings pleasure to Hashem. Hashem sends him words to use so he can win, so that Hashem can enjoy himself. Otherwise a human could never be victorious over Hashem. But Hashem provides him with the means to do so.
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