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8.30.2007

Facing the Past

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Author: Recovery Rabbi at 11:34 AM

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kbginak said...

As I struggle with Hashem (daily), I would love to know your thoughts regarding the recent stories of Mother Theresa and her doubts and sorrows over the existence of God. And, even more important, maybe you can share about great Jewish Sages (especially the Rebbe) and the doubts they felt along the way....

I struggle (and I mean struggle!) with questions such as, "what did I do to deserve the pain in my life", "why would God treat me so poorly?" etc. I know, intellectually, these are somewhat crazy and inappropriate questions as I know that I didn't 'do' anything to cause my life to be the way it is but I can't seem to feel that deep inside. When I say the Shema every morning and night (along with the 3rd step prayer) it's still 'acting as if' after many, many years of program. Most of the time I disregard my doubts knowing that I simply have to act right each day - stay clean, honest, and do for others. But I so want that "conscience contact with God" that remains elusive....

any thoughts you may have would be so appreciated

3:41 PM
Rabbi Yisrael Pinson said...

Different people connect to G-d in difrerent ways. i don't think it is healthy compare ones relationship with G-d no matter who that person is. The real question that you need to ask yourself is : Why do i care??? just accept the fact that you don't have a relationship, or that your relationship is in doubt. The fact that the status of your relationship bothers you is in itself a great relationship with G-d. You don't care that the neighbor's cat didn't return your phone call. If a family member ignored you, u would be upset. So you are in a relationship. All you need is to focus on the positive parts of it and continue with the good deeds.

9:16 PM

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