[thereisone] Where You Let Him In
- From: Gutman Locks <locks.gutman@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: thereisone@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2017 07:21:34 +0200
Where You Let Him In
Someone commented on my statement to the Bnei Noah that G-d is
everywhere. He pointed out that there is a Chassidic teaching that G-d is,
“Wherever you let Him in.” So which is it? Is G-d actually everywhere - up,
down, all around, - or do I have to do something to let Him be everywhere?
The Zohar teaches “There is no place devoid of G-d.”[i] Hashem is
Infinite. The infinite by definition is endless, fills and surrounds all.
In fact there is nothing else than G-d,[ii] so obviously G-d has to be
everywhere.
Then what does that Chassidic teaching mean that G-d is wherever you
let Him in? “Letting G-d in,” means becoming aware of His Presence… to be
conscious that Hashem is right there with you. If you do not “allow Him in”
you will live a life unaware that He is actually present, as if He is far
away and not really involved with your moment to moment life.
How do we “let Him in”? One simple way is to talk to G-d. Talk to Him
when you are walking down the street or when you are sitting in your
office. Speak to Him as if you were speaking to your beloved father who is
standing just a few inches in front of you. Thank Him for all the good that
He has given you. Praise His Greatness… also tell Him what you need. Let
the Omnipresent One into your life.
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[i] “No place is devoid of Him” (Tikunei Zohar 57)
[ii] Deuteronomy 4:39
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