Thought for Today: Shabbat January 14:

Pour all of you energy into trusting Elohiym today. It is through trust that you stay connected to Him aware of His Presence. Every step of your life-journey today and your future can be steps of faith. Even baby steps are easy and can almost be taken with unconscious ease. Giant leaps are another matter altogether, leaping across chasms in semidarkness, scaling cliffs of uncertainty, trudging through the valley of shadow of death. These feats require sheer concentration as well as utter commitment to YHVH. Each of Elohiym’s children is a unique blend of temperament, giftedness, and life experiences. Something that is a baby step for you, maybe a giant leap for another person and vice-versa. Only YHVH knows the difficulty or ease of each segment of your journey. Beware of trying to impress others by acting as if your giant leaps are only baby steps. Never judge others who hesitate, in trembling fear, before an act that would be easy for you. If each of Adonai’s children would seek to please Him above all else, fear of other’ judgements would vanish, as would the attempts to impress people. Focus your attentions on the path just ahead of you and on Adonai Elohiym Who never leaves your side.