The Gemara states that when a person passes away, he/she will be asked 3 questions. The first of which is "nasata v'natata b'emunah" (if I'm not mistaken), which is usually translated, did you deal honestly in business.
The Shlah HaKadosh interprets that line more literally and then expounds upon it.
It literally means "giving and taking with emunah (belief)". The Shlah says that giving and taking means a chavrusa, study partners who give and take and share ideas.
The Shlah says an amazing thing. The first question every single person is asked is....
DID YOU STRUGGLE WITH YOUR EMUNAH??
H-shem does not want robots. H-shem wants thinker, not automotons He wants people to search Him out.
The struggle does not mean you lack emunah...it is a necessary step to strengthen emunah.
Recently, many people have told me online and in the class I teach, and I have thought as well, that my emunah is shaky.
Especially for me now in my life it is very difficult to keep my emunah. But knowing that H-shem knows about our ups and downs and rides the wave with us, and He in fact, wants us to have a few down moments is an interesting idea to ponder.
So, for all of you reading this who are confused, saddened, regretful of things you've done and said in real life or online, just remember that the struggle you are having is one of kedusha and that H-shem loves us all and will continue to love us all.
H-shem wants us to question Him...that is how confident He is in taking care of us!!!
Have a holy and relaxing Shabbos and learn 5 minutes of Torah for someone other than yourself!!!
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