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Daily Thought
Perhaps a person will say,
“I cannot fathom an infinite Creator, so why should I attempt to do so?”
“And why should I attempt to awaken my heart to show Him love? What can the love of this puny creature provide Him?”
“So I will just serve Him in complete surrender, doing that which is to be done, connecting to a will and desire far beyond my own.”
Such a person may be wise, but he is wrong.
Yes, it is absurd, but G‑d desires to be grasped by your human mind.
Yes, it is inconceivable, but...









