G-d’s benevolent Hashgacha Pratis extends to all leaving no room for anxiety; tackling it in stride and a clear head will help bring effective solutions; enclosed is a loan
By the Grace of G-d
22 Tamuz, 5738
Brooklyn, N. Y.
Mr. . . .
Greeting and Blessing:
I am in receipt of your letter of July 20, in which you write about various pressures, etc.
As requested, I will remember you in prayer in the matters about which you wrote.
The way to ease stresses is, first of all, to strengthen Bitochon - complete trust - in G-d, whose benevolent Hashgocho Protis extends to everyone individually and in all particulars, as our G-dly Psalmist, King David, often reminds us, "G-d is my shepherd, I will lack nothing,” and more in this vein. Hence, there is really no reason for anxiety. Needless to say, this is one of the basic tenets of the Torah.
To be sure, G-d expects a Jew to do what is necessary in the natural order of things, promising that "G-d, your G-d, will bless you in all that you do." So one has to go about doing what is necessary, but without worry; on the contrary, with confidence. It is also self-evident that when one views such pressures as a temporary test, and takes them in stride, calmly, with a clear head, it is much easier to find the right solutions and carry them out effectively.
Since all blessings come from G-d, and the channels to receive them are through Torah and Mitzvos, every additional effort in Torah and Mitzvos in the everyday life and conduct is bound to widen the channels to receive G-d's blessings, especially when they are needed most.
This would be a good time to have your Tefillin and Mezuzos checked to make sure they are kosher.
May G-d grant that you should have good news to report in all above.
M. Schneerson
P. S. Since it is not my way just to sermonize, and, especially, in order to show you my confidence in you, you will find enclosed a check for $500.00 (from one of our loan funds). It is, of course, interest-free, and you may repay it at your convenience.
