Alternatively, my grandfather zy”a explained that as soon as one davens to Hashem, bitter decrees are sweetened. The pasuk is saying: “I entreated Hashem saying” – as soon as someone davens to Hashem, His words become ‘saying’, meaning that they become soft words. (The word “laymar”, saying, always indicates a soft tone of voice.) The proof of this is that the Haftorah for Parshas Va’eschonon is “Nachamu Nachamu Ami.” This indicates that one receives comfort as soon as he davens to Hashem.
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- It Is Forbidden to Give Up HopeExplore the powerful lesson from Moshe Rabbeinu and King Hezekiah that one must never despair, as even a simple prayer in times of distress can annul a decree.
- Daven to Hashem, Even When One Cannot Properly ConcentrateThe Sefer Zera Kodesh explains that one should daven to Hashem in any situation, regardless of their ability to concentrate or their current state of mind.
- He Included All Future Prayers in His TefillahThe Zera Kodesh explains how Moshe Rabenu opened the gates of prayer for all future generations, including all subsequent tefillos within his own supplication.
- The Power of Prayer With TearsExplore the profound spiritual impact of praying with tears, featuring insights from the Kretchnifer Rebbe and a moving story about the Chofetz Chaim's mother.
- Engaging in Much PrayerDiscover how Hashem answers the prayers of every individual, regardless of their perceived worthiness, as explained through Tana D’Bei Eliyahu and Tehillim.
- Hashem Will Do What Is Good In His EyesThe Sefer Ha’Ikarim explains why sincere prayers may go unanswered and suggests a humble approach to davening for what Hashem knows is truly best for us.
- Seeing Only The Good of Eretz YisroelRav Menachem Mendel of Kotzk explains Moshe's prayer to see only the goodness of Eretz Yisroel and avoid the negative perspective of the Meraglim.
- Accomplishing Many Things With TefillahThe Kretchnifer Rebbe explains that although Moshe Rabbeinu's 515 prayers did not grant him entry to Eretz Yisroel, they were effective in many other ways.
- A Way to Overpower The Yeitzer HaraThe Kretchnifer Rebbe explains how to overcome the Yeitzer Hara by focusing on the present moment, as hinted in the verse Today if you listen to My voice.
- One Who Davens Regularly is Answered ImmediatelyThe Dubno Magid explains why regular prayer is answered faster than occasional prayer, resolving a Midrashic debate on whether the gates of prayer ever close.