| The Certainty of HaShem's Compassion
"Happy are you, People of Israel! Who purifies you? Your Father in Heaven purifies you!" (Yoma) When a person is inspired to improve himself, he turns to HaShem for help and forgiveness. Yet, how do we know that HaShem will mercifully accept us? The Torah tells us, "Your Father in Heaven purifies you." Just as there is no father who does not love his son, so too, "Your Father in Heaven" will always mercifully accept us. Even more, HaShem will lovingly purify us with His cleansing waters of spiritual purification.
Lesson: There is no greater happiness than knowing that whenever we are motivated to improve our ways, HaShem immediately accepts us with the attribute of a loving and merciful Father.
Visualization: Envision a child who is soiled with mud, turns to his father for help. See his father respond with compassion, and lovingly cleanse his son with fresh water. Know that HaShem, your Merciful Father, accepts you with love and forgiveness whenever you turn to Him. (Based on the commentary of Cochvei Ohr, Rav Yitzchak Blazer)
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