| Joy Is The Prerequisite of Repentance \ The Wisdom of Our Prophets
D'var Torah: "Restore to me the joy of Your deliverance, and with a generous spirit, support me" (Tehillim 51:14). King David's prophetic insight reveals to us a holy and precious secret. What is the first step to self-improvement? King David enlightens us that before we engage in uprooting negative behavior, it is first necessary to ask HaShem to fill our hearts with "the joy of Your deliverance." We pray to HaShem for "joy" to counter the feelings of sadness and worry that are associated with dealing with our flaws. After strengthening ourselves with a full dose of HaShem's joyful deliverance, we have hope and confidence to engage in the process of repentance. Moral: The prerequisite of repentance is to pray to HaShem for compassion. The key to our successful repentance is our awareness that HaShem will accept our effort to return to Him.
Application: Envision King David begin his repentance by praying, "Restore to me the joy of Your deliverance, and with a generous spirit, support me." See how he strengthens his faith in HaShem's deliverance. Sense his heart filled with joy upon realizing the compassion of HaShem. Follow King David's formula for repentance by first praying to HaShem for strength and joy. Be inspired to perform repentance with love and joy. [Based on the commentary of the RaMad Vali] |
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