D'var Torah: "Tomer Devorah" reveals, "HaShem continuously engages in good thoughts and positive contemplations. He continuously mediates on the esoteric secrets of the holy Torah, reflects on new dimensions of kindness to bestow upon His creations, and contemplates the good deeds of man. He does not allow any judgement to enter His thoughts." If HaShem focuses only on good thoughts, why is it necessary to mention that no negative thoughts enter His thinking? Even though HaShem is all-knowing, He chooses to overlook all human flaws. HaShem decides to contemplate exclusively on good thoughts, and deflect any negative notion from entering His mind.
Moral: HaShem masters His thoughts so that they are always good and positive. Also we, the Image of HaShem, have the power to keep our minds focused exclusively on good, positive, and constructive thoughts; and to filter out all negativities.
Application: Envision Avraham Avinu welcoming guests into his tent. Sense his warmth and see the joy shining on his countenance. Take note how his positive thoughts and loving feelings fill his heart with joy. Transpose Avraham's positive thoughts to your mind, and fill your heart with wisdom, love, and joy.
(Based on Tomer Devorah, Chapter Two, Rav Moahe Cordovero)
