E Mussar - Sabedoria para o Crescimento Pessoal: SF

quinta-feira, 7 de julho de 2022

SF - One Who Prays For His Friend

Our Sages teach us an invaluable principle: "One who prays for his friend while he himself is in need of the same thing will be answered first" (Bava Kama 92a). This tenet is derived from Iyov, who endured untold suffering. How did he reverse his fate? By praying for his friends! In the merit of praying for others, he was relieved of all of his hardships. Even more, he lived an additional 140 years and HaShem blessed him with great wealth and four generations of fine descendants. We find another example of this principle in the life of Avraham Avinu. When Avimelech seized Sarah, HaShem afflicted Avimelech and his entire household with a crippling illness. Avimelech acknowledged his guilt, and Avraham prayed for him. As a result of Avraham's prayers, HaShem blessed Avraham and Sara with a son.

When we pray for others, feelings of love for them are awakened in our heart. HaShem, Who loves all of His creations, sees our compassion and answers our own request as well as our prayers for our friends.

Envision Avraham Avinu praying for Avimelech. See his heart fill with empathy for the suffering of a fellow human being. Be inspired by Avraham's love for others. Consider a person who needs help and pray for him or her.

(Based on the commentary of Rabenu Yona)