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The verse in Exodus 12:28 regarding the Paschal offering states, "And the Children of Israel went and fulfilled as G-d commanded Moses and Aaron."
However, they did not actually fulfill this Commandment because the verse refers to the obligation to eat the Paschal offering, which G-d commanded the Children of Israel on the first day of Nisan (the name of a Hebrew month). The actual eating took place later, on the fifteenth of Nisan. So, what does the verse mean when it says, "The Children of Israel went and fulfilled as G-d commanded Moses and Aaron?"
This means that due to their commitment to performing the commandment of eating the Paschal offering, G-d merits them for fulfilling the Commandment as if they had done it on the first day of Nisan! This principle extends to all other mitzvot (Commandments) as well.
For instance, when someone contemplates performing Teshuvah (repentance), G-d credits that person with fulfilling the commandment based on their intention and commitment to repent. The mere thought of Teshuvah awakens G-d's attributes of compassion and forgiveness, reversing our status in Heaven from iniquitous to righteous.
Today: Take a moment to commit to observe one mitzvah, and G-d will consider it as if you have performed it. (Based on Rashi)
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Here is an effective prayer for protection.
When you enter or exit your home, kiss the Mezuzah and pray:
“Shakai (The Al mighty), protect us from the yetzer hara (the negative impulse), and protect us from all suffering and distress, Amen, Selah.”
"שקי, ישמרנו מיצר הרע ומכל צרה וצוקה, אמן סלה."
As a result of kissing Mezzuah and reciting this prayer, your home will be protected from all damage. And the yetzer hara will humble itself to the one who recites this prayer.
Today: Kiss the Mezzuah of your home and recite the abovementioned prayer, and Hashem will protect you and your home.
(Maran Shapiro and Sefer Zechira) | 
