We continue our study in Tehillim perek 84 passuk 13, and continue to try to understand the concept of trusting Hashem insofar as how it relates to the end of the Exile and the building of the third Beis Hamikdash.

We continue our study in Tehillim perek 84 passuk 13, and continue to try to understand the background behind the statement that we are so fortunate to be amongst those who place their trust in Hashem.

We continue our study in Tehillim perek 84 passuk 13, and we study the whole chapter to try to understand the background behind the statement that we are so fortunate to be amongst those who place their trust in Hashem.

We study together perek 78 passuk 22 which speaks about what happens when we do not have Emunah and Bitachon in Hashem, and the proper approach to gaining back that Bitachon - by recognizing that the difficulties we face are a result of turning away from Hashem. The imperative is therefore to turn back to Him.

We study together Tehillim chapter 78 passuk 7 which speaks about how one gains Bitachon - by recalling the wondrous events and miracles Hashem has performed for us, and the relationship between Bitachon and keeping the Mitzvos - how Bitachon is the foundation for keeping Torah, and Torah's ultimate goal is to bring us to Bitachon - a real relationship with Hashem.

We study together the two paths of Bitachon, as quantified by R' Yisroel Salanter in the Sefer Even Yisrael. One is the path of the Chovos Halevavos, which involves minimal hishtdadlus-efforts, and one is the path of the Ramban (which we've studied with the Alter of Novardok), which involves relying on a miracle. We explore to whom each of these paths apply, and how one must find his way between them.

We explore a piece in Rav Tzadok MiLublin (Siman 64) that speaks about a game-changing idea that relates very much to Bitachon - Ratzon-Will. Ratzon is so powerful that when someone wields it, he experiences tremendous Siyata Dishmaya - Divine Aid. But this does not prove that the path this person has willed is a good path - it just proves that his will is very strong. We discuss the ramifications of this issue.

We study together Tehillim chapter 73 passuk 28, which speaks of the reassurance needed for the tzaddik-righteous individual. This is that although sometimes the wicked seem to prosper, ultimately they wither away, while someone who values closeness to Hashem experiences a cleansing through one's challenges.

We continue our study together in chapter 71 of Tehillim passuk 7. Dovid Hamelech - the anointed of Hashem - speaks of the fact that he is a symbol of the way Hashem deals with those who trust in Him. He asks that Hashem always give him strength and success, even as he gets old and his natural strength wanes - so that all will see and take to heart that Hashem is the strength behind all his successes.

We continue our study together in chapter 71 of Tehillim pesukim 5 and 6. Dovid Hamelech speaks of the faith he had starting as a small child - the rejection of his family, which was a great trauma - was an opportunity for him to develop greater Bitachon in Hashem. He held onto this faith throughout the times of darkness, until he ultimately reached the light.