Woman Finds Divine Lesson in Running Out of Gas Before Shabbat Meal

During preparations for a Shabbat meal, a woman experienced a moment of divine reflection when the gas ran out just as she was in the middle of prayers. The incident occurred on the first Shabbat her new daughter-in-law was visiting. While praying, the author observed her family's growing panic and creative, yet ultimately unsuccessful, attempts to solve the problem, such as asking a neighbor or buying takeout.

She described her own calm during the prayer, feeling a "tiny taste" of divine sovereignty, and realizing that the situation was a metaphor for life. The author felt that this moment, when things don't go as planned, is when one can truly feel God's presence and acknowledge His rule over all aspects of life.

After finishing her prayers, she revealed that there was a spare gas tank, a solution her family had overlooked. This led her to imagine God observing humanity's struggles and worries throughout the year, while forgetting that a benevolent King, whose reign is everywhere, is watching over them, especially as they strive to acknowledge His sovereignty.