Rabbi Elazar Leventhal Says Waking Up Means God Has Not Given Up on You

Rabbi Elazar Leventhal reflects on resilience and renewal in his latest column, drawing inspiration from King David's response to his son Absalom's rebellion. Despite feeling broken and abandoned, David's awakening each morning symbolized divine trust and a chance to face new challenges. Leventhal emphasizes that every morning when God returns our soul to us, it is not just the start of another day but a sign of faith in our strength to endure. He cites the verse, "I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustained me," to illustrate that each new day offers a fresh opportunity to recover and begin again, even after setbacks. The rabbi encourages readers to see their daily awakening as a vote of confidence from God, urging self-belief and perseverance through hardships.