Distant

Why do we sometimes feel so distant?
Just when we need a divine hug..
Its not there
Disconnected..
Distant..
Even the tears
Arent there

Last night I was feeling just this...when as a Godsend I was looking at a sefer with a collection of the Baal Shem Tovs words..
And saw that one of his disciples asked him just this question.

And he replied...

When a child
A baby is born
He needs to be held
Always
Close

But
When the parent understands
Sees the child stands
Is somewhat steady
The child is ready
He takes a few steps away
Away
The child is scared..alone
For a moment on his own
Until he looks up and sees
His loving father on his knees
Just a few steps away
Waiting
Hoping
Arms open
Take a step...he pleads..
Walk to me
I will never
let
you
fall

Always for our good
God sometimes steps away from us..
Wants us to take steps on our own...
He’ll always be there waiting
Making sure we don’t fall

I went to sleep with a smile on my face.


:-)