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God and Me

"How do I create a relationship with God? I do not want to mindlessly mouth words that have no meaning. Tell me how to approach God! Teach me how to speak and listen to Him."

Long ago, the Maggid of Mezritch learned the most profound lessons from children. Watch them and learn. All that you need to do is apply them to your relationship with the Holy One, blessed be He. Pay attention.

1. Be happy with your toys.
2. Do not sit still. Work with what you have (and look for ways to improve your relationship with the Holy One, blessed be He).
3. Cry for what you want. (God wants to hear from your heart.)

Applied to your life, this is all you need to feed your spirit and nourish your soul.

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