Ben Azai says (tractate Yoma, 38), “Whatever is yours you will get. A person cannot touch a hairsbreadth of what is prepared for his friend.”
Rashi explains that one should not fear losing his livelihood or position, because Hashem allows no one to touch whatever’s destined for someone else, even as little as a hairsbreadth.
The following example helps us to internalize this concept: A person desires to buy or to rent a certain apartment; the owner of the apartment tells him: “Sign the contract right now, because many people want this apartment, and I’m not going to wait for you!” Under pressure, he signs the contract without careful deliberation and without consultation, suddenly finding himself in a situation that he cannot manage, and he sinks into debt or similar problems.
One must therefore believe that if this apartment is destined for him – it will be for him! He should give himself ample time to consider the matter at hand, for no person will be able to take the apartment. When the right time comes, the apartment will come into his possession. And if the apartment does not come into his possession, it’s a sign that it was not destined for him. The main thing is that he does not go into debt, and he only takes what is truly destined for him.
If you really want confidence in your business dealings, continue reading What's Yours will be Yours on this week's Breslev Israel web magazine.
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Here's wishing you a lovely week with blessings of joy and success in everything you do!
