Yehiel Mikhal of Zlotchov

"Choose anything, but follow it to the source".

What a powerful statement. This passage by Yehiel Mikhal opened my eyes to the power of creation and a whole-hearted belief in the goodness of one almightly Creator. This writing exemplifies the true power of God by humbling the reader to understanding that he/she is not as great or significant a force as sometimes we believe we are. The passage takes the reader back to the fundamental (and often overlooked) element of this religion...that we are are subjects of God's creation, and without him, we are nothing.

"And they would consider themselves to be nothing, for they would understand that without the power of God, who created them and who keeps them in existence, they are nothing...". So many times we are caught up in the business of our everyday lives that we cease to truly live for God, and often become masked by the desire of the "individual". This passage reaffirms the idea that God is the ultimate and sole creator and without him, we literally would not be.

We are at complete will of this Creator, to either live or die, and the true importance of this is often lost. I found it interesting when the author described individuals who are not attached to God, as "great in their own eyes". I believe this happens to many of us and the example of life and death used in the writing really brought me back to the realization that "I" am so small.

In the whole scheme of things, and in the presence of our Creator, "I" am so insignificant and so much at the will of His power. I found this point very powerful, because it is one that is often forgotten when speaking of religion. This basic and fundamental point really hit home and evoked emotions that I generally would not have when reading. The words of Yehiel Mikhal really made me think about my life....and how it truly is good, because God created it.