The Road to Emunah

The road to emunah is the road we take on our journey through life, the journey that we begin at birth, and is a path that we continue along until our last day in this world.  It is a search for meaning, and for faith.  In fact, emunah in its simplest translation means faith, but it also means much more than that; it is a firm belief and trust in the one true Divine Creator, the G-d of Israel.  The road to emunah is a journey which ultimately, and hopefully, brings us closer to our Holy Creator and King of the Universe, blessed is He; so close in fact, that we become echad (one) with Him.  Not like a drop of water in the ocean, that loses its identity and meaning, but like an individual grain of sand on a beach, maintaining its own unique character and history, while becoming a part of the whole.  The road to emunah is a journey that some reject, and others embrace with every part of their being.  It is a journey on which some become distracted by the side-shows and carnivals of life, while for others, they lose sight of the goal and become mired in their own troubles and tests.  When we continue to strive for emunah, ignoring the distractions and overcoming the tests, we find that we also discover peace and joy.  It is a journey that we do not walk alone, a journey where we walk with others. Some of us, though, attempt the journey alone in the midst of the crowd. Some of us don't even realize that there are others on the path with us.  The road to emunah is a journey where the successful are the ones who recognize their limitations, and are willing to allow others to help them along the way, and who, when they see a fellow in need of help, reach out a hand of friendship and assistance.  The road to emunah crosses through vast deserts and thick forests, up the dizzying heights of high peaks, and down into the deepest valleys.  Along the way are wonders and perils, rewards and consequences, and for those who complete the journey, a crown and wisdom.  Blessed is the Name of the King of the Universe, who draws us to Him, and who walks with us along the path to Emunah, blessed is He!