>__Knowing that G-d exists is only the beginning of the fulfillment
>__of the mitzvo, feeling it is the real battle. To emphasize the levels in
>__belief, I'd like to relate a story said in the name of the Chazon Ish.
I have not been able to see all the posts about this subject, however I find
the idea of 'feeling' G-d in every aspect of our lives an interesting and
relevant one.
A great deal of the time I have not necessarily felt the presence of G-d
guiding my actions mentally or physically, however in Iyov we find that fear
of G-d is wisdom and to depart from evil is understanding of this.
This wonderful advice has been a constant help and guard to me. Through
departing from evil I can demonstrate that I have an understanding of the fear
of G-d. If I do not believe that G-d is real why should I attempt to try and
avoid what He has clearly shown as evil?
The more I plumb-line my life with G-ds Word the more I demonstrate I have an
understanding of the fear of G-d and the more I am able to demonstrate that I
have a belief in G-d that is not reliant on feelings.
We live very much in a feelings orientated world so I have found the down to
earth Heavenly advice found in Iyov of unrivaled aid.
Many Thanks,
Graham Ashford
graham_ashford@uk.ibm.com