Conscious of Hashem’s Presence
When I was once in Toulouse, France, the famous cardiologist, Dr. Asseraf, approached me.
He explained that he is far from Torah and mitzvot. Nevertheless, when he was informed about a car accident in which his son was critically injured, thoughts of belief entered his mind. “There is no atheist in a foxhole,” as the saying goes. During a crisis, the Jew turns to Hashem. But unfortunately, the good doctor did not even know how to pray.
- The Rav and his son, Rabbi Refael Meir Amram, shlita, during Birkat Ha’ilanot
He suddenly remembered the stories of the miracles of Rabbi Chaim Pinto, zy”a. He said to Hashem, “If these stories are true, prove it to me with a sign from Heaven, and perform a miracle for my son.”
Just a few moments passed when he was informed that his son had regained consciousness and opened his eyes!
How great is the power of a Jew’s pure thoughts. They can even reverse harsh decrees.
