Shavuot class 1: Desertion

[Moderator]

The fateful moment when Ruth and Orpah chose whether to return to Moav or stay with Naomi and continue back to Eretz Yisrael decided the future histories of both women.  When one comes to a crossroad in life, what is the best way to know that the correct choice is being made?

[Tikvah]

The tricky part is no matter how hard you evaluate your decision, think about it logically, research, get in touch with your feelings, consult with people wiser than you, etc. you never really for sure know that you are making the right/best decision. You have to do all your hishtadlut in making the decision but with out Hashem's omnipotence you never really know.

[Edith1]

At the time you try to determine if your decision is best for as many aspects of your life that you can.  Of course you cannot forsee the future and your decisions have to be made based on the facts that you have.  When things change, you have to have faith in Hashem that he is leading you on the correct path that will fulfill your potential and serve him best. 

[Ayelet1]

Yes, I agree! Do your hishtadlut fully, and then trust in Hashem. Trying our best is what's expected of us, not perfection.