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In the first of the “Trilogy of Tribulations,” Jeremiah describes his inauguration as prophet. Although his first prophecy is one of impending doom, it contains within it a hidden message about the power to transform mourning into joy.

The Power to Transform

Trilogy of Tribulations - Part I

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By Mendel Kaplan
Rabbi Mendel Kaplan is the founder and spiritual leader of Chabad @ Flamingo in Thornhill, Ontario, he also serves as a Chaplain of the York Regional Police Service
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July 5, 2010
Tribulations
I believe we are all given some tribulations in our life so we may grow more spiritual. And depend on G*d, because G-d is the same yesterday, today and forever. He allowed Noah to have the Flood to deal with, Daniel in the Lions den, Joseph with the Multicolor coat to deal with the Kings of Egypt just like Moses; all having to rely on G*D to fulfill their own destinies. We all have certain trials and tribulations or we dont grow spiritually! G*d is there for us all because hes the same G*d he was for all those prophets and Leaders of the past! I dont feel we will suffer any less than they did! Because G*d does not have any respector of any person. He's the same to then and now for all his children! Tribulations is how he forces us to grow up! And accept the circumstances of sinfulness in our day as in the past!
Anonymous
NF, NY
June 29, 2010
The Power to Transform
These lecture gives me lots to think about with prayer and mediation i will ask deeper questions to get a bigger picture. i know that G-d has given all of us curtain tasks. It is knowing enough to know what the right signs are compared to the wrong signs. The balance is a fine line, when not watching we can end up walking right off the cliff. i really am satisfied with just the nature of my life and not what buys the worlds attention. i will keep following the signs G-d has place before me. So that at the very least i have the love of my creator to help me sleep a transformed Human being.
Richard Raff
BonneyLake, WA
June 29, 2010
Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee...
Thank you for that beautiful reminder about transformation. I often feel so inadequate and constantly challenged by family who would somewhat mock my desire to "return" and know G-d. I appreciate the insights you give on the prophets of old and how they are relevant to me and pertain to us at this time in the earth's history. Thank you again for spending your time bringing more light into the world.
Naomi
Spanish Fork, UT/USA
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