The Root Of Real Inner Joy

Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord and the Lord will be his trust. He will be like a tree planted by the waters. Later it says, "And its leaves will not wither." What does it mean that its leaves will not wither? It means the tree is always green. I will always see this tree green. Its leaves do not wither. Why? Because it is full of confidence connected to the creator. The more I bring God into my life through Torah study, through the commandments I keep, the more alive I feel, the more joy I have in life. That is why King Solomon says, "And the root of the righteous will give. The root of the righteous also bears fruit. There is a tree and I can benefit from it. There is sunlight and I can stand under it, but if I'm far away, I can't benefit. But if I am close, I can enjoy the