The Power of Faith: Believing Before the Blessing Arrives

Life often tests our patience, especially when it comes to the deepest desires of the heart. For many, starting a family is one of those profound hopes. Yet, as these stories show, true emunah (faith) means believing in what Hashem has planned—even before we see the results.

A Grandfather’s Faith in Future Generations

There was a revered rabbi, a Mashkiyach elder in the Ashtiva, who had a beautiful tradition whenever his great-grandchildren were born: he would give each a baby gift. For boys, a blue outfit; for girls, pink.

One of his grandchildren, after many years of difficulty conceiving, finally had a baby girl. She was overjoyed, anticipating her grandfather’s gift. When he arrived, he presented six pink outfits. Surprised, she asked:

“Grandpa, I only had one child. Why six outfits?”

The rabbi smiled and explained:

“I know, my dear. But you must understand my philosophy. Each year, when I traveled to America to raise funds, I would buy gifts for the children I believed were destined to be born. I would ask: who is planning to have a child this year? And I would buy a gift for them—even if the child had not yet arrived. I believed in Hashem’s plan and trusted that these children would come into the world. That is why I have six gifts for you. I prepared them in faith, long before the blessing arrived.”

When she questioned why he had only six outfits, he answered:

“No, twelve. I didn’t know if it would be a boy or a girl. So I prepared for both possibilities.”

This story teaches a profound lesson: when we act in faith, Hashem remembers. Preparation and belief go hand in hand with the miracles He will bring into our lives.

The Man Who Took Faith Into Action

Another story illustrates this principle in a different way. A man, after many years of praying and hoping to have children, found himself struggling with uncertainty. One day, a friend called to say he was cleaning out his garage and had items to give away.

The man went over to see what was available. In the corner, he spotted a beautiful double stroller. He felt a spark of inspiration:

“If I truly believe Hashem is going to bless me with children, I should take this stroller now.”

Even though he had no children yet, he accepted the gift and walked away with it. Within the year, he was blessed with twins—and the stroller was perfectly suited for the miracle he had already acted in faith to receive.

The Spiritual Principle

Both stories illuminate a simple but powerful truth: emunah is not passive. Faith requires action, sometimes even before the blessing manifests.

1. Believe in the unseen: True emunah means trusting in Hashem’s plan, even when circumstances seem impossible.

2. Prepare for miracles: Just as the grandfather bought gifts in advance, and the man took the stroller before having children, we act as partners with Hashem in creating space for blessings.

3. Miracles follow faith: When we demonstrate belief through tangible actions, we align ourselves with the divine flow, and blessings arrive in ways we cannot predict.

As the grandfather’s story shows, Hashem never forgets. The act of preparing in faith is itself a spiritual investment, a signal that we are ready to receive His gift.

Applying the Lesson to Daily Life

These stories are not just about children—they apply to all areas of life where we yearn for change:

• Career and business: Prepare for opportunities even when they are not yet visible. Take steps that demonstrate faith in your goals.

• Relationships: Trust that Hashem is guiding people into your life at the right time, and act with faith in anticipation of those connections.

• Personal growth: Invest in yourself spiritually and emotionally, trusting that the effort will bear fruit in ways you cannot yet see.

When we embrace this mindset, we become active participants in Hashem’s plan. Faith transforms waiting into preparation, patience into action, and hope into reality.

Conclusion: Acting in Faith Brings Miracles

The grandfather’s gifts and the man’s stroller are powerful symbols of preparing for blessings before they arrive. They remind us that miracles often require both trust and courage: the trust that Hashem will deliver, and the courage to take the first step before the outcome is certain.

“When we act in faith, we make room for Hashem to work. We prepare our lives, hearts, and homes for the blessings He has destined for us—even before we can see them.”

These stories inspire us to move forward with conviction, patience, and faith. No matter how long the wait, true emunah ensures that blessings arrive, perfectly timed and fully aligned with our highest good.