Q&A: Hello
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Hello
Question
Is there a moment on Yom Kippur when you ask God for forgiveness, in the sense of: forgive me for hurting You, forgive me for ruining Your plan? And if not, what is the meaning of asking forgiveness from the Holy One, blessed be He?
Answer
What’s the problem? Forgiveness for not fulfilling His will and not carrying out the role He assigned me.
Discussion on Answer
How do I know what my role is? And how can I know whether things I did or didn’t do were within my ability, or whether I was mentally compelled, etc.?
Observing the commandments. Beyond that—it’s up to you.
By the way, in the past I pointed out that He is indeed hurt. He needs us, and that is why He created us (search for “the secret of service: a higher need”).