Leave Personal Interest Aside

A question was asked about Eliezer’s prayer to Hashem. We learn that he had קפיצת הדרך, which means his path jumped. This is an expression showing that he made his journey in a miraculously short time. This was a clear sign that Hashem was with him. So what was he asking in his prayer?

Rabbi Twerski wrote that he was praying that he would maintain objectivity. We are told that Eliezer, himself, had an eligible daughter for Yitzchak. He wanted to be sure that he would be guided by being faithful to his master and not be swayed by personal interest.

This is a very good prayer for all of us to make. We are often faced with decisions and dilemmas that require objectivity and the need to do what is right. Personal interest can sway our decision and hold us back from accomplishing our mission.

There are so many important lessons taught in the Torah. We need to open our hearts and eyes, and listen to them.