The ancient threefold blessing of the priests is contained in this week's Torah portion, Naso:
May the Eternal bless you and keep you.
May the Eternal's face shine upon you and be gracious to you.
May the Eternal turn toward you and grant you peace. (Numbers 6:24-26)
According to two commentators, Rashi and Ha'emek Davar, the first line is connected to one's secular business be blessed. The second is of a spiritual nature, asking for the one being blessed to feel God's presence. And the final line builds on the previous two by asking for peace.
In order to find peace, we need to be sure that our ordinary needs are met and that our spiritual needs are met. Without one or the other, peace will not happen.
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