Machshavot HaLev - Yeshivat Lev HaTorah

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בלה תובשחמ
It is important to note that it was after Yaakov defeated the malach that he inquired
about the malach’s name. Yaakov knew that even if he was victorious this time,
there would be future struggles and he wanted to be prepared. If he knew the keys
to the Yetzer Ha-ra’s identity, future victories would be easily attained. He did not
bask in the pride of his victory, but rather already began to prepare for the next
inevitable struggle.
Yehi ratzon mi-lifnei Avinu she-bashamayim that we realize how much potential
the Yetzer Ha-ra is drawing to our attention. We should be vigilant about
improving our weakest points in avodas Hashem so that we can be the strongest
ovdei Hashem we can be.