Daily Chizuk #1394

We are familiar with one of the rules of hishtadlut, given by the Mesilat Yesharim, that it is required but not what really accomplishes. This idea gives us chizuk not to overdo it and to maintain our humility, recognizing that we don't deserve credit for our efforts, because it's really Hashem who accomplishes. Another area in which this concept helps is when the only hishtadlut available to do does not seem like the greatest option. If it was the hishtadlut that was accomplishing, then that should deter us, but now that we know we are just going through the motions to open a pipeline for Hashem to send his blessings, we should never get deterred when the hishtadlut does not seem to be such a great option. We should go through the motions and hope that Hashem will bring results.
We make hishtadlut whether or not it seems like the best option, and we hope that Hashem will bring the results.