In Europe, many people are disheartened by the development of the states and the societies in general. It is all going the wrong way.
So what do we do?
Let me give you an example of my own life. I have just had a little daughter, the second in fact. Rakel and Esther, two Jewish names.
Having your second kid is the second test of your marriage. There is a lot pressure on your relationship to your spouse.
This often ends up in small annoyances and a bit of strife. We try to be nice, but when you have not slept for five weeks, more or less, you tend to get a little thin-skinned.
But there is a thing. I truly love my wife. Beyond all the screaming, trouble, and sore eyes. I still hold a deep and everlasting love for my beautiful wife.
This is what keeps us going, that is the sustenance and gasoline of our little family.
Because when I really think of her, she reminds me of all that I truly love in her. All her good things. Love propels us to think about the good of where we are.
If we zoom out a little. I have the same feeling with my town, and my country.
Few people appreciate Denmark these days. People do not see Denmark for what it is. They do not love their country anymore. But I do, I love Denmark. I love it for its honesty, its beautiful little cities, its coastline, its traditions.
There are so many things I love about Denmark.
The same goes for people in France, England, Germany and all other countries of Europe.
The redeemer is the love you hold for your country. Because that will teach you about the qualities of your own country, and we need that in this crisis situation.
Redemption rests on love.
G-d bless the will to strong in emotions and loyalty.