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He is never to busy or distracted

 H'shem is all-knowing.  He is constantly aware of the needs of His creations. One matter never distracts Him from another.  375  16 Shemittah Food May Not Be Used in Ways Other Than Eating Them Shemittah foods may not be used in ways other than eating them. For example, although lemon juice (which contains citric acid) is effective in polishing silver, removing its tarnish, and cleaning stains from clothing, juice from a Shemittah-sanctified lemon may not be used for these purposes. Similarly, Shemittah oil may not be used to grease a pan, when the amount of oil is minimal and does not serve to also fry the food or add to its taste.   Feeding Shemittah Food to Animals Shemittah food that is fit for human consumption (like leftover lettuce or carrots) may not be fed to animals (for example pet turtles or rabbits).  Regarding Shemittah food that is no longer fit for human consumption, but remains fit for animal consumption: in a place where these foods are g...

Protection and peace

 The Creator of the world is " the strongest of all the strong His word is absolute. No one can reverse His sentence". Therefore, when one aligns himself with the Almighty and recognizes no one can help or harm him, he will gain an extra level of protection and peace.  375 15 Shemittah Food May Not Be Misused II Fruits and vegetables which are normally peeled may be peeled; this is considered the normal manner of use. This includes foods in which the peel is sometimes eaten and sometimes removed, for example, apples, carrots, potatoes (baked), and cucumbers. However, since the peels in this latter category are considered edible parts of the food, they retain Shemittah sanctity even when removed, and must be disposed of accordingly. Fruits and vegetables that are not normally peeled may not be peeled. Doing so is considered misuse of parts of the food that are normally used.   Shemittah Sanctity Part of the awareness of having Shemittah food in the kitchen is being careful...