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"O my God! O my God! Unite the hearts of Thy servants, and reveal to them Thy great purpose. May they follow Thy commandments and abide in Thy law. Help them, O God, in their endeavor, and grant them strength to serve Thee. O God! Leave them not to themselves, but guide their steps by the light of Thy knowledge, and cheer their hearts by Thy love. Verily, Thou art their Helper and their Lord."
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July 14, 2020 at 12:00pm
July 14, 2020 at 12:00pm
#988143
Fidal (Grace), 3 Kalimat (Words) 177 B.E. - Tuesday, July 14, 2020

"I am he, O my Lord, that hath set his face towards Thee, and fixed his hope on the wonders of Thy grace and the revelations of Thy bounty. I pray Thee that Thou wilt not suffer me to turn away disappointed from the door of Thy mercy, nor abandon me to such of Thy creatures as have repudiated Thy Cause.

I am, O my God, Thy servant and the son of Thy servant. I have recognized Thy truth in Thy days, and have directed my steps towards the shores of Thy oneness, confessing Thy singleness, acknowledging Thy unity, and hoping for Thy forgiveness and pardon. Powerful art Thou to do what Thou willest; no God is there beside Thee, the All-Glorious, the Ever-Forgiving."

Bahá’u’lláh3

This is the Day of Grace,
when God's forgiveness flows
across the face of Earth,
and scattered segments of human kind
is united into a single race.


This is the Day of Grace,
when God's numerous names
are united in a sing phrase,
and the foundation of all religions
is revealed as a mighty stronghold.

Footnotes
3  http://www.bahaiprayers.org/forgiveness2.htm

July 13, 2020 at 12:50pm
July 13, 2020 at 12:50pm
#988058
Kamal (Perfection), 2 Kalimat (Words) 177 B.E. - Monday, July 13, 2020

"All praise be to Thee, O my God, for the things Thou didst ordain for me through Thy decree and by the power of Thy sovereignty. I beseech Thee that Thou wilt fortify both myself and them that love me in our love for Thee, and wilt keep us firm in Thy Cause. I swear by Thy might! O my God! Thy servant’s shame is to be shut out as by a veil from Thee, and his glory is to know Thee. Armed with the power of Thy name nothing can ever hurt me, and with Thy love in my heart all the world’s afflictions can in no wise alarm me.

Send down, therefore, O my Lord, upon me and upon my loved ones that which will protect us from the mischief of those that have repudiated Thy truth and disbelieved in Thy signs.

Thou art, verily, the All-Glorious, the Most Bountiful."

Bahá’u’lláh45

This is the Day of Perfection,
the Day of the Glory of God,
the Day of the Blessed Beauty,
He revealed prayers of protection
and the words of salvation
for humanity.


This is the Day of Perfection,
the day of Baha'u'llah--
who is God's latest Manifestation--
who has come to unite humanity.

Footnotes
4  Bahá’í Prayers
5  https://www.bahai.org/r/789684287

July 12, 2020 at 12:03pm
July 12, 2020 at 12:03pm
#987927
Jamál (Beauty), 1 Kalimát (Words) 177 B.E. Sunday, July 12, 2020
Feast of Words

"O my God! O my God! Unite the hearts of Thy servants, and reveal to them Thy great purpose. May they follow Thy commandments and abide in Thy law. Help them, O God, in their endeavor, and grant them strength to serve Thee. O God! Leave them not to themselves, but guide their steps by the light of Thy knowledge, and cheer their hearts by Thy love. Verily, Thou art their Helper and their Lord."
Bahá’u’lláh6

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I believe in the power of prayer,
therefore,
I recite a prayer revealed
by the Ancient Beauty--
Baha'u'llah--
for peace and unity.

The Day of Beauty

This is the Day of Beauty,
one of God's attributes,
which is reflected to humanity
though the mirror of God's glory.

This is the beginning
of the Wondrous7 month of Words,
another divine attribute reflected to humanity
by Baha'u'llah.

Footnotes
6  http://www.bahaiprayers.org/unity1.htm
7  Refers to the Badi or Baha'i calendar.

July 11, 2020 at 12:02pm
July 11, 2020 at 12:02pm
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Jalál (Glory), 19 Raḥmat (Mercy) 177 B.E. Saturday, July 11, 2020

"I have wakened in Thy shelter, O my God, and it becometh him that seeketh that shelter to abide within the Sanctuary of Thy protection and the Stronghold of Thy defense. Illumine my inner being, O my Lord, with the splendors of the Dayspring of Thy Revelation, even as Thou didst illumine my outer being with the morning light of Thy favor."
Bahá’u’lláh89

This is the Day of Glory,
it's the first day
of a Wondrous10 week,
it's another day to wake in God's shelter,
to give thanks for the sanctuary of divine protection,
and give praise to the Creator
through Baha'u'llah,
the Glory of God.

Today is the last of of the Month of Mercy;
at sunset
another Wondrous month begins.

I raise my voice in praise
of the Glory of God,
I ask forgiveness of my sins,
and pray for another day
to proclaim the Glorious Lord.

Footnotes
8  Bahá’í Prayers
9  https://www.bahai.org/r/207660303
10  Refers to the Badi or Baha'i calendar

July 10, 2020 at 12:17pm
July 10, 2020 at 12:17pm
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Istiqlál (Independence), 18 Raḥmat (Mercy) 177 B.E. Friday, July 10, 2020

Today's Facebook Status Update

Friday!
At last it's Friday,
the end of my week,
and time to give thanks
for surviving the last seven day.

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It's Friday
and my mind feels like a blank page,
I can't seem to think of anything to write
other than my mind feeling like a blank page.

It's Friday evening,
and my mind is silent,
I write without thinking
of words to write
or to say.

July 9, 2020 at 11:40am
July 9, 2020 at 11:40am
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Istijlál (Majesty), 17 Raḥmat (Mercy) 177 B.E. Thursday, July 9, 2020
Martyrdom of the Bab

On July 9, 1850, at noon in the barracks square of Tabriz, the Bab--along with a faithful believer--was martyred. The Bab and Anis were suspended by ropes and a nail before 750 rifles. The first attempt failed, and when the smoke cleared the Bab was gone, while Anis stood their calmly. the commander of that regiment took his troops and left. The Bab was found in His cell finishing a conversation He had begun before being taken to the barracks squar. A second regiment of 750 rifles were brought in. When the smoke of the rifles had cleared, the bullets had mangled and merged the bodies of The Bab and Anis without touching their faces.



Candles:
Inspired by 750: A Visual Meditation of the Martyrdom of the Bab   by Nancy Wong and Robert Reddy

Candles
shed the light of unity
across the Earth,
and proclaim to all humanity
a new revelation
and religious dispensation.

Candles
shed the light of peace
upon the planet,
and announce--
as did the Bab--
the arrival
of the maturity
of the human race.

July 8, 2020 at 12:43pm
July 8, 2020 at 12:43pm
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ʻIdál (Justice), 16 Raḥmat (Mercy) 177 B.E. Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Tomorrow, July 9, is the Commemoration of the Martyrdom of The Bab. On July 9, 1850, The Bab was executed, by a firing squad, for nothing than proclaiming he was sent from God and that The Glory of God would soon be made manifest. The Bab, like Christ, shed His blood for humanity. The Bab also shed His blood to prepare the way for Baha'u'llah, the Glory of God. When I became a Baha'i, I accepted Baha'u'llah as the return of Christ. I've always wondered about the relationship between the Bab and Christ, since their deaths were so similar. That question was answered today when I accessed Counsels and Explanations - by 'Abdu'l-Baha  


"You have written that there is a difference among the believers concerning the “Second Coming of Christ.” Praise be to God!—time and again this question hath arisen and its answer hath emanated in a clear and irrefutable text from the pen of Abdul-Baha that what is meant in the prophecies by the “Lord of Hosts,” the “Promised Christ” is the Blessed Perfection (Baha’u’llah) and His Highness the Supreme (the Bab). The faith of everyone must resolve around this palpable and evident text."
'Abdu’l-Baha11

I can find the answer to any question in the Baha'i Scriptures, if I search long enough and hard enough. Sometimes the answer doesn't come until I'm ready for it or I'm going to need it in a discussion. Since this answer has come today, I wonder what is coming into my life in the near future.

Footnotes
11  Tablets of ‘Abdu’l-Baha, vol. 2

July 4, 2020 at 11:47am
July 4, 2020 at 11:47am
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Jalál (Glory), 12 Raḥmat (Mercy) 177 B.E. Saturday, July 4, 2020
Independence Day

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DAY 2177: July 4th! Here in the US, this is Independence Day. Tell us what independence means to you.

What does independence mean to me? One of the dictionary definition of independence is "freedom from the control, influence, support, aid, or the like, of others."12 The problem with this definition, and most dictionary definitions, is that it doesn't include responsibility. For me independence means taking responsibility for one's own actions. It means searching for truth--whether it scientific or spiritual truth--for yourself rather than taking someone else's word for an idea. It means the ability and willingness to change your opinion when facts prove otherwise.


In an independent nation, all citizens must take responsibility for their actions, thoughts, and opinions. They have to ask what they base their opinions on. Do they consider opposing opinions are being valid? Or do they dismiss opposing opinions because they are different from what they have been taught or read on specific blog, which agree with them? Are they open minded and have friends from different cultural, religious, political affiliations or of different colors? Do they look beyond what the history books tell them to fine the true history of their nation?

Footnotes
12  https://www.dictionary.com/browse/independence

July 3, 2020 at 11:51am
July 3, 2020 at 11:51am
#987137
Istiqlál (Independence), 11 Raḥmat (Mercy) 177 B.E. Friday, July 3, 2020

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The prompt for DAY 2786 is “Love doesn’t just sit there, like a stone, it has to be made, like bread; remade all the time, made new.” ― Ursula K. Le Guin ~ Your thoughts?

Love Remewed

"God is Love!"
In each age God's love for humanity
is renewed through
one of the Holy Manifestations.


"Love is only of the four kinds that I have explained. (a) The love of God towards the identity of God. Christ has said God is Love. (b) The love of God for His children—for His servants. (c) The love of man for God and (d) the love of man for man. These four kinds of love originate from God. These are rays from the Sun of Reality; these are the Breathings of the Holy Spirit; these are the Signs of the Reality."
'Abdu'l-Baha1314

"God is Love!"
In each age God is revealed
through one of the Holy Spirit flowing
through one of God's Sacred Manifestations.

Please Note: When man is used in the sacred scriptures it usually refers to humanity in general as opposed to a specific gender.

Footnotes
13  Paris Talks, Part Three: 58: The Four Kinds of Love
14  https://www.bahai.org/r/497975270

July 2, 2020 at 12:20pm
July 2, 2020 at 12:20pm
#987035
Istijlál (Majesty), 10 Raḥmat (Mercy) 177 B.E. Thursday, July 2, 2020

Today I am thankful...
         *BulletV* ...for the prayers revealed by the Bab and Baha'u'llah. Since they were revealed by two of God's Manifestations, they are the most powerful prayers any human being can say.
         *BulletV* ...that I was able to walk--with my walker--to the mail box without falling.
         *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed black coffee on this majestic Thursday morning.
         *BulletV* ...that there are five Thankful Thursday in July 2020.
         *BulletV* ...for the doughnut holes I had to go with my coffee this morning.
         *BulletV* ...that I am able to use my printer to print and copy important items.
         *BulletV* ...for the Lorna Doone Short Bread Cookie Crisp I have for my afternoon snack.
         *BulletV* ...that the power bill for July is only $38.36.
         *BulletV* ...for the 1,649,183 GPs in my Gift Points account.


June 30, 2020 at 11:47am
June 30, 2020 at 11:47am
#986848
Fiḍál (Grace), 8 Raḥmat (Mercy) 177 B.E. Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Day 30 entry for "The Bard's Hall Contest.

The "Blogging Circle of Friends prompt for Day 2783: "People are like stained - glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within." ~ Elisabeth Kubler-Ross ~ Let this quote inspire your blog entry.

This quote explains why stained glass windows inspire me. I've written several short poems about the stained glass windows I've seen in Las Vegas. The following poems were written sometime 149 B.E. (After March 21, 1993 before March 21, 1994) Stained Glass Curtains was inspired by meditating on God's ancient covenant, which each Manifestation renews. On the Day of Resurrection was inspired by walking past a Christian church during the day and seeing the darkness of the stained glass images. The others are descriptions of windows seen from the inside. I visited these Houses of Worship when I was attending Interfaith discussions. I think I may have had longer poem in mind, or intended using them in some other way.


On the Day of Resurrection

By day the dark collage of colored glass
Looks hopeless on a world illuminated by the sun
Those going past see only darkness in the panes
That shown so bright and colorful by night.

Stained Glass Dawn:
A Restaurant Window

Stained glass forest
glows with the morning light.

Brown limbs
with green and yellow leaves
stand out against a sky of red and brown.

Stained Glass Window
In a Latter Day Saint Chapel

Stained glass flower
with twenty yellow leaf-shaped petals:
the bottom of each petal is blue,
there are red buds between each petal,
and the sections of the red-yellow-blue flowers
are separated by black lines.

Stained Glass Window
In a Protestant church

The stained glass cross glows bright in the sunset,
and divides the sunlight into rainbow colors;
the cross' central orb shines yellow and white,
the four arms of colored glass glow yellow, orange, and purple.

Stained Glass Window
In a Jewish Temple

The twenty-seven sections--panes--on each side of the center
form a fan-like half circle;
the center portion, of the window, is wood
and resembles a book;
at the top center of the book two hands hold;
there are symbols--characters--on the book
and at the bottom of the "fan"
are more symbols or letter:
House of prayer,
House of study,
House of assembly,
Eternal light.

Stained Glass Curtains

Stained glass curtains
Separate into granite chambers
The Books of God

Stained glass curtains
Isolate in the own chapels
Faith's Children

Stain glass curtains
Shatter as the echoes of an unseen power
Reverberates through stone corridors

Stained glass curtains
Shatter uniting in a single covenant
The Books of God

Stained Glass Window
In a Catholic Church

The window is round,
with a women wearing a crown,
the women is Mary, the Blessed Mother,
behind and above her from left to right
is Jesus,
the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove,
and God the Father.



June 29, 2020 at 12:41pm
June 29, 2020 at 12:41pm
#986769
Kamál (Perfection), 7 Raḥmat (Mercy) 177 B.E. Monday, June 29, 2020

Day 29 entry for "The Bard's Hall Contest.

The "Blog City ~ Every Blogger's Paradise prompt for DAY 2172: For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven-- Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Since it is so, spiritually speaking, why do you think our planet now has this Covid 19 pandemic?

The pandemic is occurring to demonstrate that Earth is like a single nation, what occurs in one of its nation-states will move into another nation-state. Another reason for the pandemic is to show the oneness of humanity. The human race is a single multicolored species, in order for human kind to survive any crisis--no matter if the crisis is man-made or natural--we have to cooperate with each other. We have to help each other, it does not matter if the other person we are helping is of a different color, a different gender, a different cultural origin, a different religion, a different national origin, or a different sexual orientation. Humanity will not survive unless it starts to work together as a single species.


"The utterance of God is a lamp, whose light is these words: Ye are the fruits of one tree, and the leaves of one branch. Deal ye one with another with the utmost love and harmony, with friendliness and fellowship. He Who is the Daystar of Truth beareth Me witness! So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth. The one true God, He Who knoweth all things, Himself testifieth to the truth of these words."
Bahá’u’lláh1516

Humanity will survive this crisis, and any other crisis that is below our sight's horizon. It will not be easy because many people do not want to give up their learned prejudices and feelings of superiority. However, eventually most people will see the beauty in the flower garden of humanity. The road ahead is not smooth, indeed it is under construction without any detours around it. Humanity will survive this and every other crisis we encounter. In the end the human race will be united in its diversity.

Footnotes
15  Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
16  {linkz:www.bahai.org/r/487380847}

June 28, 2020 at 11:21am
June 28, 2020 at 11:21am
#986699
Jamál (Beauty), 6 Raḥmat (Mercy) 177 B.E. Sunday, June 28, 2020

Day 28 entry for "The Bard's Hall Contest.

Facebook Status Update for June 27, 2020

Even though God--
the Creator--
is everywhere,
we are still expected
to wear masks
when we leave our houses
or apartments.

Show respect for the Creator
and humanity
by wearing a mask
when you go out.

Facebook Status Update June 28, 2020

We worship and unknown God,
Made known by the Mirrors of His Attributes:
Made known
by Abraham, The Father of the Faithful,
by Krishna, The Educator,
by Moses, The Law Giver;,
by Zoroaster, The Pure,
by Christ, The Son,
by Muhammad, The Seal of the Prophets,
by The Bab, The Gate,
and by Baha'u'llah, The Glory of God.
Neva Darbe © June 28, 2020

June 27, 2020 at 12:29pm
June 27, 2020 at 12:29pm
#986650
Jalál (Glory), 5 Raḥmat (Mercy) 177 B.E. Saturday, June 27, 2020

Day 27 entry for "The Bard's Hall Contest.

On the wings of prayer
I fly through this storm tossed life,
moving ever forward
praising the Glory of God.


On the wings of faith
I fly proclaiming Baha'u'llah
to humanity.

June 26, 2020 at 12:32pm
June 26, 2020 at 12:32pm
#986578
Istiqlál (Independence), 4 Raḥmat (Mercy) 177 B.E. Friday, June 26, 2020

Day 26 entry for "The Bard's Hall Contest.

On the last Friday in June 2020,
I want to cry
and don't know why;
therefore I write
and pray to see the light
penetrate the darkness
of my night.


Word for word I recite:
"Is there any Remover of difficulties save God?
Say: Praised be God! He is God!
All are His servants, and all abide by His bidding!"

The Báb17

The darkness--
like clouds in front of the sun--
passes into oblivion.

Footnotes
17  http://www.bahaiprayers.org/assist3.htm

June 25, 2020 at 1:10pm
June 25, 2020 at 1:10pm
#986485
Istijlál (Majesty), 3 Raḥmat (Mercy) 177 B.E. Thursday, June 25, 2020

Day 25 entry for "The Bard's Hall Contest.

I'm thankful for 2020! I know it sounds odd to be thankful for a year that "the four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are riding away from at breakneck speeds"18. Twenty-twenty is a watershed year! The year that is moving humanity and nations into a new reality. This is the year that international non-cooperation is showing the danger of unbridled nationalism. This is the year that the oneness of the human species is becoming more acceptable to the human consciousness. This is the year that prejudices--whether they are religious, national, or racial--are being shown for the demons they are. This is the year conscious individuals begin to look into their own thoughts and beliefs, in order to purge themselves of the superstitions of the past.


"O my God! O my God! Unite the hearts of Thy servants, and reveal to them Thy great purpose. May they follow Thy commandments and abide in Thy law. Help them, O God, in their endeavor, and grant them strength to serve Thee. O God! Leave them not to themselves, but guide their steps by the light of Thy knowledge, and cheer their hearts by Thy love. Verily, Thou art their Helper and their Lord."
Bahá’u’lláh19

I'm thankful for the prayers revealed by Baha'u'llah, the Bab, and 'Abdu'l-Baha, because they give me strength and hope during this time of national and international uncertainty.

I'm thankful that Humana, my healthcare company, sent me two cloth masks and instructions on how to wash them.

Footnotes
18  Facebook quote
19  http://www.bahaiprayers.org/unity1.htm

June 24, 2020 at 3:22pm
June 24, 2020 at 3:22pm
#986435
ʻIdál (Justice), 2 Raḥmat (Mercy) 177 B.E. Wednesday, June 24, 2020

This is the year of change,
of transformation,
and of moving forward
into what?


Moving forward
into the reality of humanity
as one race!

Day 24 entry for "The Bard's Hall Contest.

June 23, 2020 at 11:02am
June 23, 2020 at 11:02am
#986347
Fiḍál (Grace), 1 Raḥmat (Mercy) 177 B.E. Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Feast Day of Raḥmat

Day 23 entry for "The Bard's Hall Contest.

The "Blogging Circle of Friends prompt for Day 2776: Use these words in your blog entry: Rose, Honeysuckle, pink, wisdom, peace.

Feast of Mercy

Roses and honeysuckles
decorate the Table of Divine Mercy
scattering the perfume of pink joy
across the soul's of those gathered
to celebrate the Supper of the Lord.


"O God! Dispel all those elements which are the cause of discord, and prepare for us all those things which are the cause of unity and accord! O God! Descend upon us Heavenly Fragrance and change this gathering into a gathering of Heaven! Grant to us every benefit and every food. Prepare for us the Food of Love! Give us the Food of Knowledge! Bestow on us the Food of Heavenly Illumination!"
‘Abdu’l-Bahá20

Word by word we consume the bread of wisdom,
the fruit of peace,
and sip the elixir of life
from the scriptures revealed
by The Bab,
Baha'u'llah,
and 'Abdu'l-Baha.

Footnotes
20  http://www.bahaiprayers.org/meetings8.htm

June 22, 2020 at 12:20pm
June 22, 2020 at 12:20pm
#986218
Kamál (Perfection), 19 Núr (Light) 177 B.E. Monday, June 22, 2020

Sometimes I wonder
what's so motivational about Monday,
or any other day of the week.

Motivation has to come from withing
or from something inspiring
and on this Monday I feel like crying.

Sooner or later,
this depressed feeling will pass
I hope its sooner.

I'm going to post this
and try to do something
to beat this depression.

Day 22 entry for "The Bard's Hall Contest.

June 21, 2020 at 11:16am
June 21, 2020 at 11:16am
#986129
Jamál (Beauty), 18 Núr (Light) 177 B.E. Sunday, June 21, 2020
Father's Day

Day 21 entry for "The Bard's Hall Contest.

"O Lord! In this Most Great Dispensation Thou dost accept the intercession of children in behalf of their parents. This is one of the special infinite bestowals of this Dispensation. Therefore, O Thou kind Lord, accept the request of this Thy servant at the threshold of Thy singleness and submerge his father in the ocean of Thy grace, because this son hath arisen to render Thee service and is exerting effort at all times in the pathway of Thy love. Verily, Thou art the Giver, the Forgiver and the Kind!"
‘Abdu’l-Bahá21

Father's Day 2020,
and--
what few--
memories I have of my Father
flow through my mind.

Daddy
was a tall man,
carried me on his shoulder,
sometimes wore a hat,
and worked a blue collar job.

Daddy
liked apple jelly
on his hot cakes,
and drink his coffee
with cream.

Father's Day 2020
is a day of letting the tears go,
and holding onto the memories.

Footnotes
21  http://www.bahaiprayers.org/families3.htm


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