Daily Frameworks for 08 October 2023

Jamál, 12 Mas͟híyyat (Will), 180 B.E.

Reflections on the Life of the Spirit

Quote for Reflection:

Make my prayer, O my Lord, a fountain of living waters whereby I may live as long as Thy sovereignty endureth, and may make mention of Thee in every world of Thy worlds. — Bahá’u’lláh ¹

Question for Consideration:

Can prayer be like a fountain of living waters? What does it bestow upon our souls? ²

Google Bard Response:

Yes, prayer can be like a fountain of living waters. It can quench our thirst for spiritual knowledge and guidance and give us the strength and vitality we need to live a meaningful and fulfilling life.

In the passage from Bahá’u’lláh that you quoted, He asks God to make His prayer a fountain of living waters whereby He may live as long as God’s sovereignty endureth, and may make mention of God in every world of God’s worlds. This means that He asks God to help Him to pray in such a way that His prayer becomes a source of constant spiritual nourishment and growth, and He can experience God’s love and guidance in all aspects of His life.

Prayer can bestow many gifts upon our souls. Here are a few examples:

• Spiritual nourishment: Prayer can nourish our souls and give us the strength and vitality we need to live a meaningful and fulfilling life.
• Inner peace: Prayer can help us to find inner peace and tranquility, even in the midst of difficult circumstances.
• Connection to God: Prayer can help us to feel connected to God and to His love. It can also help us to experience His presence in our lives more fully.
• Guidance: Prayer can help us to discern God’s will for our lives and to make choices that are in alignment with His will.
• Healing: Prayer can help us to heal from physical, emotional, and spiritual wounds.
• Transformation: Prayer can help us to become more loving, compassionate, and forgiving people.
  

When we pray sincerely, we are opening ourselves up to God’s love and guidance. We are also inviting Him to work in our lives and to transform us from within. Prayer can help us develop certain spiritual qualities, such as humility, patience, and forgiveness, and become more loving, compassionate, and forgiving people. Prayer is a powerful tool that can help us grow spiritually and achieve our full potential.

If you want to experience the spiritual benefits of prayer, I encourage you to make prayer a regular part of your life. Pray every day, even if it’s just for a few minutes. When you pray, be open and honest with God about your thoughts, feelings, and needs. And don’t be afraid to ask for His help.

1. Bahá’u’lláh. The Kitáb-i-Aqdas. Bahá’í Reference Library. Accessed October 8, 2023. https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/bahaullah/kitab-i-aqdas/8#991781294. ↩
2. Ruhi Institute. Reflections on the Life of the Spirit. 4.1.2.PE May 2020. Vol. Book 1. 6 vols. Embarking on a Path of Service. Cali, Columbia: Ruhi Institute, 2020, 18. https://www.ruhi.org/en/walking-a-path-of-service/#RLS ↩