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Thankful Thursday: September 10, 2020

Istijlal (Majesty), 4 Izzat (Might) 177 B.E. - Thursday, September 10, 2020

On the second Thankful Thursday in September 2020, I am sharing a Thankful Thursday poem I wrote several years ago.

"Thankful Thursday" 

The fifth day of the Gregorian week
Holds a special place for praise an gratitude:
All praise to the Singularity that created the universe.
Name the Essence what y ou will, if that names helps you to worship:
King of kings, Allah, Jehovah, Lord of Host, Baha--
Faith in God does not affect the Essence--
Unbelief or belief shapes the individual soul,
Love the Creator with all your being.

Thank God in adversity!
Hallelulah!
Upon rising each morning shout your joy,
Raise your voice in praise, gratitude, and thanksgiving.
Sing or shout your blessings to the world;
Do not remain silent. Joy and gratitude attract blessings.
Alláh-u-Abhá!
Yá Bahá’u’l-Abhá!