Circle of Study on "The Reflections of the Life of the Spirit'

What a wonderful morning! We've started studying the second unit of 'The Reflections of the Life of the Spirit'. This unit is on 'Prayer'. What a joy! We consulted on how 'prayer' is a 'conversation with God' and how it brings us nearer to God. We also studied how Muhammad said that prayer is like a ladder between 'heaven' and 'earth'. We ascend to God as we pray. The following prayer is one we are currently memorizing. We will continue on study on prayer next week.

O God!  Refresh and gladden my spirit.  
Purify my heart.  Illumine my powers. 

I lay all my affairs in Thy hand.  Thou art my Guide and my Refuge.  

I will no longer be sorrowful and grieved; 
I will be a happy and joyful being.  

O God!  I will no longer be full of anxiety, 
nor will I let trouble harass me.  

I will not dwell on the unpleasant things of life.

O God!  Thou art more friend to me than I am to myself.  

I dedicate myself to Thee, O Lord. 

‘Abdu’l-Bahá