Each 'O Lord!' of thine contains many 'Here am I's.

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That calling 'Allah' of thine was My 'Here am I,' And that pain and longing and ardour of thine My messenger; Thy struggles and strivings for assistance Were My attractions, and originated thy prayer. Thy fear and thy love are the covert of My mercy, Each 'O Lord!' of thine contains many 'Here am I's.

Source Masnavi, Book III, Story I, §7 · 📖 Read the full passage

✨ To meditate on today

According to Rumi, God has Khizr, the mysterious guide of tradition, tell a man discouraged at receiving no answer: your call “Allah” was already My answer “Here am I,” and your very longing came from Me. Today, each time you whisper “My God,” even when you are tired, remember that this call is already an answer, and let yourself be accompanied.

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