work-as-worship
7 stories on this theme.
Service
Devotion to God implies a life of service to our fellow-creatures.
Work for All
One of the most important instructions of Bahá’u’lláh in regard to the economic question is that all must engage in useful work.
When Gran'pa Was a Tramp
Gran'pa tells George and Ann how, as a homeless man with no purpose, he walked thirty miles to see 'Abdu'l-Bahá, and how the Master's loving welcome gave him a new life of work and service.
Two Arts
In 'Akká in 1909 Juliet Thompson gave 'Abdu'l-Bahá her mother's wish that she give up teaching the Faith for her painting. He told her to do both, and gave her a message about her two arts to take home.
Craftsmanship as Worship
O thou servant of the One true God! In this universal dispensation man’s wondrous craftsmanship is reckoned as worship of the Resplendent Beauty.
Perfection in One’s Profession
Thy letter was received. I hope that thou mayest be protected and assisted under the providence of the True One, be occupied always in mentioning the Lord and display effort to complete thy profession.
Art Is Identical with an Act of Worship
O thou who art directed toward the Light of Guidance!