An - ode to Repentance

[hasan]

I have always wondered if Iblis had asked for Gods forgiveness or asks (present tense) Would God forgive? Or is Iblis under an assumption (shackled only from the side effects of having the Knowledge He has)that it is unforgivable, and has resigned himself to the inevitable destined ending? I do sometimes wonder at the immense "Love" God has for his creation of Man & Jinn in the letting them familiarise themselves with His attributes, allowing punishment as only a means to buffer further harm and transgression to themselves, It is like punishment is somehow a mercy. I can see a glimpse of Tawhid here, that there could only be one God because of the unfathomless purity, I can not even justify any essence of God because of my limitations of being a creation, yet I am allowed to ponder, reflect, participate within this Glory, this Mercy all the wonderous Names he has taught us. Could it be by accepting our limitations, that is somehow an act of glorifying the Lord Supreme, a way to recognising or being God Conscious. It would be a dark cold world if we didnt know how to ponder on our lord through rememberance, a priceless gift outweighing any created adornment. And can this ecstacy continue without ever increasing, would we want more and more, or as result of our limitation we forget, or a become so haughty that there is a reality check of trials to place things back into a harmless perspective. Could it be a person living without trials be a person without a guide to this wonderous effect. All the while continuing a ponderous allusion of rejoice and delight in what he knows, and unwittingly inhibiting any further reflection. I honestly believe that rememberance maintains the ability of person to continue learning, and I do thank God that repentance is a means to view transgression.

Hasan Demirkol

[Lamp Of Light]

We can only come to understanding the infinite within the confines of the finite mind. It can however be filled to capacity through grace. Once God is "full" inside of you, there is no more want or desires, no more emptiness that you are trying to fill. You have rest and freedom. The way and the path become much more clear, your steps much more sure. The flame of the Holy Spirit keeps you kindled. It keeps you focused on God. Other things that were desires for you cease to be desires. They are no longer important. God becomes foremost in your thoughts and love, and then from your family on outward the light will be radiated. You become a light of the world as you become sanctified before God.

We, by accepting our limitations, turn to God for our strength, for as we become weak in ourselves, we truly become strong in God. And so in our weakness we are stronger then can even be imagined, and in our defeats we are rebuilt in new foundation. In our chastisements we are torn down in humility and rebuilt in righteousness. Forged by the fire of the living word. Thus while we do not thirst for anythign of this world, we thirst for righteousness like a parched dry man lost in the wilderness for weeks. Chastisements and trials are a part of spiritual growth and a learning curve to the man who has eyes and ears. If we ar ein joy and delight with the knowledge , understanding , and personal relationship with God, then we are doing well. Yet it is not a wise man who hates reproof.

You seem a very well spoken man.

Peace and truth be with you in love.

Blessed is the Lord our God!

Edited by - Lamp Of Light on 03/25/2004 00:00:35