SERVE GOD
"May i become at all times both now and forever
a protector for those without protection
a guide for those who have lost their way
a ship for those with oceans to cross
a bridge for those with rivers to cross
a sanctuary for those in danger
a lamp for those who lack shelter
a place of rugs for those who lack shelter
and a servant to all in need.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama."
- His Holiness the Dalai Lama
"Ask to be the servant of the Lord, a vehicle of divine love, a channel of God's will. Ask for direction and divine assistance and surrender all personal will through devotion. Dedicate one's life to the service of God. Choose love and peace above all other options. Commit to the goal of unconditional love and compassion for all life in its expression and surrender all judgment to God."
- David R. Hawkins
Today, the vegetables would like to be cut
By someone singing God's name.
- Hafiz
I want to ply my boat, many times
Across the gulf-after-death,
And return to earth's shores
From my home in heaven.
I want to load my boat
With those waiting, thirsty ones,
Who are left behind,
And carry them by the opal pool
Of iridescent joy -
Where my Father distributes
his all-desire-quenching liquid peace.
Oh, I will come again and again!
Crossing a million crags of suffering,
With bleeding feet, I will come -
If need be, a trillion times -
So long as I know
One stray brother is left behind.
I want Thee, o Lord,
That I may give Thee to all.
Free me, then, O God,
From the bondage of the body,
That I may show others
How they can free themselves.
I want Thine everylasting bliss
Only that I may share it with others;
That I may show all my brothers
The way to happiness
Forever and forever, in Thee.
- Paramahansa Yogananda