Wings of Prayer Author:Baha'i Prayers for Women The equality of women and men is one of the founding principles of the Baha'i Faith. Baha'is around the globe are working diligently to put the principle into action in all areas of human activity. — One step in establishing equality between women and men is to begin to prioritize the things that women value more. Men, for example, have felt supe... more »rior because they have had a broader political life, but women in most cultures have developed a much deeper prayer life. When we truly understand that political power lasts but a physical lifetime, while the power of prayer enriches us for all of eternity, then we may come to redefine power, wealth and superiority.
The prayers in this book are magnets for true power and wealth. Like the Lord's Prayer or the Psalms they are considered by Baha'is to be inspired by God. They use beautiful images, language and metaphors to touch our hearts. They direct the mirror of our souls towards the light of God's love, compassion, wisdom, strength and beauty. When our souls reflect these virtues, then we realize our highest potential and are able to demonstrate our spiritual equality.« less