Having Nothing

by Rumi

Whatever comes, comes from a need,
a sore distress, a hurting want.

Mary's pain made the baby Jesus.
Her womb opened its lips
and spoke the Word.

Every part of you has a secret language.
Your hands and your feet say what you have done.

Every need brings in what's needed.
Pain bears its cure like a child.

Having nothing produces provisions.
Ask a difficult question,
and the marvelous answer appears.

Build a ship, and there will be water
to float it. The tender-throated infant cries,
and milk drips from the mother's breast.

Be thirsty for the ultimate water.
Then be ready for what will come
pouring from the spring.

Are you thirsty? Do you have faith that when we ask, we will receive? Do you see God as a God of abundance who not only provides for our needs, but fills us to overflowing?

When you have received that which comes pouring from the spring, will you be willing to share with others and refill their parched souls?

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