If God Is Willing
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The Master knew that God was at the helm. He needed only to move as His Captain wished. He put His affairs in God’s hand and avoided the frustrations and the frenzy most mortals experience. An example of this was when the military commanders of Jerusalem and Damascus came to visit Him. Invited to the Holy City of Jerusalem, “His answer to them was, ‘Inshá’lláh’ (If God is willing).” He was virtually never hurried, never harried. His plans were based upon ‘God willing’—words He often used.
Source: Vignettes from the Life of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá (Annamarie Honnold), no. 44, “If God is willing”, p. 162.
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