trust in God

3 stories on this theme.

Be a Strong Ship

In New York in 1912 a grieving young woman told ‘Abdu’l-Bahá that the more she trusted in God, the worse things became. He told her that to pray is to trust in God, and urged her to be a strong ship.

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The Missed Train to Kenosha

In September 1912 'Abdu'l-Bahá missed a connecting train on the way to Kenosha, telling His friends there was wisdom in it. The train they missed was later damaged in a collision.

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If God Is Willing

'Abdu'l-Bahá placed His affairs in God's hands. When the military commanders of Jerusalem and Damascus invited Him to Jerusalem, He answered, 'Inshá'lláh' (If God is willing).

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