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The tender and simple seed, solitary though it may be, must not look upon its own lack of power. Nay,
rather, its attention must ever be directed to the sun, in the rays of which it finds life and
quickening...Therefore, let us ever trust in God and seek confirmation and assistance from Him. Let us
have perfect and absolute confidence in the bounty of the Kingdom.
Proclamation of Baha’u’llah, pp.420-421
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For everything there is a sign. The sign of love is fortitude under My decree and patience under My trial.
Hidden Words of Baha’u’llah, p. 15
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When you call on the Mercy of God waiting to reinforce you, your strength will be tenfold.
'Abdu’l-Bahá,Paris Talks, pp. 38-9
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Know that God is with thee under all conditions, and that He guardeth thee from the changes and
chances of this world.
Selections From The Writings Of Abdu’l-Baha’, P. 122
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He will, certainly repay all them that endure with patience and put their confidence in Him.
Gleanings from the Writings of Baha’u’llah, p. 239
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Sorrow not save that thou art far from Us. Rejoice not save that thou art drawing near and returning
unto Us.
Hidden Words of Baha'u'llah, p. 12
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Rely upon God...Call Him continually to mind. He verily turneth trouble into ease, and sorrow into solace,
and toil into utter peace.
Selections From The Writings Of Abdu’l-Baha’. P. 178
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Faith is the magnet which draws the confirmation of the Merciful One.
Abdul’ Baha’, TA , p. 62
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The omnipotence of God shall shove every difficulty.
Selections From The Writings Of Abdu’l-Baha’. P. 116
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Blessed the distressed one who seeketh refuge beneath the shadow of My canopy.
Tablets of Baha’u’llah. p. 16
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Blessed are the steadfastly enduring, they that are patient under ills and hardships, who lament not over
anything that befalleth them, and who tread the path of resignation.
Gleanings from the Writings of Baha’u’llah
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Never lose thy trust in God. Be thou ever hopeful, for the bounties of God never cease to flow upon man.
If viewed from one perspective, they seem to decrease, but from another they are full and complete.
Man is under all conditions immersed in a sea of God’s blessings. Therefore, be thou not hopeless under
any circumstances, but rather be firm in thy hope.
Selections from the Writings of Abdu’l-Baha, p. 205
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Set all thy hopes in God, and cleave tenaciously to His unfailing mercy.
Gleanings from the Writings of Baha’u’llah, p. 323
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Heed not your weakness and frailty; fix your gaze upon the invincible power of the Lord, your God, the
Almighty.
The Bab, Letters of the Living, DB, p. 94
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He that giveth himself wholly to God, God shall assuredly be with him.
Gleanings from the Writings of Baha’u’llah, p. 233
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He that placeth his complete trust in God, God shall, verily, protect him from whatsoever may harm him.
Gleanings from the Writings of Baha’u’llah, p. 233
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O ye beloved of God! When the winds blow severely, rains fall fiercely, the lightning flashes, the thunder
roars, the bolt descends and storms of trial become severe, grieve not; for after this storm, verily, the
divine spring will arrive, the hills and fields will become verdant, the expanses of grain will joyfully wave,
the earth will become covered with blossoms, the trees will be clothed with green garments and
adorned with blossoms and fruits. Thus blessings become manifest in all countries. These favors are
results of those storms and hurricanes.
'Abdu'l-Baha, Baha’i World Faith, p. 395
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Adversity is followed by success and rejoicings follow woe.
Tablets of Baha’u’llah, p. 138
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O Lord! Unto Thee I repair for refuge, and toward all Thy signs I set my heart. O Lord! Whether traveling
or at home, and in my occupation or in my work, I place my whole trust in Thee. Grant me then Thy
sufficing help so as to make me independent of all things, O Thou Who art unsurpassed in Thy mercy!
Bestow upon me my portion, O Lord, as Thou pleasest, and cause me to be satisfied with whatsoever
Thou hast ordained for me. Thine is the absolute command.
Selections from the Writings of Abdu’l-Baha. p. 193
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Trust in the grace of thy Lord. He shall surely assist thee with a confirmation whereat minds will be
amazed and the thoughts of the men of learning will be astonished.
Tablets of Abdu’l-Baha, pp.285-286
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Praise be to Thee, O my God!…Armed with the power of Thy name nothing can ever hurt me, and with
Thy love in my heart all the world’s afflictions can in no wise alarm me.
Prayers and Meditations. P.208