The Guardian ... has learned with deep concern of your
family difficulties and troubles. He wishes me to assure you of his fervent
prayers on your behalf and on behalf of your dear ones at home, that you may be
guided and assisted from on High to compose your differences and to restore
complete harmony and fellowship in your midst. While he would urge you to make
any sacrifice in order to bring about unity in your family, he wishes you not
to feel discouraged if your endeavours do not yield any immediate fruit. You
should do your part with absolute faith that in doing so you are fulfilling
your duty as a Bahá'í. The rest is assuredly in God's hand.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter
written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi, 23 July 1937 to an individual believer; The Compilation of Compilations, Vol. I, Family Life)
