Bible Study and Prayer Essential
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in varied studies, will help us to understand the Word of God; and
the study of the Scriptures helps us in the study of the other branches
essential in education.
After the first acquaintance with the Bible, the interest of the
earnest seeker grows rapidly. The discipline gained by a regular study
of the Word of God enables him to see a freshness and beauty in truth
that he never before discerned. Reference to texts, when speaking,
becomes natural and easy to a Bible student.—
The Review and Herald,
April 20, 1897
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Prayer
Daily Prayer Essential to Growth—If we would develop a char-
acter which God can accept, we must form correct habits in our reli-
gious life. Daily prayer is as essential to growth in grace, and even
to spiritual life itself, as is temporal food to physical well-being. We
should accustom ourselves to often lift the thoughts to God in prayer.
If the mind wanders, we must bring it back; by persevering effort,
habit will finally make it easy. We cannot for one moment separate
ourselves from Christ with safety. We may have His presence to attend
us at every step, but only by observing the conditions which He has
Himself laid down.—
The Review and Herald, May 3, 1881
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Obtain Victory Over Self Through Prayer—The Lord needs
men and women who carry with them into the daily life the light of a
godly example, men and women whose words and actions show that
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Christ is abiding in the heart, teaching, leading, and guiding. He needs
men and women of prayer, who, by wrestling alone with God, obtain
the victory over self, and then go forth to impart to others that which
they have received from the Source of power. God accepts those who
crucify self, and makes them vessels unto honor. They are in His hands
as clay in the hands of the potter, and He works His will through them.
Such men and women receive spiritual power. Christ lives in them,
and the power of His Spirit attends their efforts. They realize that they
are to live in this world the life that Jesus lived—a life free from all
selfishness; and He enables them to bear witness for Him that draws
souls to the cross of Calvary.—
The Signs of the Times, April 9, 1902
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Prayer Refreshes the Soul—There are rich promises for us in the
Word of God. The plan of salvation is ample. It is no narrow, limited