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Labor Results in Health and Happiness, June 11
The Lord thy God shall bless thee in all thine increase, and in all the
works of thine hands, therefore thou shalt surely rejoice.
Deuteronomy 16:15
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A faithful fulfillment of home duties, filling the position you can
occupy to the best advantage, be it ever so simple and humble, is truly
elevating. This divine influence is needed. In this there is peace and sacred
joy. It possesses healing power. It will secretly and insensibly soothe
the wounds of the soul, and even the sufferings of the body. Peace of
mind, which comes from pure and holy motives and actions, will give
free and vigorous spring to all the organs of the body. Inward peace and
a conscience void of offense toward God, will quicken and invigorate
the intellect, like dew distilled upon the tender plants. The will is then
rightly directed and controlled, and is more decided and yet free from
perverseness. The meditations are pleasing because they are sanctified.
The serenity of mind which you may possess, will bless all with whom
you associate.... The more you taste this heavenly peace and quietude of
mind, the more it will increase. It is an animated, living pleasure which
does not throw all the moral energies into a stupor, but awakens them to
increased activity. Perfect peace is an attribute of Heaven which angels
possess
Never will children and youth feel the peace of contentment until by
the faithful performance of home duties they relieve the tired hands and
weary heart and brain of the mother.... Those who neglect to bear part
of the responsibilities of the home are the ones who are troubled with
loneliness and discontent; for they have not learned the truth that those
who are happy are happy because they share the daily routine of work
Well-directed labor is just what they require to make them strong,
vigorous, cheerful, happy, and courageous to meet the various trials with
which this life is beset
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Testimonies for the Church 2:326, 327
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Child Guidance, 352, 353
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Child Guidance, 350
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