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You know our bodies are made up of the food assimilated. Now,
it is the same with our minds. If we have a mind to dwell on the
disagreeable things of life, we will not have any hope, but we want to
dwell on the cheery scenes of heaven. Says Paul, “Our light affliction,
which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and
eternal weight of glory” (
2 Corinthians 4:17
).—MS 7, 1888.
Christ Sympathizes (encouragement to a Christian suffering
depression)—My dear aged sister _____, I am much grieved because
you are sick and suffering. But cling to Him whom you have loved
and served these many years. He gave His own life for the world, and
He loves everyone who trusts in Him. He sympathizes with those who
suffer under the depression of disease. He feels every pang of anguish
that His loved ones feel. Just rest in His arms and know that He is your
Saviour, and your very best Friend, and that He will never leave nor
forsake you. He has been your dependence for many years, and your
soul may rest in hope.
You will come forth with other faithful ones who have believed in
Him, to praise Him with a voice of triumph. All you are expected to
do is to rest in His love. Do not worry. Jesus loves you, and now when
you are weak and suffering, He holds you in His arms, just as a loving
father holds a little child. Trust in Him in whom you have believed.
Has He not loved and cared for you all through your lifetime? Just rest
in the precious promises given you.—Lt 299, 1904.
Not to Give Way to Depression—In the night season I was con-
versing with you. I was saying to you, I am much pleased because you
are in such a good location and can be near to the Sanitarium. Do not
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give way to depression, but let the comforting influence of the Holy
Spirit be welcomed into your heart, to give you comfort and peace....
My sister, if you would obtain precious victories, face the light
that emanates from the Sun of righteousness. Talk hope and faith and
thanksgiving to God. Be cheerful, hopeful in Christ. Educate yourself
to praise Him. This is a great remedy for diseases of the soul and of
the body.—Lt 322, 1906.
Atmosphere of Depression—Let the ministers through whom
God is working come up to the conference with cast-down nerve,
growing in depression, and I tell you, they have an atmosphere about
them like a thick blanket of fog covering a clear sky. We need to