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with its intent. God does not desire His creatures to suffer and hour’s
pain that may be relieved upon the Sabbath or any other day.—
The
Desire of Ages, 207
(1898).
Trusting When in Pain—Your mind may often be clouded be-
cause of pain. Then do not try to think, but just rest and show that
you have committed your soul to God as unto a faithful Creator. It is
your privilege to show in your weakness and suffering that you do not
doubt the love of God toward you, that you know that He is faithful
who has promised, and that you trust soul and body in His hands, that
He will keep that which is committed to His trust.
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Let your mind dwell upon the goodness of God, upon the great love
wherewith He has loved us, as evidenced in the work of redemption.
If He did not love us and consider us of value, then this great sacrifice
would not have been made. He is beneficent in mercy and in grace.
Let your heart and mind be at rest like a tired child in the arms of its
mother. His everlasting arms are beneath you. In all your afflictions
Jesus is afflicted....
Hide in Him, and the wicked one will not harass or confuse your
faith. Jesus has bequeathed His peace to you.
“Strong is the strength which God supplies/Through His eternal
Son.” ...
The word of His grace is manna to the believing soul. The precious
promises of the word are life, sweetness, and peace.—Lt 16, 1896.
Suffering No Excuse for Unchristlike Actions—During the past
night I have slept but little. I tried to look to Jesus, to place myself in
the hands of the Great Physician. He has said, “My grace is sufficient
for thee.” The grace of Christ leads men to speak right words under all
circumstances. Bodily suffering is no excuse for unchristlike actions.—
MS 19, 1892.
Rising Above Pain—Often invalids can resist disease simply by
refusing to yield to ailments and settle down in a state of inactivity.
Rising above their aches and pains, let them engage in useful employ-
ment suited to their strength. By such employment and the free use of
air and sunlight, many an emaciated invalid might recover health and
strength.—
The Ministry of Healing, 246
(1905).
Use of Remedies Not a Denial of Faith—If they take the position
that in praying for healing they must not use the simple remedies
provided by God to alleviate pain and to aid Nature in her work, lest it