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a spiritual atmosphere of light and peace. He desires that we shall
reveal His own joy in our lives.
The indwelling of the Spirit will be shown by the out-flowing of
heavenly love. The divine fullness will flow through the consecrated
human agent, to be given forth to others.—
Christ’s Object Lessons,
419
(1900).
Depend Constantly on God—Many are unable to make definite
plans for the future. Their life is unsettled. They cannot discern the
outcome of affairs, and this often fills them with anxiety and unrest.
Let us remember that the life of God’s children in this world is a
pilgrim life. We have not wisdom to plan our own lives. It is not for us
to shape our future. “By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out
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into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed;
and he went out, not knowing whither he went” (
Hebrews 11:8
).
Christ in His life on earth made no plans for Himself. He accepted
God’s plans for Him, and day by day the Father unfolded His plans.
So should we depend upon God that our lives may be the simple
outworking of His will. As we commit our ways to Him, He will direct
our steps.—
The Ministry of Healing, 478, 479
(1905).
Value of Occupational Therapy—I was shown that it would
prove more beneficial to most patients to allow light work, and even
to urge it upon them, than to urge them to remain inactive and idle. If
the power of the will be kept active to arouse the dormant faculties,
it will be the greatest help to recover health. Remove all labor from
those who have been overtaxed all their lives, and in nine cases out of
ten the change will be an injury.
This has proved true in the case of my husband. I was shown that
physical, outdoor exercise is far preferable to indoor; but if this cannot
be secured, light indoor employment would occupy and divert the mind
and prevent it from dwelling upon symptoms and little ailments, and
would also prevent homesickness.—
Testimonies for the Church 1:567
568
(1867). [
Note: See
Selected Messages 2:306-308
, for an account
of her successful participation in James White’s recovery.]
Well-directed Physical Exercise—When invalids have nothing
to occupy their time and attention, their thoughts become centered
upon themselves, and they grow morbid and irritable. Many times they
dwell upon their bad feelings until they think themselves much worse
than they really are and wholly unable to do anything.