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In all these cases well-directed physical exercise would prove an
effective remedial agent. In some cases it is indispensable to the
recovery of health. The will goes with the labor of the hands; and
what these invalids need is to have the will aroused. When the will is
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dormant, the imagination becomes abnormal, and it is impossible to
resist disease.—
The Ministry of Healing, 239
(1905).
Comforting Others Comforts Giver—Often prayer is solicited
for the afflicted, the sorrowful, the discouraged; and this is right.
We should pray that God will shed light into the darkened mind and
comfort the sorrowful heart. But God answers prayer for those who
place themselves in the channel of His blessings. While we offer
prayer for these sorrowful ones, we should encourage them to try to
help those more needy than themselves. The darkness will be dispelled
from their own hearts as they try to help others. As we seek to comfort
others with the comfort wherewith we are comforted, the blessings
comes back to us.—
The Ministry of Healing, 256
(1905).
Rest and Restoration (the author counsels her own son)—I
have a word to say to you. Will you not sign a pledge that you will
no longer weaken or deface the Lord’s temple by working when you
ought to rest? In order to have proper thoughts and in order to speak
proper words, you must give your brain rest. You do not take sufficient
time to rest. The weary brain and tired nerves would be invigorated if
you would make a change in this respect
We must study to discipline ourselves carefully, refusing to do
that which would weaken the physical, mental, and moral strength.
You need a clear, patient mind, which will endure all that may arise.
You need a strong hold from above. Exercise faith, and leave the
results with God. When you have done your best, be of good courage.
Believe, believe, and hold fast. The enemy will try to get you to make
some move which means defeat, but you cannot afford to do this. You
cannot afford to make uncertain movements. You need the influence
that you will gain by revealing wisdom and discretion.—Lt 121, 1904.
Relaxation and Rest Essential—I was shown that Sabbathkeep-
ers as a people labor too hard without allowing themselves change
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or periods of rest. Recreation is needful to those who are engaged
in physical labor and is still more essential for those whose labor is
principally mental. It is not essential to our salvation or for the glory