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Counsels on Health
medical missionary work. Having little self-confidence, they give God
all the glory. Their hands may be rough and unskilled, but their hearts
are susceptible to pity; they are filled with an earnest desire to do
something to relieve the woe so abundant; and Christ is present to help
them. He works through those who discern mercy in misery, gain in
the loss of all things. When the Light of the world passes by, privileges
appear in all hardships, order in confusion, the success and wisdom of
God in that which has seemed to be a failure.
My brethren and sisters, in your ministry come close to the people.
Uplift those who are cast down. Treat of calamities as disguised
blessings, of woes as mercies. Work in a way that will cause hope to
spring up in the place of despair....
God the Source of Wisdom and Power
To every worker I would say: Go forth in humble faith, and the
Lord will go with you. But watch unto prayer. This is the science
of your labor. The power is of God. Work in dependence upon Him,
remembering that you are laborers together with Him. He is your
Helper. Your strength is from Him. He will be your wisdom, your
righteousness, your sanctification, your redemption.
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