Mind, Character, and Personality Vol. 2 - Second Advent Revival

many plans. Constantly bear in mind the words of Christ, "Watch ye and pray, lest ye
enter into temptation" (Mark 14:38). Christ is your personal Saviour. Believe that His
saving power is exercised in your behalf minute by minute, hour by hour. He is by your
side in every time of need.--Lt 150, 1903. {2MCP 470.1}
Do Not Cross Bridges Before Time.--Now we want to act like individuals who are
redeemed by the blood of Christ; we are to rejoice in the blood of Christ and in the
forgiveness of sins. That is what we are to do, and may God help us to get our minds
off the dark pictures and think on those things that will give us light. Now I want to read
another scripture, "Be careful for nothing" (Philippians 4:6). What does that
mean?--Why, don't cross a bridge before you get to it. Don't make a time of trouble
before it comes. You will get to it soon enough, brethren. We are to think of today, and
if we do well the duties of today, we will be ready for the duties of tomorrow.--MS 7,
1888. {2MCP 470.2}
Seeking to Reach World's Standards.--There are many whose hearts are aching
under a load of care because they seek to reach the world's standard. They have
chosen its service, accepted its perplexities, adopted its customs. Thus their character
is marred, and their life made a weariness. In order to gratify ambition and
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worldly desires, they wound the conscience and bring upon themselves an additional
burden of remorse. The continual worry is wearing out the life forces. {2MCP 470.3}
Our Lord desires them to lay aside this yoke of bondage. He invites them to accept
His yoke; He says, "My yoke is easy, and My burden is light." He bids them seek first
the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and His promise is that all things needful to
them for this life shall be added. {2MCP 471.1}
Worry is blind and cannot discern the future, but Jesus sees the end from the
beginning. In every difficulty He has His way prepared to bring relief.--DA 330 (1898).
{2MCP 471.2}
Faith Can Be Invincible.--Do not worry. By looking at appearances and complaining
when difficulty and pressure come, you reveal a sickly, enfeebled faith. By your words
and your works show that your faith is invincible. The Lord is rich in resources. He owns
the world. Look to Him who has light, and power, and efficiency. He will bless everyone
who is seeking to communicate light and love.--7T 212 (1902). {2MCP 471.3}
Plants Do Not Grow Through Worry or Conscious Effort.--In place of growing
anxious with the thought that you are not growing in grace, just do every duty that
presents itself, carry the burden of souls on your heart, and by every conceivable
means seek to save the lost. Be kind, be courteous, be pitiful; speak in humility of the
blessed hope; talk of the love of Jesus; tell of His goodness, his mercy, and His
righteousness; and cease to worry as to whether or not you are growing. Plants do not
grow through any conscious effort. . . .The plant is not in continual worriment about its
growth; it just grows under the supervision of God.--YI, Feb 3, 1898. (ML 103.) {2MCP