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

pure-minded and conscientious who are sufferers from different causes over which they
have no control.--AM 23, 1864. (CG 445.) {2MCP 512.2}
Not Hidden From Jesus Christ.--What a wonderful thought it is that Jesus knows
all about the pains and griefs we bear. In all our afflictions He was afflicted. Some
among our friends know nothing of human woe or physical pain. They are never sick,
and therefore they cannot enter fully into the feelings of those who are sick. But Jesus
is touched with the feeling of our infirmity.-- MS 19, 1892. (2SM 237.) {2MCP 512.3}
God Vitally Interested in Man's Suffering.--He will not be held guiltless who
neglects to relieve suffering on the Sabbath. God's holy rest day was made for man,
and acts of mercy are in perfect harmony 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.-- DA 207 (1898). {2MCP 512.4}
Trusting When in Pain.--Your mind may often be clouded because 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.
513 {2MCP 512.5}
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. . . . {2MCP 513.1}
Hide in Him, and the wicked one will not harass or confuse your faith. Jesus has
bequeathed His peace to you. {2MCP 513.2}
"Strong is the strength which God supplies/Through His eternal Son." . . . {2MCP
513.3}
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. {2MCP 513.4}
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. {2MCP 513.5}
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 employment suited to their strength. By such employment and
the free use of air and sunlight, many an emaciated invalid might recover health and
strength.--MH 246 (1905). {2MCP 513.6}