The Ellen G. White 1888 Materials: Volume 2 - Ellen G. White

The bent of the mind of every individual will
show itself. If he feels rich and increased with
goods and has need of nothing, he is spiritually
bankrupt. Those who feel their spiritual necessities
will show their soul eagerness, their ardent desires,
which extend upward and onward above every
earthly, temporal inducement, to the eternal.
Do not borrow anxiety for the future. It is today
that we are in need. It is "while it is called Today,"
"if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts."
Heb. 3:13,15. The Lord is our helper, our God, and
our strength in every time of need.
Battle Creek, Mich., October 24, 1889
Attended morning meeting. My heart was
drawn out in supplication to God for the power of
His grace and the pardon of our transgressions. I
thank the Lord for the assurance of His grace, that
is for His people now, today.
We are to keep close to the Source of our
strength day by day, and when the enemy comes in