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Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers - Ellen G. White

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within their own borders. The Lord declares He is<br />

nigh <strong>to</strong> all that call upon Him with a sincere heart.<br />

Said Christ, "Ask, <strong>and</strong> it shall be given you; seek,<br />

<strong>and</strong> ye shall find; knock, <strong>and</strong> it shall be opened<br />

un<strong>to</strong> you." This promise is made doubly <strong>and</strong> trebly<br />

sure. There is no failure with God. Today men who<br />

are presidents of conferences are less efficient <strong>and</strong><br />

strong <strong>and</strong> able than they should be, because they<br />

place man where God should be, <strong>and</strong> they receive<br />

only that which man can give them.<br />

Seek Counsel of God<br />

Presidents of conferences, you will be wise if<br />

you will decide <strong>to</strong> come <strong>to</strong> God. Believe in Him.<br />

He will hear your prayers, <strong>and</strong> come <strong>to</strong> your<br />

assistance, in much less time than the public<br />

conveyances could take one, two, three, or four<br />

men from a long distance, at a great expense, <strong>to</strong><br />

decide questions which the God of wisdom can<br />

decide far better for you. He has promised, "If any<br />

of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth<br />

<strong>to</strong> all men liberally, <strong>and</strong> upbraideth not; <strong>and</strong> it shall<br />

be given him." If you will sincerely humble your<br />

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