Signs of the Times, Book 1 - Ellen G. White

It is very injurious for persons in full flesh to lie in bed, simply because
they feel sick. Some, even while thus inactive, eat regularly. The physical,
mental, and moral powers are enfeebled by indolence.
Mothers, if your daughters are surrounded with plenty, do not make this
an excuse for neglecting to give them an education in the useful branches of
household labor. Do not encourage them in indolence, or allow frivolous
employment of their time. You should help your children to acquire a
knowledge, that, if necessary, they could live by their own labor. You should
teach them to be decided in following the calls of duty.
Young friends, learn to lean upon divine strength. All other, in
comparison with this, is feebleness. Although you may feel weak, you may
look to God by faith, for energy to make your efforts efficient. In the strength
of your Redeemer, you can follow in the path of duty. You can stand in his
strength self-reliant, with noble independence, working with diligence to
develop good physical, mental, and moral strength. You can do this while
you depend upon the grace of your Redeemer to aid you in your efforts.
Follow in the path of duty, and you may be assured that the dangers, trials,
toils, and conflicts, of life, will never intrude their dark shadows in the
mansions Christ is preparing for the faithful.
"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be
no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying; neither shall there be any more
pain; for the former things have passed away."
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