(We read this for part of our morning worship this morning.) 

“If we follow Christ we shall not have a spasmodical experience, and be moved by circumstances and influenced by our surroundings.  We shall not let feelings control us, and indulge in fretting, envying, faultfinding, jealousy, and vanity.”

“When petty trials come upon us, and words are spoken that cut and bruise the soul, speak to yourself and say, ‘I am a child of God, heir with Jesus Christ, a colaborer with heaven, and I cannot afford to easily take offense, to be always thinking of self; for this will produce a distorted character, and is unworthy of my high calling.  My heavenly Father has given me a work to do, and let me do it worthily for His name’s sake.’“

Signs of the Times, July 10, 1893

(I need to paste the second part right next to the GYC phone.)