MRS. C. C. L by MRS. C. C. L.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 17, 1914

MRS. C. C. L

By MRS. C. C. L.

Practical Problems of Home Makers—No. 3

MRS. C. C. L

What to Do With Private Troubles

I RECEIVED your kind letter some time ago, and it made me more sorry than ever that I did not see more of you while you were in the place. I am so sorry that you should have spent so many weeks here among us without getting more help and encouragement than you did. I wish now that I had made a greater effort to see you again and encourage and help you.

I think it is so hard for those alone in the truth who have opposition to meet, and I deeply sympathize with you in your struggles. I do not want to lose track of you, even if I can do no more than write you a friendly letter occasionally. I shall be very glad to do that, so I hope you will keep me informed of your whereabouts.

I trust that you have received the lessons by this time, and that you will be able to go on with your study without further interruption. I have no doubt that there are many things in your life that are hard to bear, and perhaps even if you had told me about them I should have been helpless to make them any easier. However, I can pray for you. There is One who can help, and he is really our Comforter under such circumstances. These private affairs of our lives are beyond the reach of the help of friends. I know that the dear Heavenly Father pities you and sympathizes with you; and if you will be loyal and true to him, he will guide you safely through the trials, and give you grace to bear them.

I am glad to hear you say that you are not always unhappy. I am sure you do have some things for which to be thankful, so I hope that by keeping your eye on the promises of God and on the bright spots in your experience, you will be able to keep a cheerful heart.