Divine Peace and Joy: Ellen White on Serving the Lord

Working for the Lord brings a deep sense of satisfaction, peace that is of more value than gold, and a personal experience of divine strength and courageAUCR March 17, 1913, par. 4+2. This blessed labor, whether in the home, the field, or the sanitarium, qualifies both mind and body for the specific work God designs for us and results in the approval of HeavenDG 116.4+2. When you cooperate with Christ, He sends His angels to stand by your side, guiding your hands and keeping you calm and self-possessed in the most critical moments9MR 83.4+2. The joy of being a blessing to others enlarges the mind and provides a daily happiness that far exceeds any worldly amusementCT 308.3+1. Furthermore, the active service of seeking the lost brings more joy to the heart than any other earthly pursuit, echoing the very joy felt by the angels in heavenChS 269.2+1. As you dedicate your time, strength, and ability to His service, you gather fresh spiritual manna daily and find your character being refined and perfected for the mansions of the blessed5T 486.2+2.

...ss were used in working in Christ's lines, the blessing of God would rest upon the worker. The discipline for practical life that is gained by physical labor combined with mental taxation is sweetened by the reflection that it is qualifying mind and body better to perform the work that God designs men to do. The more perfectly the youth understand how ...— CT 308.3 (1913)

...bors to bring them to the fold of the great Shepherd, is engaged in a blessed work. And, oh, what a soul-enrapturing thought, that when one sinner is thus reclaimed, there is more joy in heaven than over ninety and nine just persons!—Testimonies for the Church 2:22— ChS 269.2 (1925)

... Jesus has sent His angel to your side to tell you what to do. A hand has been laid upon your hand. Jesus, and not you, has guided the movements of your hand. At times you have realized this, and a wonderful calmness has come over you. You dared not hurry, and yet you worked rapidly, knowing that there was not a second to waste. The...— 9MR 83.4 (1990)

...means whereby you can glorify yourselves? Are you, with your whole soul, might, mind, and strength, loving and serving God in blessing others around you by leading them to the Light of the world? Are you satisfied with past blessings? or are you walkin...— 5T 486.2 (1889)

...w we can work to save and bless souls for whom Christ died. In working to bless others, we shall be gathering strength and courage to our own souls, and shall receive the approval of God— AUCR March 17, 1913, par. 4 (1898)

...dividual lives. In working to benefit and bless others, a sense of satisfaction is experienced. The Lord creates peace in the soul. This is of more value than gold. Every faithful performance of duty stands registered in the books of heaven, and receives more tha...— RH August 26, 1909, par. 5 (1851)

...her Haskell. He could not produce these things of himself. The work may be at times taxing, but the very consciousness of the help from the Spirit of God will sustain His servants, Brother and Sister Haskell, to act their part honestly, unselfishly, and according to...— 12LtMs, Ms 175, 1897, par. 13