Counsels on Health - Ellen G. White

e diverted from their work; neither should they
confine themselves so closely to professional work
that health will be injured. In the fear of God they
should be wise in the use of strength that God has
given them. Never should they disregard the means
that God has provided for the preservation of
health. It is their duty to bring under the control of
reason every power that God has given them.
Value of Rest, Study, and Prayer
Of all men, the physician should, as far as
possible, take regular hours for rest. This will give
him power of endurance to bear the taxing burdens
of his work. In his busy life the physician will find
that the searching of the Scriptures and earnest
prayer will give vigor of mind and stability of
character.
Seek to meet the expectations of Jesus Christ.
He will help in every effort in the right direction.
Remember that there is not an action of life, nor a
motive of the heart, that is not open to the grace of
the Saviour.
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