What does MH 251 say?
On page 251 of *The Ministry of Healing*, Ellen White provides encouragement through scripture and counsel on the importance of a cheerful, trusting spirit in the Christian life. ### Key Passages from MH 251 > "“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: Be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; Yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness.” Isaiah 41:10." — *The Ministry of Healing*, MH 251.1 > "“Ye that have been borne by Me from your birth, That have been carried by Me from your earliest breath, Even to your old age I am the same; Even to hoar hairs I will carry you; I have done it, and I will still bear you; I will carry, and I will deliver you.” Isaiah 46:3, 4 , Noyes." — *The Ministry of Healing*, MH 251.2 > "Those professed Christians who are constantly complaining, and who seem to think cheerfulness and happiness a sin, have not genuine religion. Those who take a mournful pleasure in all that is melancholy in the natural world, who choose to look upon dead leaves rather than to gather the beautiful living flowers... these are not in Christ. They are gathering to themselves gloom and darkness, when they might have brightness, even the Sun of Righteousness arising in their hearts with healing in His beams." — *The Ministry of Healing*, MH 251.4 > "Often your mind may be clouded because of pain. Then do not try to think. You know that Jesus loves you. He understands your weakness. You may do His will by simply resting in His arms." — *The Ministry of Healing*, MH 251.5 ### Context These excerpts are from **Chapter 18, "Mind Cure."** In this chapter, Ellen White discusses the profound influence the mind has on physical health. She emphasizes that while a gloomy, complaining spirit can lead to disease and spiritual darkness, a heart filled with gratitude, trust in God's promises, and appreciation for the beauty of nature promotes healing and vitality. *** **Search Results:** Found thousands of passages containing these keywords. For the complete list with filters, try the [Full-Text Search](/advanced-search?q=MH+251) **Book breakdown:** MH (1564), PCL (3), RY (1)
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