"My experience has been singular, and for years I have suffered peculiar trials of mind. The condition of God's people, and my connection with the work of God, have often brought upon me a weight of sadness and discouragement which cannot be expressed. For years I have looked to the grave as a sweet resting place. In my last vision I inquired of my attending angel why I was left to suffer such perplexity of mind, and was so often thrown upon Satan's battleground. I entreated that if I must be so closely connected with the cause of truth, I might be delivered from these severe trials. There is power and strength with the angels of God, and I pleaded that I might be shielded. 1T 346.1"
"And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure."
Both passages describe a chosen individual experiencing significant personal suffering and spiritual trials, potentially inflicted by Satan, despite their connection to God's work. Paul's 'thorn in the flesh' and EGW's 'perplexity of mind' serve a similar purpose of preventing pride and testing faith.
"And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest."
Both passages express a longing for rest and escape from suffering. EGW looks to the grave as a resting place, while the Psalmist desires to fly away like a dove to find rest. The shared theme of seeking respite from hardship connects the two passages.
"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me."
Both passages address the experience of facing trials and potential danger, but with the assurance of God's presence and protection. EGW describes being on 'Satan's battleground' and pleading for shielding, while the Psalmist walks through the 'valley of the shadow of death' but fears no evil because God is with him. The shared theme of facing adversity with divine support connects the two passages.
"Then our past life was presented before me, and I was shown that Satan had sought in various ways to destroy our usefulness; that many times he had laid his plans to remove us from the work of God; he had come in different ways, and through different agencies, to accomplish his purposes; but through the ministration of holy angels he had been defeated. I saw that in our journeying from place to place, he had frequently placed his evil angels in our path to cause accidents which would destroy our lives; but holy angels were sent upon the ground to deliver. Several accidents have placed my husband and myself in great peril, and our preservation has been wonderful. I saw that we had been the special objects of Satan's attacks, because of our interest in and connection with the work of God. As I saw the great care which God has every moment for those who love and fear Him, I was inspired with confidence and trust in God, and felt reproved for my lack of faith. 1T 346.2"
"For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways."
Both passages speak of angelic protection. Psalm 91:11 is a general statement of God's protection through angels, while EGW's passage provides a specific instance of that protection. The thematic overlap is clear and strong.
"But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia."
Both passages describe angelic intervention against opposition, though the specifics differ. Daniel 10:13 describes Michael's help against the prince of Persia, while EGW describes angels protecting her and her husband from Satan's attacks. The underlying theme of angelic protection against spiritual opposition justifies the connection.