"reflecting like this: If Jesus were upon earth, I would go to Him, throw myself at His feet, and tell Him all my sufferings. He would not turn away from me; He would have mercy upon me, and I would love and serve Him always. LS 34.3"
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
The EGW passage directly echoes the sentiment of Matthew 11:28, expressing a desire to go to Jesus with burdens and receive mercy and rest. The core idea of finding solace and help in Jesus is present in both.
"Just then the door opened, and a person of beautiful form and countenance entered. He looked upon me pitifully, and said: “Do you wish to see Jesus? He is here, and you can see Him if you desire it. Take everything you possess, and follow me.” LS 34.4"
"Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me."
Both passages involve a call to follow Jesus, with an element of sacrifice or relinquishing possessions. The EGW passage presents a symbolic representation of this call, while the Matthew verse is a direct instruction. The core theme of following Jesus is present in both.