"God knows the end from the beginning. He is acquainted with the hearts of all men. He reads every secret of the soul. He knows whether those for whom prayer is offered would or would not be able to endure the trials that would come upon them should they live. He knows whether their lives would be a blessing or a curse to themselves and to the world. This is one reason why, while presenting our petitions with earnestness, we should say, “Nevertheless not my will, but Thine, be done.” Luke 22:42 . Jesus added these words of submission to the wisdom and will of God when in the Garden of Gethsemane He pleaded, “O My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from Me.” Matthew 26:39 . And if they were appropriate for Him, the Son of God, how much more are they becoming on the lips of finite, erring mortals! MH 230.1"
"Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done."
Ellen White directly references Luke 22:42 in this passage.
"And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt."
Ellen White directly references Matthew 26:39 in this passage.
"The consistent course is to commit our desires to our all-wise heavenly Father, and then, in perfect confidence, trust all to Him. We know that God hears us if we ask according to His will. But to press our petitions without a submissive spirit is not right; our prayers must take the form, not of command, but of intercession. MH 230.2"
"And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:"
The EGW passage directly reflects the principle stated in 1 John 5:14, emphasizing the importance of asking according to God's will and trusting that He hears us. The concept of 'asking according to his will' is central to both.
"There are cases where God works decidedly by His divine power in the restoration of health. But not all the sick are healed. Many are laid away to sleep in Jesus. John on the Isle of Patmos was bidden to write: “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them.” Revelation 14:13 . From this we see that if persons are not raised to health, they should not on this account be judged as wanting in faith. MH 230.3"
"And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them."
Ellen White directly references Revelation 14:13 in this passage.
"But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope."
EGW directly quotes Revelation 14:13 to support her point about death in Christ being a blessed rest, and uses it to counter the idea that lack of healing implies lack of faith. The connection is direct and intentional.
"We all desire immediate and direct answers to our prayers, and are tempted to become discouraged when the answer is delayed or comes in an unlooked-for form. But God is too wise and good to answer our prayers always at just the time and in just the manner we desire. He will do more and better for us than to accomplish all our wishes. And because we can trust His wisdom and love, we should not ask Him to concede to our will, but should seek to enter into and accomplish His purpose. Our desires and interests should be lost in His will. These experiences that test faith are for our benefit. By them it is made manifest whether our faith is true and sincere, resting on the word of God alone, or whether depending on circumstances, it is uncertain and changeable. Faith is strengthened by exercise. We must let patience have its perfect work, remembering that there are precious promises in the Scriptures for those who wait upon the Lord. MH 230.4"
"Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven."
EGW's passage directly echoes the sentiment of Matthew 6:10, emphasizing the importance of aligning one's will with God's will, especially in the context of prayer and healing. The principle of submitting to God's will is central to both passages.