"“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 . MH 251.1"
"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."
EGW directly quotes Isaiah 41:10.
"“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. MH 251.2"
"Hearken unto me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, which are borne by me from the belly, which are carried from the womb:"
EGW directly quotes Isaiah 46:3-4.
"And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you."
EGW directly quotes Isaiah 46:3-4, although she cites Noyes' translation. The connection is undeniable.
"It is a law of nature that our thoughts and feelings are encouraged and strengthened as we give them utterance. While words express thoughts, it is also true that thoughts follow words. If we would give more expression to our faith, rejoice more in the blessings that we know we have,—the great mercy and love of God, —we should have more faith and greater joy. No tongue can express, no finite mind can conceive, the blessing that results from appreciating the goodness and love of God. Even on earth we may have joy as a wellspring, never failing, because fed by the streams that flow from the throne of God. MH 251.6"
"Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:"
Both passages emphasize remembering and appreciating God's blessings. EGW expands on the benefits of doing so, aligning with the Psalm's call to 'forget not all his benefits'.
"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
Both passages discuss the importance of focusing on positive and uplifting thoughts. Philippians 4:8 provides a list of things to think on, while EGW discusses the impact of our thoughts and words on our faith and joy.