"Those who, standing in the forefront of the conflict, are impelled by the Holy Spirit to do a special work, will frequently feel a reaction when the pressure is removed. Despondency may shake the most heroic faith and weaken the most steadfast will. But God understands, and He still pities and loves. He reads the motives and the purposes of the heart. To wait patiently, to trust when everything looks dark, is the lesson that the leaders in God's work need to learn. Heaven will not fail them in their day of adversity. Nothing is apparently more helpless, yet really more invincible, than the soul that feels its nothingness and relies wholly on God. PK 174.3"
"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
Both passages address the theme of strength in weakness and reliance on God. EGW describes the experience of leaders who feel despondent but are ultimately sustained by God, while 2 Corinthians 12:9 speaks of God's grace being sufficient and His strength being made perfect in weakness.
"The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit."
Both passages offer comfort and assurance to those who are struggling. EGW speaks of God's pity and love during adversity, while Psalm 34:18 states that God is near to those with a broken heart and contrite spirit.