Testimony of Healing October 18, 1900 Issue

A Lesson in Overcoming

L. R. E.

I feel I must not longer lag in my duty to our Journal and Sentinel, for surely I have received many blessings through their columns. I have very little, if anything, to say, that will interest those older in Science than myself, but there are so many younger than I, that I hope I may give forth a glimmer of light.

"To him that overcometh," etc. This seems to be an ever-present thought with me. I had the privilege of class instruction from one of our dear Leader's loyal students some nine months since. On taking up my daily work thereafter the last admonition given seemed to give me the keynote to commence my living (living before was existence only): "Whatever you do, if only sweeping a room, do it the best you can."

I did not stop to listen to error, which whispered, "Didn't you always do that?" I simply went to work disciplining self to do all things better. My heart goes out in gratitude, for this practical suggestion, which followed as faithfully as I knew how, led me to see the Light. It was, I saw, the commencing of the overcoming of which Jesus spoke. Only a little thing, but how great the results only those who have practised it know. I want to tell of just one little over coming. I have always been self-indulgent as to my duties, so it was with struggles (to sense) that many trifling things were overcome. I had not found it necessary to deny myself the pleasure and privilege of reading the Sentinel as soon as it came, even though other things needed immediate attention. The thought came to me that I was sometimes neglecting work that should be finished before indulging in the pleasure of reading this much appreciated and enjoyable visitor. After this I laid it (the Sentinel) aside tul work that needed my attention was completed. I must acknowledge in such a simple task as this, it was with difficulty that I conquered, so great was my desire to read and enjoy its contents. Out of such little things come the issues of life. I find the blessings appear proportionately as I really overcome (conquer the counterfeit self).

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