Zion's Youth In The Latter Days

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20/11/2023

DAILY MEDITATION 🤍

Right Thoughts Make Right Words

“My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding” (Psalm 49:3).

Success or failure in this life depends much upon the manner in which the thoughts are disciplined. If they are controlled as God directs that they shall be, they will be upon those subjects which lead
to greater devotion. If the thoughts are right, the words will be right. The Review and Herald, April 6, 1886

Acquire a habit of self-government, that your thoughts may be brought into subjection to the Spirit of Christ. It is the grace of God that you need in order that your thoughts may be disciplined to flow in the right channel, that the words you utter may be right words, and that your passions and appetites may be subject to the control of reason, and the tongue be bridled against levity and unhallowed censure and faultfinding. Testimonies, vol. 4, p. 235

All are to a great extent under the influence of their own words. They act out the sentiments expressed in their words. Thus the government of the tongue is closely bound up with personal religion. Many are by their own words led to believe that a wrong course is right. Thoughts are expressed in words, and the words react upon the
thoughts, and produce other words. The influence is felt, not only upon oneself, but upon others. The Lord God alone can undo the mischievous result of unwise words. Often an opinion or decision, having been once expressed, will be acted upon, though it may lead to an entirely wrong course. The iron will changes not, because it would be too humiliating to acknowledge oneself in error. The words hastily spoken, to give vent to strong feelings, produce their evil results in hurting, wounding, and bruising souls for whom Christ died. Satan is
pleased, God is dishonored, and many souls are ruined by hastily spoken words.

Speak gently. Speak words of kindness and uplifting, for this is the fruit borne on the Christian tree. Overcome all harshness. Rash speeches do much harm to the souls of those who utter them and to the souls of those who hear. Eternity alone will reveal how greatly those who made these speeches needed to humble their hearts and
make confession to God. - The Signs of the Times, March 1, 1905

03/10/2023

Help for the Helpful
Gifts for God's People
October 3

“Happy art thou, O Israel: who is like unto thee, O people saved by
the Lord, the shield of thy help” (Deuteronomy 33:29).

Do not, my ministering brethren, allow yourselves to be kept at
home to serve tables; and do not hover around the churches, preaching to those who are already fully established in the faith. Teach the people to have light in themselves, and not to depend upon the ministers. They should have Christ as their helper and should educate themselves to help one another so that the minister can be free to
enter new fields. Historical Sketches, p. 139.

Christ will succor those who flee to Him for wisdom and strength. If they meet duty and trial with humility of soul, depending upon Jesus, His mighty angel will be round about them, and He whom they have trusted will prove an all-sufficient helper in every emergency. Testimonies, vol. 4, p. 599

The best help that ministers can give the members of our churches is not sermonizing, but planning work for them. Give each one something to do for others. Help all to see that as receivers of the grace of Christ they are under obligation to work for Him. And let all be taught how to work. Especially should those who are newly come to the faith be educated to become laborers together with God. If set
to work, the despondent will soon forget their despondency; the weak will become strong, the ignorant intelligent, and all will be prepared to present the truth as it is in Jesus. They will find an unfailing helper in Him who has promised to save all that come unto Him. Testimonies, vol. 6, pp. 49, 50

God is a shield and helper in every emergency to those who believe and trust in Him. When surrounded by difficulties, dangers, and discouragements, we must not yield faith and principle, but cherish every precious ray of light granted us, and be true to our God-given responsibilities.

You who are perplexed and afflicted, look up and be encouraged. Commit your ways in faith to the sympathizing Redeemer. He has identified His interests with yours, and is afflicted in your affliction. He will help you bear your burdens. The Signs of the Times, February 28, 1878.

22/09/2023

But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.

Deuteronomy 8:18

God wants you blessed financially so that you can be a blessing to others. If you have a financial need in your life, begin to ask God to show you ways that you can produce wealth.

21/09/2023

I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.

—John 15:5

20/09/2023

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

—John 14:6

15/09/2023

Happy Sabbath!
come and taste the love and goodness of the Lord.

12/09/2023

happiest birthday, we hope your day is filled with friends, family, fun, and celebration!

01/09/2023

you are created by the one who paints the sky.
happy sabbath!

27/08/2023

Happy Birthday Bro. Manases Ackoy wishing you the biggest slice of happy today.