The following resources explore Ellen Harmon’ [White] early years, from her childhood to her conversion experience. As a child, she faced not only physical challenges but also emotional and spiritual struggles. Though raised as a Methodist and familiar with God, she feared Him. Her experience with the Millerite movement deepened these fears, leaving her feeling unworthy of God’s love. The first six chapters of Life Sketches detail these struggles and God’s efforts to reach her. They include accounts of two dreams she received before the Great Disappointment and the hope God sought to convey to her.
Merlin Burt’s article outlines the stages of her conversion experience, highlighting the process of how Ellen Harmon fully embraced God’s love and salvation. Her mother and Elder Levi Stockman, a local minister in Portland, played pivotal roles in this transformative journey.
Thought for the Day
When we come to Him in faith, every petition enters the heart of God. When we have asked for His blessing, we should believe that we receive it, and thank Him that we have received it. Then we are to go about our duties, assured that the blessing will be realized when we need it most. When we have learned to do this, we shall know that our prayers are answered. Desire of Ages, p. 200