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  1. Constant prayer is not about burdening yourself but about cultivating a deeper, more constant connection with Jehovah. It's about weaving prayer into the rhythm of our daily life. His pleasure is listening - Heart to Heart.
  2. [Daily Text - Sat, Mar 16 "Put on...the hope of salvation as a helmet.—."] A soldier’s helmet protects his head. Our “hope of salvation”—our confidence in the fulfillment of God’s promises about his glorious new world—will protect our minds from Satan’s lies. (1 Thess. 5:8) We need to keep that hope bright and strong by diligent personal study of the Scriptures.
  3. Focus on God's will: Acceptable prayers are not just about the personal stuff but about seeking God's will and aligning our desires with his purposes. [Daily Text - Fri, Mar 15 "A righteous man’s supplication has a powerful effect.—Jas. 5:16"]. ALWAYS Lift the needs of others in our prayers and Remember (Matthew 6:9-13).
  4. Asleep, we expect to wake up. This is exactly the hope the Bible offers the dead. Job 14:14, 15 spells it out: "I shall Wait [In The Grave] until my relief comes. Then [God] shall answer.” To joy for those of us who die, too awaken, reunited with loved ones. Then back - to the Beginning! Remember Matt 6:9,10.
  5. Imagine a path through a forest. If we follow the well-marked trail (truth), we reach the destination safely. If we wander off (lack of interest in truth), Satan's there to exploit our weaknesses, and lead us away. Bottom line - free Will. We choose to love truth, & some choose to reject it.
  6. The passing on of knowledge is not enough. Proverbs 3:1. To reach the heart it must be from the heart. Jesus, our ultimate example, is all this, and All Love. His every encounter shows it perfectly. We work hard, imperfectly, to do the same. 1 Peter 2:21. Visable to our children, our neighbors, & our God. EXAMPLES!
  7. He offers Hope And Comfort in the face of life's difficulties, Assuring a future where God will reign supreme, bringing an end to suffering and ushering in an era of perfect peace and joy. Then, Jehovah's kingdom will rule his dedicated people around the world forever. 🫂
  8. T H E G I F T 💕 Daily Text - Thur Feb 22 "Drawing near to God is good for me.—Ps. 73:28. For many it's a challenge to study & learn from books. 😭 But remember, Jehovah designed our brain (Consciousness) - And the wonderful gift - "Our Spiritual Need (Matt 5:3) - too keep learning forever." With his blessing, we come to enjoy reading, & Love learning about him more & more & more & more 🤗
  9. Hope is in Jehovah. He wants everyone to experience life as he meant for us. Wants “all to be saved & accurately know the truth (1 Tim 2:4) - that the Bible is God's word (guide) to us. Because we dug into it deep (study / application) it became crystal clear. Matt 6:22-24... We have but two choices 😱. Act either as a discreet one, or as a foolish one. Matt 7:13,14 Daily Text - Mon Feb 19 "Hope in Jehovah.—Ps. 27:14.
  10. 🤔 Exaggeration? "The heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways and thoughts are higher than yours" (Isa 55:9). 👀 Human views of standards, or Jehovah's standards / directions? (Isa 30:21). TRULY - Wisdom & Happiness is imitating closely the incomparable standards that Jehovah has provided too guide our lives. (Psalm 19:7-11) Saturday, February 17 Become imitators of God, as beloved children.—Eph. 5:1.
  11. Jesus core principles of love, compassion, forgiveness, and service remain central to understanding how he "walked the talk." We too can only teach by living his examples, by living our beliefs, and by imitating his walk 🤗
  12. Peace! Phil. 4:6, 7. 🫂 By means of it, He calms our heart despite . . . "Anything". HIS peace gives us the privilege to help one another & equips us to face, even the “great tribulation” (Matt. 24:21) AND the need to maintain peace. But after this; we'll at last enjoy what Jehovah has always wanted for us—perfect lasting peace.—Isa. 26:3, 4.
  13. " Only One Way " 🫂 Live in harmony with his will. Confidence in Jehovah is never misplaced. He guarantees what no human Physician ever could, Too extend the life of his servants. Not for a few troubled years, but for all eternity. If necessary by a resurrection from the dead—in his glorious new world now so near at hand.—Ps. 23:4; Acts 24:15. We love you, and patiently wait, Jehovah!
  14. Limitations can come in many forms and in different degrees. Still, in our heart we are saying to Jehovah: “How I do love your law! All day long it is my concern.” (Psalm 119:97) Jehovah knows those “thinking upon his name.” COMFORT comes to ALL who know that Jehovah finds pleasure, in the meditation of our heart. 🤗 Daily Text - Sun Feb 4 You must love Jehovah your God with your whole heart.—Matt. 22:37.
  15. The key to understanding is to allow the Bible to explain itself. The book of Revelation reachs down to the ‘arrival of the definite time for God’s holy ones to take possession of the kingdom’ in “the appointed time of the end.” Then the Messiah destroys such beastly opposition for all time. (Da 7:21-27; Re 17:13, 14; 19:19, 20.) Daily Text - Sat Feb 3 [the revelation] is presented in signs.—Rev. 1:1.
  16. 🫂 We are entrusted with the gift of life, both our own and that of others. Being safety-conscious reflects love of our Creator and this precious gift by using "Thinking ability - will keep watch over us".—Prov. 2:11, and our neighbors (Ps. 119:99, 100). 🤗
  17. Like pliable clay the TRUTH, of God's word, has reshaped us, molded us, and brought us into conformity with righteous Bible principles. With the right attitude, we're sincere and teachable. John 4:23. Daily Text - Sun Jan 28 "Have you not read?—Matt. 12:3.
  18. Some experiences could easily lead us to nurse negative feelings. Instead, God's word helps us to develop Insight and Mercy. When disappointed, be patient. Willing to be trained by him. Be ASSURED that “Jehovah himself will not hold back anything good from those walking in faithfulness.”—Ps. 84:11,12. 😊
  19. Jesus/Our integrity-keeping course was/ is possible, not by his/our individual personal moral strength, but ONLY through deep faith and trust in Jehovah and His saving power. (Ps 25:21 & Luke 23:46). Daily text 2023: Saturday, December 9 "Father, into your hands I entrust my spirit.-Luke 23:46
  20. It's Okay (to not be) OKAY! These are tough times - CRITICAL - and so important to reach out for help when we need it. It is not a sign of weakness to ask for help. In fact, it can be a sign of strength and courage. Daily text - Monday, August 28 "I am thirsty".—John 19:28.
  21. " Let EVERY activity," 🤎 Become our gift to our heavenly Father. Pro. 16:3 🤗
  22. Some think that living by Bible principles just shows we are not using our free will. Actually Bible principles are essential for our freedom. They HELP us to MAKE GOOD CHOICES, even when it's difficult. Pro. 3:5-6. How often they . . . made him feel hurt. Ps. 78:40. Even then exercised free will to show love.
  23. " A Hard One " 😭 Sin requires repentance, and change. Our behavior always reflects on Jehovah's name. Disfellowshipping is a tragedy. Not necessarily a disaster! Repentance, humility, & LOVE is needed - Judged with maturity, firmness & LOVE. Daily Text - Monday, July 24 "You do not judge for man but for Jehovah".—2 Chron. 19:6. 🤗
  24. Psalm 34:10 reminds us of the need to prepare now. Difficult days lie ahead, but those depending on Jehovah will lack nothing good, and fear nothing bad.

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