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Our eyes and brains will be able to see and interpret perfectly . What a kind , generous gift our God will give us - even the color of plants might be more vibrant with the nutrients in the soil ,water ,air . A whole new living - a whole new world - "PRAISE JEHOVAH OUR GOD !"

I’ve previously been too … anxious/cautious/busy to consider looking for or becoming involved in something like this, but I came across this and just deeply connected with some of the comments. A while back a brother was enjoying asking brothers and sisters to describe - in as much detail as possible- their paradise house. I told him I had no interest in a house - I looked to being a traveling explorer/squatter! And when I think of a scriptural promise that I personally look forward to, I think of James 3:2 - never stumbling in word- never cringing in regret at anything that comes out of my mouth- having everything I say be in harmony with my heart’s desire to glorify my Heavenly Father/creator and be a refreshment to others. I’m glad to be able to read what I’ve read so far & grateful for the described precautions.

Of course I can't wait to experience the 1st day, the 1st week, the 1st month in paradise, when Jesus has just chained Satan and his disciples. Will we physically feel its sudden disappearance? Will something physical transform into us? We will first taste Jehovah’s victory. I want to believe that the angels will cry with joy, I want to think of the joy of Jehovah, the joy that he will never have known deep down. 'Peace at last' has said the song... I want to get to know everyone that Jehovah wants to introduce to me, in heaven or on earth. It pleases me to think that my friends who will be in heaven will be able to communicate with me in some way. If this is not possible I will not be disappointed, because when Abraham appears on our TV screens, when David presents himself at an international Convention, when Moses tells us about his life in Pharaoh's palace and the rest of history...let's expect historic moments. I want to be there, and if Jehovah is willing, I will be there too. And I will meet you all. I project myself so much in truth that I sometimes have the impression of being already there and a little less here. When I am overtaken by the reality of my condition, I wait patiently for the next dreamlike journey. So many things to say...

As I mentioned on last night's chat, "they" does not always mean it is some nefarious attempt to spread hearsay or half-truths. It's just because the sentence simply does not specify who it is that's really saying it. Take, for example, what Jesus said in Luke 12:20. He was telling us that a certain man was dreaming in his mind about getting more and more rich, but died that very night. The way it is expressed was, "Unreasonable one, this night they are demanding your life from you." (In French, the footnote renders it, "one will claim back your life.") Who is "they" in this sentence? It is not just giving weight to an idea without requiring proof, it's a way of expressing that our life is very short and uncertain, a general truth that we all know. But generally speaking, yes, the one stating it could indeed be covering for the fact he has no proof to back up what he is saying. But fortunately, my hand is not bigger than my face.

Every time I have to fill out a form, I envision a world where red-tape will be a thing of the past. No more worrying about whether or not I filled out the form right, or if I've forgotten to fill out some forms. Every time a scammer calls to harm me, I envision a world where Jehovah's loving laws will be written on our hearts. No more worrying about how identity theft could leave me homeless, with a zillion and one more forms to fill out to 'try' to get my identity back. It's the ugly HORRORS of this world that prompts me to envision the unfathomable WONDERS of the New World. I am eternally grateful for the Kingdom Hope...every moment of every day 💜

Us is them and we be they, so be careful what you say.

So, hay is for horses......and for people that grab your arm and won't let go.....HEY! 😎🤣

I also find this little organ amazing. The gall bladder works with neighbouring organs, such as the liver and pancreas (and also the connecting portal vein responsible for the gastrointestinal tract). When the gallbladder is backed up, the partnering enzyme released from the pancreas into the duodenum can also be affected. This dysfunction can cause inflammation also to the pancreas. There is a need for organs to work well together. Just like Eph.4:16 mentions the need for the body to work harmoniously and not independently from one another, and how this helps the body and the congregation to function.

When my wife heard about this many years ago, she thought it was amazing that someone might see a number as a color. One day she was talking about Synesthesia and innocently asked an older sister "What color is your number two?"

I was just meditating on this morning. 1 Corinthians 2:9 "Eye has not seen and ear has not heard, nor have there been conceived in the heart of man the things that God has prepared for those who love him.” It made me realize that the Kingdom is absolutely mind blowing, the description of the crystal clear river like glass, all the precious stones, singing, and unity as oneness of people in love and perfection. Jehovah's level of beauty and ability to restore the earth is something I've never seen. It will be more beautiful than any thing my eyes have ever beheld. It made me wonder due to sin, and imperfect earth, are we even seeing color the Jehovah intended? Will the trees and plants be beaming with a vibrancy of colors we never seen? precious stones will be abundant and any structure Jehovah the master builder instructs will be fear inspiring. What will a sunset look like? what color will the ocean be? For example the Aurora Lights are beautiful. Jehovah can not tell a lie, I know what ever my mind can imagine it'll be far more awe inspiring, mind blowing, and spectacular a new world, unlike anything I imagined or ever seen. But he wants me to keep on looking to his Perfect Kingdom. It blew my mind how amazing!!!

"Anyone remember this classic?" Yes, but I try not to.

No one would pose for me . . .

Don't forget that the English spell things differently than American do. It's Favourite instead of favorite, it's colour instead of color. The English need to remember, it's not all about U.

I wonder if they share their dreams on the web.. We know they enjoy life; everyone knows that times fun when you're having flies...

https://measuringly.com/how-long-is-150-feet/ 9 Parking Spaces I have been to a durian orchard and it's a awesome sight looking at those tall trees leaden with thorny fruits of such indescribable taste. But being hit by a falling fruit would incur some serious injuries. Some put nets to catch any ripe durians.

I love this example of the interconnected natural world. ❤️ ”How many your works are, O Jehovah! You have made all of them in wisdom. The earth is full of what you have made”. Ps 104:24 So so much to learn!

I have Misophonia though I only discovered that it had a name fairly recently. I used to think it was just me being grumpy so tried hard to keep my responses to the feelings under control. My children didn't need me to tell them to stop playing basketball because the bouncing sound of the ball was driving me crazy. Though they did get gently stopped from finger tapping, leg jiggling under the table,(misokinesia - a related condition) and leaving taps dripping among other thing. Sometimes I feel giving these things names and public air time allows people to use their condition as an excuse for negative attitudes and behaviour. The onus is not only on others to exercise compassion and empathy but also on the sufferer to exercise a level of self control over their responses.

Too , look at the rainbow - the colors are "soft " , not sharp but the colors to me can not be matched by paint or crayon , very unique shall we say "CUSTOMIZED " and our God is willing to share - good people or bad - also the rainbow was a sign that the earth will not be flooded again like the days of Noah - you can bank on it . Also smelling the air after a lightning storm - its ozone , to clean the air - anything Jehovah has running can be run on perpetual motion - to infinity ( even us - its in the guarantee )

I just want to get to know the whole universal organization better. If possible have a one on one with Jehovah. Have some of my friends of 144,000 take me on a tour and tell me what they have learned since they left this little earth. Then getting down to work on whatever Jehovah wants me to do. I could care less where I live as long as I am with friends who love Jehovah.

I understand that sentiment as well! Thank you for your comment, Jehovah sees all of our thoughts and feelings and I can only imagine the love and empathy on his face as he watches each of us struggle through each day!

I shall return♥️

Looking forward to the joyful challenge of helping in earthly restoration and assisting those coming back in the resurrection by: * Sharing in the great rebuilding work, learning skills for gardens and homes, for forests and grasslands. * Learning to care for the great diversity of life, and what our interactions with different creatures should be. * Taking part in the grand education work, as we teach others the things we have learned and continue to learn * Receiving instruction on how the information found in the new scrolls will add to our understanding of Jehovah, our great God

I loved that movie!

I went to see Them when it came out in the 50s at the New Mission Theater in San Francisco on Mission Street. Oh, the popcorn and Junior Mints were great. If I remember correctly, the admission was $0.50, and a Seven-Up bottle cap. Whenever the ants appeared, I covered my head with my coat. 🫣🤣

Anyone remember this classic?

'They' always want to give free advise. You know what free is worth!

Here's an interesting fact for anyone who loves to take care of their health: The National Library of Medicine has a study published about the benefits of eating it. So next time I go to an Asian market, I'll definitely be trying this stinky delicious fruit Jehovah gave us! Thanks for sharing this!

SHHH I seriously have that blog written.

Very interesting. Japan has its own scale - the Shindo scale - that measures effect rather than energy released. From https://www.japantimes.co.jp/japan-disaster-information/shindo-seismic-intensity/ “The Japan Meteorological Agency has a unique seismic scale called shindo that measures the degree of shaking in the event of an earthquake. This set of numbers — ranging from 0 to 7 — is different from an earthquake’s magnitude, which is a numerical value reflecting the size or energy of the temblor at its source. The shaking and effects become greater as the number increases, with shindo 5 and 6 further divided into lower and upper levels. At maximum 7, people cannot stay standing and may be thrown into the air, while unsecured pieces of furniture are likely to topple over or be tossed up in the air and reinforced concrete walls may collapse. At the seismic intensity of upper 5, people find it difficult to move and dishes could fall out from cupboards. Lower five may cause hanging objects to swing violently. The agency defines level 4 as being felt by most people even if they are walking and likely to awake people who are sleeping. It causes hanging objects to swing significantly. Level 3 can be felt by most people who are staying still and likely to make plates in cupboards rattle. Many people who are not moving around can feel shindo 2 quakes, which will make hanging objects swing slightly, while only some people staying put may feel slight movement in level 1. Zero intensity is detected by seismometers but not perceptible to people. The Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011, which spawned the giant tsunami that triggered the Fukushima nuclear disaster, was felt nearly nationwide. The shindo readings ranged from 7 in part of Miyagi Prefecture and upper 5 in parts of Tokyo to a barely perceptible 1 in Kyushu.”

Yes, I agree. Love the way you put your research across. It’s always very interesting and gives us another whisper of a clue about how magnificent our Creator really is.

Had no idea about thongs in Australia. 😅 Canadian here, but I have never heard of biffy. Must be a regional term or something from the past…but my fellow Canadians can clarify.🙃 I am losing my English here in Germany, but for washrooms, it is quite normal to address them as toilet, instead of any descriptive words about it. So it’s quite normal to say to “go to the toilet“, or “where is the toilet“? It sounds a bit too direct if you grew up referring to it as washroom, restroom or bathroom. It‘s like saying “I am going to the can“, which is a funny phrase in itself.

I love Cashews. They are my favorite.

I love coffee and I love chocolate. I do not like chocolate covered coffee beans. Having a mouthful of coffee grounds is not fun for me. 😝

Ahh! The smelly durian! On my visits to Malaysia and Singapore, I’ve not had the gumption to try it. So I bought the durian flavoured chocolate bar instead 😜. Thanks again David!

Literally my favorite food. I just wish my body could handle dairy better.

Just think, because Jehovah made us to think and invent, those same simple ingredients mixed differently can produce cookies, cake, brownies and other delectable sweets.

When I read the title, I thought this was going to be about Windows - not the Microsoft type ... the clear ones you look through

My home is simple - kind of like a tiny house but have a separate building will be a auditorium that will sit 250, a snack bar area , separate dining area , big stage so we can have musical instruments ( full grand piano - Steinway ), harp ,drums set , plenty of room for the Watchtower Chorus and the New World Chorus and the Childrens Chorus. A whole lot of FUN - New World Broadcasting

Personally, there is quite a lot I’d want to see, but whom I would like to see the most, is my late mother, who died when I was young. I look forward to welcoming her back, so that she can see that she had at least 1 child who made it, who kept serving Jehovah. I want to tell her how sorry I am for being so stubborn and hard-hearted when I was young. I would like for my brother and sister on that side, to join me in pure worship, but at the moment that hope appears to be dim. But due to the recent adjustments with the great tribulation, that proves that nothing is over, until it is truly over, and my hope for my family to join in true worship will be kept alive thru the darkest of times, and hopefully we all survive into the brightest era of human history, all three of us, together, with our mother, serving Jehovah forever as one. That’s all I have to say.

It's true, Carmen. Sometimes the dream is painful because our current reality locks us in a tank of emotional suffering, we can even feel lost. However, if we no longer dream, we remain with our suffering of the moment which becomes a prison and the risk is to weaken in hope. The New World is around the corner, says the song. Without dream, hope and imagination it will be difficult to see this street, this corner that Jehovah designates. You are tired, little sister, but I have read you many times and your faith is powerful and leaping. This kind of faith does a lot of good when it expresses itself. So in my opinion you imagine a lot more than you think.☺️🧡🧡🧡

Loaded question. I think about how I want a home set up for my dad before he's resurrected. Cooking and playing guitar with him. I love to think about all these things but, I have a problem. When I drift to those thoughts or, read some of the books the brothers have so talently written I can't move on. Only because I'm in the here and now and I feel cheated that for a moment I allowed myself to wander and then come back to reality that I am still in the present. And then the sadness overwhelms me. The brothers and sisters here are so talented. Wow! I am amazed and thankful.

I think about the things I do today... clean my house travel to work fix dinner. All these things I do I know Jehovah had a better way for me to accomplish them. How will I clean my home in the new world what will I discover will clean my clothes or dishes that will not be harmful to our planet. I can't wait to find out how Jehovah will teach us those simple things.

Again, thank you for your comment, my sister. I can definitely relate to those thoughts...I have often wondered how it will feel to become friends, actual friends...with those from the Biblical times. To be very honest...I prefer those times when I am there...and not here. That may seem a little dissociative...but it's true. I cannot wait until I have the ability to take all the TIME I need and desire to get to know someone...really and truly get to know them. Jehovah has given us so much...and not a single one of us deserve it. We are in the position because JEHOVAH sees something of value in each and every one of us...not because we personally see it. That alone has given me so much comfort over the years...Jehovah has the ability to draw things out of us that have been deeply hidden for decades...and he takes all the bad he finds and discards it. His ability to see just one single thing of redeeming value in me...causes me to keep going. His love...before I was ever born or ever thought of...helps me be more loving...even when I am upset or hurt. Jehovah's victory will be amazing to witness...and his ability to put things right will motivate us to continue serving him right through the thousand years...and on into the eternity waiting on the other side.

I often think about spending a night sleeping curled up under a tree in soft grass without any fear on a clear star filled night. No bugs biting me,no fear of wild animals or strangers.

I understand all of those thoughts, I've had elements of them in my own thinking for years! Thanks for sharing!!

Muchas gracias (hehe, I'm learning a bit of Spanish)

I like that analogy. If we get into the habit of talking to Jehovah, even for the minutest thing - how this makes us feel, help for making the right choice, forgiveness for our shortcomings, praise for what we see in creation - it will become as natural as checking your mirrors (which we do unconsciously). Great point Tim!👍

If you have ever listened to a sports broadcast from the commentators for each opposing team - you can get a good grasp on the "point of view". Take a game between two college teams. Most of the major colleges have their own "broadcasting network". If you were to listen to the "home team" network and the same game from the "visiting team" network - you might not think you were listening to the same game ... except for the final score the different points of view describe vastly different aspects of the same game. I have done this, and it is almost comical to hear how each side describes the exact same play. Study is the best way to truly understand that the Bible is in complete harmony with itself.

Wow...that is a nice feature Maybe I will start blog about Victoria (the state where I live) Blog potential title: Travel - Explore Victoria Would love to see blogs about other areas of the world!