Wednesday, June 19 ~ There should be no division in the body, but its members should have mutual concern for one another.​—1 Cor. 12:25.

[GrumpysWife]

Wednesday, June 19

There should be no division in the body, but its members should have mutual concern for one another.—1 Cor. 12:25.

 

Until Satan’s world comes to an end, we will continue to experience trials. We deal with unemployment, serious illnesses, persecution, natural disasters, loss of possessions because of crime, or other hardships. To support one another in our suffering or adversity, we need to have genuine compassion. Feeling tender compassion will move us to acts of kindness. (Eph. 4:32) These aspects of the new personality will help us to imitate God and be of comfort to others. (2 Cor. 1:3, 4) How can we show even greater consideration toward foreigners or disadvantaged ones in our congregation? We need to befriend such individuals and help them to see that they are a valuable part of the congregation. (1 Cor. 12:22) Also, out of compassion for immigrants, many Witnesses endeavor to learn a new language. (1 Cor. 9:23) This has led to rich blessings. w17.08 23-24 ¶7-9

[Friends just call me Ross]

I made a poster of this Scripture and put it on the wall in my computer room.  

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Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God.

—2 Corinthians 1:3-4

BEAUTIFUL verse!!!  

[Gary910]

23 hours ago, GrumpysWife said:

How can we show even greater consideration toward foreigners or disadvantaged ones in our congregation? We need to befriend such individuals and help them to see that they are a valuable part of the congregation

I loved this. I try to look out for others in the congregation. I am alone in many ways, so I would hope that others would apply this to me. I can't worry about what others are doing though. I can only effect ME.

 

So I try to apply this to me. What am I doing to look after others? What encouragement can I give to others?

 

There is a sister in my congregation that I have known "for all of my life" (not really, but it seems so). We have "adopted" each other as Nephew/Aunt. She has cancer and has some other health issues that they are struggling to diagnose. We text each other at least every few days. I need her love and support and she needs mine. I try to look for someone that missed the meeting. Just something small, like a text... "I missed you last meeting, hope you are okay". That can mean so much to someone.

 

I don't get what I would hope for when I miss a meeting, but I don't let that stop me from giving it to someone else.

 

We are BROTHERS and SISTERS. FAMILY! Really more family than some of our fleshly families.

 

I loved the comments. I pray I can do this even better.