February 2020 study edition

[Newtonian]

The study article "Let Jehovah Soothe you" is very encouraging if you have anxiety or depression - here:

 

https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2020286

 

"The apostle Paul had strong faith, but he was overwhelmed with “anxiety for all the congregations.” (2 Cor. 11:28) King David had such strong faith that Jehovah developed a special fondness for him. (Acts 13:22) Even so, David made mistakes that caused him to suffer bouts of crushing anxiety. (Ps. 38:4) Jehovah comforted and soothed each one of them. Let us examine what we can learn from their examples."

 

When I was disciplined and could not comment - at one meeting I looked up the wrong verse - in the 38th Psalm - the song of a suffering repentant one.   I couldn't believe my eyes - it was exactly how I felt (Psalms 38:2-11)  What a comfort to me - David felt the same way I did - his words exactly matched my situation (I did not commit adultery).    Yet David was forgiven!   I had already been forgiven by the one I sinned against - eventually my prayers were answered and we became best friends.

 

I still feel Jehovah had a hand in my turning to the 38th Psalm - that this was comfort for me from Jehovah!

 

WHAT WE LEARN FROM KING DAVID

"As in the case of King David, what can help us if we make a serious mistake? (See paragraphs 16-19)"