Tuesday, April 13 A true friend shows love at all times and is a brother who is born for times of distress.​—Prov. 17:17.

[carlos]

Tuesday, April 13

A true friend shows love at all times and is a brother who is born for times of distress.—Prov. 17:17.

 

When we do small acts of kindness to those who no longer have a marriage mate, we reassure them of our love. More than ever, they need good friends. How can you prove that you are their friend? You could invite them over for a simple meal. And you might offer to spend some time with them in recreation or in the field ministry. Another option would be to ask them occasionally to join you for family worship. If you do, you will make Jehovah happy, for he is “close to the brokenhearted” and is “a protector of widows.” (Ps. 34:18; 68:5) Soon, when God’s Kingdom rules the earth, all “distresses will be forgotten.” How we look forward to the time when “the former things will not be called to mind, nor will they come up into the heart.” (Isa. 65:16, 17) Until that day, let us support one another and prove by both our speech and our actions that we love all in our spiritual family.—1 Pet. 3:8. w19.06 25 ¶18-19

Edited April 12, 2021 by carlos

[New World Explorer]

16 minutes ago, carlos said:

Soon, when God’s Kingdom rules the earth, all “distresses will be forgotten.” How we look forward to the time when “the former things will not be called to mind, nor will they come up into the heart.” (Isa. 65:16, 17)

Oh.... I am longing for that time!

Isa 65:16,17 is such a deep scripture! The joys of living then...will override any traumatic experiences we deal with now!

[Mamee]

Real friendship requires that we display love, empathy, patience and forgiveness at all times. Being imperfect and living in this system it is work in progress, so we have to continue displaying these qualities Col 3:12-13 which makes a friendship rewarding.

[Sister Twister]

'Having 'or 'being' a good friend is so important as life gets more difficult in this system we need each other more than ever.

 Its so easy to focus on our own problems and situations , but often seeing and understanding what others go through can actually put your own issues into prospective or at least help us see that we are not alone in our struggles.

[Alexa]

When we make a widow happy, we make Jehovah happy.

[Vinnie]

Those who've lost their mate, their helper  and friend needs all the friends they can get to make up for their loss until Jehovah sets matters straight and repairs all the damage done in this system of things.