The Daily Text... in Three Words (Cont.)

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Tuesday, June 22

The love of money is a root of all sorts of injurious things.—1 Tim. 6:10.

Spoiler

 

Materialism can cause us to become distracted and neglect our shield of faith. The apostle Paul said: “No man serving as a soldier involves himself in the commercial businesses of life, in order to gain the approval of the one who enrolled him.” 

 

In fact, Roman soldiers were not allowed to get involved in any trade. Like good soldiers, we do not become distracted from our primary goal—gaining the approval of our Commanders, Jehovah and Christ. We view that as being more valuable than gaining anything Satan’s world has to offer.

 

We make sure that we have the time and energy we need to serve Jehovah and to keep our shield of faith and the rest of our spiritual armor in good condition. We must never let down our guard! Why? The apostle Paul warned that “those who are determined to be rich” will be “led astray from the faith.”

 

 

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Tuesday, June 22

The 🖤 of money is a root of all sorts of injurious things.—1 Tim. 6:10.

 

Say NO (⛔) to 🤑

 

🤑  

Edited June 22, 2021 by happiness IS

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Tuesday, June 22

The love of money is a root of all sorts of injurious things.—1 Tim. 6:10.

 

🎯: Gaining Jehovah's approval

 

Materialism distracts us

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Wednesday, June 23

Then sudden destruction is to be instantly on them.—1 Thess. 5:3.

 

"Peace" 📢 a signal 

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Wednesday, June 23

Then sudden destruction is to be instantly on them.

 

Jehovah 💥  Satan's hordes

 

💥

 

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Thursday, June 24

There is an appointed time for everything, . . . a time to search and a time to give up as lost.—Eccl. 3:1, 6.

 

Use your ⌚ specifically

 

Use your ⌚ realistically

 

Edited June 24, 2021 by Br. Ice

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Thursday, June 24

There is an appointed time for everything, . . . a time to search and a time to give up as lost

 

When making decisions, be specific. The more specific you are, the more likely you are to complete what you start. For example, you may have decided to read the Bible more often.

 

But if you do not have a specific schedule in mind, you may not achieve your objective. Or the elders in a congregation may decide to shepherd the flock more often, but after some time, they have not followed through on that decision.

 

To be successful, they could ask such questions as these: “Have we identified the brothers and sisters who could especially benefit from more shepherding? Have we set a specific time to visit them?”

 

Also, be realistic. None of us have the time, resources, or energy to do everything that we would like to do. So be realistic and reasonable. When necessary, you may need to change a decision that was beyond your ability to accomplish

 

Not enough ⌛  for ✍️  🥅   🚙    ++    =  🧗

 

 

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Friday, June 25

 

These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation, and they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.—Rev. 7:14.

 

A prophetic description of life on earth is found at Isaiah 65:21-23. That life will not be a life of idleness. Rather, the Bible indicates that God’s people at that time will be doing useful, satisfying work.

 

At the end of that period, we can be sure that “the creation itself will also be set free from enslavement to corruption and have the glorious freedom of the children of God.” 

 

Just as Jehovah arranged for the Israelites to balance work and rest, so it will be for his people in the coming 1,000 Year Rule of Christ. There will certainly be time for spiritual activities.

 

Worship of God is essential to happiness today, and it will be so in the new world. Yes, we have good reason to rejoice over the good work and spiritual activity that we can expect when believing mankind enjoys life during Christ’s Millennial Reign

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Friday, June 25

These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation, and they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.—Rev. 7:14.

 

Millennial Reign = bliss

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Saturday, June 26

These words . . . must be on your heart, and you must inculcate them in your sons.—Deut. 6:6, 7.

 

Spoiler

“To inculcate” means “to teach and impress by frequent repetitions.” To do so, parents need to spend time regularly with their young ones.

 

It could at times seem frustrating to have to repeat instructions to the children. However, parents can strive to see this as a way to help their children understand God’s Word and apply it. So be discerning. 

 

Psalm 127 compares children to arrows.  Just as arrows can be made from different materials and can vary in size, no two children are precisely alike. So parents need to determine how to train each of their children.

 

A couple in modern-day Israel who successfully raised two children to serve Jehovah tell what they found to be helpful, “We conducted a Bible study with each child separately.” Of course, each family head will decide whether studying in that way is necessary or possible

 

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quality 🕰️ counts 4️⃣  🧒

 

Edited June 25, 2021 by happiness IS

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https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/spending-quality-time-with-your-child

 

9 tips for busy families:

 

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1. .... leaving a note in your child’s lunch bag, posting a note by his toothbrush, or writing an encouraging saying on a shared whiteboard in the house.

 

 

Edited June 26, 2021 by happiness IS

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June 27

All things you want men to do to you...

 

The Golden Rule

 

 

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Tuesday, June 29

Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you.

 

✍️   A gratitude journal

🙏  4   +   + + ♾️

 

 

Use the prompts listed to identify what you are most grateful for in your life. When we write things down, we often feel more clear headed and insightful

Edited June 29, 2021 by happiness IS

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Tuesday, June 29

Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you.—Jas. 4:8.

 

Pray at any ⌚

 

Jehovah always available

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1 July

In a Fix
Philippians 4:6

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Philippians 4:6  (New International Version)

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Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

 

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Thursday, July 1

Let your petitions be made known to God.—Phil. 4:6.

 

Spoiler

When others speak harshly or act unkindly, we may feel anxious. That is especially true if the one who hurt us is a close friend or relative. In dealing with anxiety, we can learn much from the Bible example of Hannah, who was severely taunted by her husband’s second wife. 

 

Like Hannah, we can talk at length to Jehovah about our anxieties and fears. Our prayers do not have to be poetic or perfectly structured. We may even find ourselves expressing bitter words that are interrupted by sobs of grief.

 

Even so, Jehovah will never get tired of listening to us. In addition to praying about our problems, we need to remember the advice recorded at Philippians 4:6, 7. The apostle Paul specifically mentioned that we should offer prayers of thanksgiving, or gratitude.

 

We have so many reasons to thank Jehovah—including the gift of life, his creative works, his loyal love, and the wonderful hope that he has given us

 

Edited June 30, 2021 by happiness IS
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https://www.streetsmartkitchen.com/caribbean-style-corn-on-the-cob/

 

Caribbean-Style Corn on the Cob

 

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The way you eat corn on the cob will never be the same after you’ve tried this mouthwatering Caribbean-style recipe. 

 

This Caribbean-style corn on the cob recipe was inspired by the Fire-Roasted Corn from a Caribbean Latino restaurant in Key West, Florida.

 

As soon as I tried it, I fell in love with the addictive and unique flavor combination: a tangy aioli topped with parsley, smoked paprika, and creamy parmesan cheese

Praise Jah 4 Caribbean 🌽+🧀+🌴+🌸

Edited July 1, 2021 by happiness IS

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Friday, July 2

There is . . . a time to speak.—Eccl. 3:1, 7.

 

Speech is a gift from Jehovah.  In his Word, he helps us to understand how to use that gift properly. We should always be ready to speak about Jehovah and the Kingdom.

 

In so doing, we imitate Jesus. One of the main reasons why Jesus came to earth was to tell others the truth about his Father.  But we must remember that how we speak is also important.

 

So when talking to others about Jehovah, we must do so with “a mild temper and deep respect,” and we should show consideration for the other person’s feelings and beliefs.  Then we will do more than just talk; we will teach and possibly reach the person’s heart.

 

Elders should not hesitate to speak up if they see that a brother or a sister needs counsel. Of course, they would choose the right time to speak so that they do not needlessly embarrass the person

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Friday, July 2

There is . . . a time to speak.—Eccl. 3:1, 7.

 

Speech is a 🎁

 

Respectfully use the 🎁

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Saturday, July 3

Pray continually.—Matt. 26:41.

 

Frequent prayer relieves 

 

 

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Sunday July 4

Sins against God
Ps. 51:4.

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Sunday, July 4

Against you—you above all—I have sinned.

 

Child abuse is a sin against God. When a human sins against another human, he also sins against Jehovah. Consider an example from the Law that God gave Israel. The Law said that a man who robbed or defrauded his neighbor was behaving “unfaithfully toward Jehovah.”

 

 Certainly, then, when an individual who is a part of the congregation abuses a child—robbing that child of his or her security—he is behaving unfaithfully toward God. The abuser brings great reproach on Jehovah’s name. For that reason, abuse must be condemned for what it is—a gross sin against God.

 

Articles in The Watchtower and Awake! have discussed how those who have been sexually abused can deal with emotional scars, how others can help and encourage them, and how parents can protect their children. Elders have received detailed Scriptural training on how to handle the sin of child abuse.

 

The organization continues to review the way congregations handle the sin of child abuse

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Sunday, July 4

Against you—you above all—I have sinned.—Ps. 51:4.

 

Child abuse = Sin

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Keep them safe

 

Edited July 4, 2021 by happiness IS