Sunday, May 9 A righteous man’s supplication has a powerful effect.​—Jas. 5:16.

[Áine]

Sunday, May 9

A righteous man’s supplication has a powerful effect.—Jas. 5:16.

 

A person who is very low in spirit may feel unworthy to approach Jehovah in prayer. If we want to comfort such a person, we may offer a prayer with that one, using his or her name. We may express to Jehovah how dear the downhearted one is to us and to the congregation. We may ask Jehovah to soothe and comfort that precious sheep of his. Prayers of that kind can be profoundly comforting. Think before you speak. Thoughtless words can hurt. Kind words can heal. (Prov. 12:18) So pray to Jehovah for help to find kind, comforting, soothing words. Keep in mind that no words are more powerful than Jehovah’s own expressions contained in the Bible. (Heb. 4:12) When we comfort others, we remind them of Jehovah’s love. And we must never forget that Jehovah is also a God of justice. No wicked act of abuse is really hidden. Jehovah sees all, and he will not let unrepentant wrongdoers go unpunished.—Num. 14:18. w19.05 18 ¶18; 19 ¶19, 21

[Vinnie]

 How wonderful that we have such a caring heavenly father. He teaches us to care for one another and raise each other up in times of need. Why  does he want us to care for one another and also pray for his help  in doing so?  Jehovah wants us to feel we are including him and that we feel he is a part of our life. What earthly parent doesn't complain that their children don't call them often enough? As little children Jehovah is interested in us in every step of our development. We should always remember that we are nothing without Jehovah.