Sunday, December 22 Happy is the man who keeps on enduring trial, because on becoming approved he will receive the crown of life.​—Jas. 1:12.

[Áine]

Sunday, December 22

Happy is the man who keeps on enduring trial, because on becoming approved he will receive the crown of life.—Jas. 1:12.

 

We must make sure that the worship of Jehovah comes first in our life. As our Creator, Jehovah richly deserves our worship. (Rev. 4:11; 14:6, 7) Thus, we need to give priority to worshipping him in the way that he approves, “with spirit and truth.” (John 4:23, 24) We want God’s holy spirit to guide our worship so that it is in harmony with the truths that are found in his Word. Our worship must come first even if we live in a land where our work is restricted or banned. Right now, over 100 of our brothers and sisters are imprisoned simply because they are Jehovah’s Witnesses. Even so, they happily do whatever they can to pray, study, and tell others about our God and his Kingdom. When we are reproached or persecuted, we can be happy knowing that Jehovah is with us and that he will reward us.—1 Pet. 4:14. w22.10 9 ¶13

[Tsheppar]

Sometimes I feel like life itself is enduring a trial. I complain a lot and get frustrated bout stuff. Some of my life trials have been real doozys too...but one thing I remember is that I have freedom of movement. I can come and go as I please. 

  Its good to remember our brothers and sisters in prison who have lost freedom of movement for nothing more than being a good person on Jehovah's side. They are surrounded by negative people through no fault of their own. Our combined  prayers can help them overpower their negative surroundings and even provide hope to others.