Saturday, April 26 When anxieties overwhelmed me, you comforted and soothed me.​—Ps. 94:19.

[Áine]

Saturday, April 26

When anxieties overwhelmed me, you comforted and soothed me.—Ps. 94:19.

 

In the Bible, Jehovah compares himself to an affectionate mother. (Isa. 66:12, 13) Just imagine a mother who lovingly cares for her little child and makes sure he has what he needs. When we are in pain, we can count on Jehovah’s love. He does not give up on us when we do something wrong. (Ps. 103:8) The nation of Israel disappointed Jehovah time and again; yet, he expressed his unfailing love to his repentant people with these words: “You became precious in my eyes, you were honored, and I have loved you.” (Isa. 43:4, 5) God’s love has not changed. Even if we have made serious mistakes, when we repent and return to Jehovah, we will find his love for us intact. He promises that “he will forgive in a large way.” (Isa. 55:7) The Bible describes this forgiveness as bringing “seasons of refreshing . . . from Jehovah himself.”—Acts 3:19. w24.01 27 ¶4-5