Monday, July 28 The one who is in union with you is greater than the one who is in union with the world.​—1 John 4:4.

[Áine]

Monday, July 28

The one who is in union with you is greater than the one who is in union with the world.—1 John 4:4.

 

When you feel afraid, meditate on what Jehovah will do in the future when Satan is gone. A demonstration on the 2014 regional convention program depicted a father discussing with his family how 2 Timothy 3:1-5 might be worded if those verses foretold what it would be like in Paradise: “In the new world the happiest of times will be here. For men will be lovers of others, lovers of spiritual treasures, modest, humble, praisers of God, obedient to parents, thankful, loyal, having great affection for their families, open to agreement, always speaking well of others, self-controlled, mild, lovers of goodness, trustworthy, yielding, lowly in mind, lovers of God rather than lovers of pleasures, motivated by genuine godly devotion; and to these people stick closely.” Do you discuss with your family or fellow believers what life will be like in the new world? w24.01 6 ¶13-14

[Dustparticle]

56 minutes ago, Áine said:

Do you discuss with your family or fellow believers what life will be like in the new world? 

Chocolate and a lot of it too.

[dljbsp]

Healthy, busy.

[daydream]

2 hours ago, dljbsp said:

Healthy

I just found out that it is good to soak steel-cut oats for at least 8 hours in the fridge to reduce the phytic acid and enhance digestibility.

Fortunately the supermarket had on offer Sanitarium Barista oat at a 'reduced to clear' price of $1.20. I have been having a bout of gastritis and this should calm down my inflamed stomach lining. My delayed meal times is the cause of all these discomforts.

Spoiler

Yesterday evening my Field Service group wanted to visit this Indonesian sister who has again been hospitalized for the umpteenth time. But she told us she is not allowed any visitors. So I sent her today's text to encourage her. Maybe send her some prompts about thinking about conditions in the New World. 

Spoiler

https://themindsjournal.com/the-art-of-journaling-how-to-start-journaling-to-transform-your-life/

Don’t be afraid to try new and creative techniques. This could include incorporating drawings, collages, or even poetry into your journal entries. The more you explore, the more you’ll discover what works best for you and your unique style of self-expression.

 

Edited July 28 by daydream

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15 hours ago, Áine said:

 

Monday, July 28

The one who is in union with you is greater than the one who is in union with the world.—1 John 4:4.

 

When you feel afraid, meditate on what Jehovah will do in the future when Satan is gone. A demonstration on the 2014 regional convention program depicted a father discussing with his family how 2 Timothy 3:1-5 might be worded if those verses foretold what it would be like in Paradise: “In the new world the happiest of times will be here. For men will be lovers of others, lovers of spiritual treasures, modest, humble, praisers of God, obedient to parents, thankful, loyal, having great affection for their families, open to agreement, always speaking well of others, self-controlled, mild, lovers of goodness, trustworthy, yielding, lowly in mind, lovers of God rather than lovers of pleasures, motivated by genuine godly devotion; and to these people stick closely.” Do you discuss with your family or fellow believers what life will be like in the new world? w24.01 6 ¶13-14

 

I love this day text!

 

There are two major things I got out of this one, which made me feel very happy to become wiser and more discerning.

 

1. Yes, we know that Jesus and Jehovah are greater than Satan. However, I hadn't really clicked that just as Jehovah's people are in union with Jehovah and Jesus, Satan's world is actually in union with Satan! No wonder it is so difficult to get along out there!  This really helps me feel more attached to my brothers and sisters of faith.

 

2. Yes, just as we must turn away from people displaying the list of traits given to Timothy by Paul, at 2 Timothy 3:1-5, so we must stick together with people displaying the opposite traits as depicted at the 2014 regional convention.  This makes it so simple to see if someone has repented, turned around, and changed. They will be recognized by their fruits, that is, by their conduct, as listed.  This is an answer to prayer. I feel so grateful for this day text!

 

I love this new Paradise People list of traits. It is good to make it a priority to adjust everything in life to make sure that these traits can flourish. And to let go of anything which squashes these traits and replaces them with the traits on the other list.  It is like a snapshot of the New Personality which will make it to Paradise. (Ephesians 4:22-24) I want to be that New Personality! 😄