Thursday, September 25 He kindly forgave us all our trespasses.​—Col. 2:13.

[Áine]

Thursday, September 25

He kindly forgave us all our trespasses.—Col. 2:13.

 

Our heavenly Father promises to forgive us if we are repentant. (Ps. 86:5) So if we are truly sorry for the sins we have committed, we can take Jehovah at his word—he has forgiven us. Remember that Jehovah is not rigid, or inflexible. He never demands more of us than we can reasonably do. He appreciates whatever we do for him as long as we are doing our best. Also, reflect on Bible examples of those who served Jehovah whole-souled. Think of the apostle Paul. He exerted himself zealously for years, traveling thousands of miles and establishing many congregations. Yet, when circumstances limited his share in the preaching work, did he lose God’s approval? No. He continued to do what he could, and Jehovah blessed him. (Acts 28:30, 31) Similarly, what we can give to Jehovah may vary at times. But what matters to him is why we do it. w24.03 27 ¶7, 9

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Jehovah isn’t tallying miles or minutes — He’s weighing hearts. Like Paul, give what you can, when you can, with all you’ve got. Forgiven, accepted, blessed — that’s the measure that matters.

[Elnathan]

Last sentence “what matters to him is why we do it.”  We shouldn’t worry about our varying circumstances, Jehovah values our motives more than what we do.