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Singing joyfully to Jehovah. These two wonderful girls met the first day of our regional convention "Don't give up" in Silkeborg, Denmark and became friends at once. ??? Thanks for the pictures @dinaanno #jw Tap on Link for MP4 Video Below ___ Â

Preaching Continues in Finland - Where Sister was killed. ??? As we already know, a few days ago, a sister of ours in Finland was killed with other people, by an Islamist fanatic, while preaching with a cart. Turku officials gave our brothers the installation of a kiosk in the area where our dear sister was stabbed to death, as they want our brothers to continue their precious service there. Now they have a shelter from the sun and rain. In the cart on the left, the brothers have incorporated the brochure that talks about the death of a loved one. On the left can still see flowers in the place that the sister was murdered.

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"Time and unforeseen occurrence befall them all."—Eccl. 9:11. ?????????? "How long, O Jehovah, must I cry for help, and you do not hear? [How long] shall I call to you for aid from violence, and you do not save? 3 Why is it that you make me see what is hurtful, and you keep looking upon mere trouble? And [why] are despoiling and violence in front of me, and [why] does quarreling occur, and [why] is strife carried?" Hab 1:2,3. ?????????? Over the centuries, some Bible readers have had unfulfilled expectations regarding the day of Jehovah. Others might be frustrated by the seeming delay of GodÂ’s judgment. How do you feel? Habakkuk expressed his understandable concerns, asking: “How long, O Jehovah, must I cry for help, and you do not hear? . . . Why are despoiling and violence in front of me?”—Habakkuk 1:2, 3. ?????????? Habakkuk prophesied during a troubled period of Judaean history, after the reign of good King Josiah but before JerusalemÂ’s destruction in 607 B.C.E. Injustice and violence were rampant. Habakkuk warned that siding with Egypt would not spare Judah from the bloodthirsty Babylonians. He wrote in vibrant and dramatic style, offering the comforting thought that “as for the righteous one, by his faithfulness he will keep living.” (Habakkuk 2:4) Those words must be really important for us, since the apostle Paul quoted them in three books of the Christian Greek Scriptures. (Romans 1:17; Galatians 3:11; Hebrews 10:38) ?????????? Furthermore, through Habakkuk, Jehovah offers us the assurance: “The vision is yet for the appointed time . . . It will not be late.”—Habakkuk 2:3. ?????????? https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102006141?q=hab1%3A2%2C3&p=par  Â

"Time and unforeseen occurrence befall them all."—Eccl. 9:11. ?????????? "How long, O Jehovah, must I cry for help, and you do not hear? [How long] shall I call to you for aid from violence, and you do not save? 3 Why is it that you make me see what is hurtful, and you keep looking upon mere trouble? And [why] are despoiling and violence in front of me, and [why] does quarreling occur, and [why] is strife carried?" Hab 1:2,3. ?????????? Over the centuries, some Bible readers have had unfulfilled expectations regarding the day of Jehovah. Others might be frustrated by the seeming delay of GodÂ’s judgment. How do you feel? Habakkuk expressed his understandable concerns, asking: “How long, O Jehovah, must I cry for help, and you do not hear? . . . Why are despoiling and violence in front of me?”—Habakkuk 1:2, 3. ?????????? Habakkuk prophesied during a troubled period of Judaean history, after the reign of good King Josiah but before JerusalemÂ’s destruction in 607 B.C.E. Injustice and violence were rampant. Habakkuk warned that siding with Egypt would not spare Judah from the bloodthirsty Babylonians. He wrote in vibrant and dramatic style, offering the comforting thought that “as for the righteous one, by his faithfulness he will keep living.” (Habakkuk 2:4) Those words must be really important for us, since the apostle Paul quoted them in three books of the Christian Greek Scriptures. (Romans 1:17; Galatians 3:11; Hebrews 10:38) ?????????? Furthermore, through Habakkuk, Jehovah offers us the assurance: “The vision is yet for the appointed time . . . It will not be late.”—Habakkuk 2:3. ?????????? https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102006141?q=hab1%3A2%2C3&p=par  Â

Thriving Spiritually During Gray-Headedness ?????????? “Those who are planted in the house of Jehovah . . . will still keep on thriving during gray-headedness.”—PSALM 92:13, 14. ?????????? "A young man I used to be, I have also grown old, and yet I have not seen anyone righteous left entirely, nor his offspring looking for bread."—Ps. 37:25. ?????????? GodÂ’s Word assures us that “those who are planted in the house of Jehovah . . . will still keep on thriving during gray-headedness.” (Psalm 92:13, 14) In figurative language, the psalmist set out the fundamental truth that faithful servants of God can continue to progress, flourish, and prosper spiritually, even if they are declining physically. ?????????? How does DavidÂ’s advanced age add meaning to the words recorded at Psalm 37:23-25? ???? Though DavidÂ’s circumstances changed many times over the years, he remained convinced that JehovahÂ’s care for his loyal servants never changes. Toward the end of his life, David composed the song known today as Psalm 37. Just imagine David in a reflective mood, accompanying himself on the harp and singing these words: “By Jehovah the very steps of an able-bodied man have been made ready, and in his way He takes delight. Although he may fall, he will not be hurled down, for Jehovah is supporting his hand. A young man I used to be, I have also grown old, and yet I have not seen anyone righteous left entirely, nor his offspring looking for bread.” (Psalm 37:23-25) Jehovah saw fit to include reference to DavidÂ’s age in this inspired psalm. What depth of feeling that adds to those heartfelt words! ?????????? https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2007406?q=ps+37%3A25&p=par Â

Thriving Spiritually During Gray-Headedness ?????????? “Those who are planted in the house of Jehovah . . . will still keep on thriving during gray-headedness.”—PSALM 92:13, 14. ?????????? "A young man I used to be, I have also grown old, and yet I have not seen anyone righteous left entirely, nor his offspring looking for bread."—Ps. 37:25. ?????????? GodÂ’s Word assures us that “those who are planted in the house of Jehovah . . . will still keep on thriving during gray-headedness.” (Psalm 92:13, 14) In figurative language, the psalmist set out the fundamental truth that faithful servants of God can continue to progress, flourish, and prosper spiritually, even if they are declining physically. ?????????? How does DavidÂ’s advanced age add meaning to the words recorded at Psalm 37:23-25? ???? Though DavidÂ’s circumstances changed many times over the years, he remained convinced that JehovahÂ’s care for his loyal servants never changes. Toward the end of his life, David composed the song known today as Psalm 37. Just imagine David in a reflective mood, accompanying himself on the harp and singing these words: “By Jehovah the very steps of an able-bodied man have been made ready, and in his way He takes delight. Although he may fall, he will not be hurled down, for Jehovah is supporting his hand. A young man I used to be, I have also grown old, and yet I have not seen anyone righteous left entirely, nor his offspring looking for bread.” (Psalm 37:23-25) Jehovah saw fit to include reference to DavidÂ’s age in this inspired psalm. What depth of feeling that adds to those heartfelt words! ?????????? https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2007406?q=ps+37%3A25&p=par Â

Give Honor to Whom It Is Due ????? “To the One sitting on the throne and to the Lamb be the blessing and the honor and the glory and the might forever.”—REVELATION 5:13. ????? SHOW HONOR IN THE RIGHT WAY ????? * JehovahÂ’s Witnesses refrain from meddling in politics. * Christians willingly subject themselves to government authorities “in their relative positions "For the LordÂ’s sake subject yourselves to every human creation: whether to a king as being superior or to governors."—1 Pet. 2:13, 14. ????? We know that other humans should be honored, but it may be difficult to know what kind of honor to give them and how much. That is because most imperfect humans are strongly influenced by the attitudes in SatanÂ’s world. Many people make men or women their idols. Instead of giving them honor and respect as Jehovah intended, people give other humans too much honor, treating them like gods. They may imitate the clothing, conduct, and behavior of political and religious leaders, athletes, movie stars, and other celebrities. ????? True Christians know that it would be wrong to honor humans to that degree. Of all the people who have ever lived, only Jesus set a perfect example for us to imitate. (1 Peter 2:21) We need to remember that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23) No human deserves to be worshipped. When we give humans more honor than we should, this makes Jehovah unhappy. ????? There are some people who deserve our honor or respect because of their position. For example, think about government officials and what they do for you. They help to keep neighborhoods safe and to care for the needs of their citizens. There are many benefits to their work. The apostle Paul said that we should view these government authorities as “superior authorities.” He also said that we should follow their laws: “Render to all their dues: to the one who calls for the tax, the tax,” and “to the one who calls for honor, such honor.”—Romans 13:1,7. ????? As JehovahÂ’s Witnesses, we do all we can to show government officials that we respect them. Of course, every country has unique customs, so what officials may expect from us in one place may be different from what they expect in another. Still, we cooperate with government officials as they do their work. However, if they ask us to do something that will cause us to disobey Jehovah, we cannot do that. In those cases, we obey and honor Jehovah rather than men.—Read 1 Peter 2:13-17. ????? The most important benefit of showing honor to others is that by doing so we please God. We will be doing what he wants us to do and will remain faithful to him. Jehovah can then reply to Satan, who said that no one can be faithful. (Proverbs 27:11) Most people in the world do not understand how to give honor to others in the right way. We are so grateful that we know how to give honor JehovahÂ’s way! ????? https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/402017322?q=1+peter+2%3A13%2C14&p=par#h=2

Just Look Up and See the Stars You'll Know Who You Can Trust? ???????????? Who Can You Trust? Man? Pilots? The Plane? ??????? ?How many of us have flown in an airplane ?? friends? When we fly from one place to another, we put our trust in the pilot to get us to our destination safely and in one piece. ?However sometimes we may encounter some turbulence in the skies,as long as we arrive safely, this is only a small price to pay. ?Likewise with today's thought, consider the following quote, "JEHOVAH PROMISES A SAFE LANDING, NOT A CALM PASSAGE". ?When we serve Jehovah, we often think that we will have total protection from the elements of this world. However Jehovah does not promise that at all, he simply promises us that if we do as he says, we will have "a safe landing" so to speak, he will provide the way out for us even if it isn't a "calm passage" on the way. ?Things will always be rough and hard in these last days of this system of things, however as today's thought says, Jehovah promises a safe landing, he will be with us all the way right down to the end of the system of things, things may get rough along the way, but Jehovah promises to be there with us all the way to help us have a safe arrival and landing right on into the new system of things. ?Do we have faith that he will do this for us brothers and sisters? Jehovah has never let us down before and he won't let us down now friends. "Jehovah has shown mercy to those who fear him. For he well knows how we are formed, Remembering that we are dust." (Ps 103:13,14) - JW.ORG

Very interesting Commentary! Quote from article: "The water keeps rising. The news reports keep coming. And the devastation keeps growing - image after image from Rockport, Corpus Christi, Houston and now Louisiana. Like many of you, as I have sat glued to the television screen, I’ve heard the phrase “once in a thousand year flood.” I received texts like: “We are safe, but our neighbors aren’t.” And who will ever forget the images of everyday citizens heeding the call to steer their shallow-bottomed boats through neighborhoods on rescue missions. Stunning. If only it were a movie. But it isn’t. It is now our shared heartbreak and history. So what do we do? First and foremost, we pray. We pray for God to redirect the storm and alleviate the suffering. Next, we help. At this initial stage, the biggest need besides prayer is for financial donations to organizations providing disaster relief. Not only do we pray and help, I think we need to learn. What spiritual lessons do these moments teach us? Jesus criticized the leaders of his day for focusing on the weather and ignoring the signals: “You find it easy enough to forecast the weather—why can’t you read the signs of the times?” (Matthew 16:3 MSG). What are we to learn from all of this? Is God sending us some reminders? I think so. At least three come to mind: Lesson #1- Stuff doesn’t last. Relationships do. As you’ve listened to evacuees and survivors, have you noticed their words? No one laments a lost plasma television or submerged SUV. No one runs through the streets yelling, “My cordless drill is missing” or “My golf clubs have washed away.” If they mourn, it is for people lost. If they rejoice, it is for people found. Could Jesus be reminding us that people matter more than possessions? In a land where we have more malls than high schools, more debt than credit, more clothes to wear than we can wear, could Christ be saying: “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions” (Luke 12:15 NIV). You see demolished $40,000 cars that will never be driven again, hidden in debris. And in the background of our minds we hear the quiet echoes of Jesus saying, “What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?” (Matthew 16:26 NIV). Raging hurricanes and swollen bayous have a way of prying our fingers off the stuff we love. What was once most precious now means little; what we once ignored is now of eternal significance. Think about what matters to you. Lesson #2: We really are in this together. We saw, and are seeing, how humanity can come together and help each other. Lifeboats did not discriminate by color of skin. Rescuers did not ask if the needy were Republican or Democrat. Helicopter rescue wasn’t offered only to the rich or educated. People came together to help people. We don’t have to have a Harvey to prompt us to help others, however. Someone in your office could use your assistance. They aren’t stranded on a rooftop, but they are likely struggling with a decision. Someone in your neighborhood could use a friend. They didn’t lose their house, but, perhaps they lost their way. Let’s let Harvey remind us: we really are in this together. Lesson #3: This world doesn’t work but the next one will. “The whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time” (Romans 8:19-22 NIV). The creation is third trimester heavy. Birth pangs must occur before a new birth. During the birth pangs the mother keeps focused on the end result: the moment that she will hold her beautiful baby in her arms. She knows that birth pangs don’t last forever; indeed, the more intense the pangs, the nearer the delivery. Our world is experiencing a rash of birth pangs these days. It is not to me to declare the day the Lord will return. But we know this much: it’s the beginning of the end and the beginning of new beginnings. Calamities and catastrophes must occur before the birth of the new world. In the meantime- practice what they teach in Lamaze classes -- take some deep breaths and hold the hand of the one who loves you. Jesus made this point in one of his final messages. He referred to the increased frequency of disasters and then said: “See to it that you are not alarmed” (Matthew 24:6 NIV). Jesus chose a stout term for “alarmed” that he used on no other occasion. It means, “to wail, to cry aloud” as if Jesus counseled the disciple: “Don’t freak out when bad stuff happens.” Jesus promised that bad things would occur. But they won’t occur forever. What rescuers are doing for Houstonians, God will do for you. He has entered your world. He has dropped a rope into your sin-swamped life. He will rescue, you simply need to do what many stranded people are doing–let him lift you out. Listen to the lessons of Harvey. Let the storm remind you of the value of relationships, people and, most of all, the promise of heaven. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, I attended a prayer service at a downtown church. A local minister gave a message on this verse: “But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord” (Genesis 6:8 NKJV). The minister helped us see all the things Noah could not find because of the flood. He could not find his neighborhood. He could not find his house. He could not find the comforts of home or the people down the street–there was much he could not find. But what he could find made all the difference. Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord. Noah found grace in the eyes of God. If you have everything and no grace, you have nothing. If you have nothing but grace, you have everything." http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/08/31/max-lucado-what-harvey-teaches-us-as-christians.html My NOTE ? HE NEEDS A CALL FROM JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES, CAN ANYONE CALL ON HIM? THE HARVEST IS GREAT AND THE WORKERS ARE FEW. BEG THE MASTER TO SEND OUT MORE WORKERS INTO THE HARVEST! - Bible Speaks

Trust in Jehovah—The God of “Times and Seasons” ??????? “He is changing times and seasons, removing kings and setting up kings.”—DAN. 2:21. ?????? JEHOVAH GOD provided the means to measure time long before he created man. On the fourth creative day, God said: “Let luminaries come to be in the expanse of the heavens to make a division between the day and the night; and they must serve as signs and for seasons and for days and years.” (Gen. 1:14, 19, 26) In harmony with JehovahÂ’s will, that is, of course, what took place. ??????? Until now, however, scientists have debated the nature of time. “Time is one of the worldÂ’s deepest mysteries,” states one encyclopedia. “No one can say exactly what it is.” Yet, Jehovah fully understands time. After all, he is “the Creator of the heavens, . . . the Former of the earth and the Maker of it.” Jehovah is also “the One telling from the beginning the finale, and from long ago the things that have not been done.” (Isa. 45:18; 46:10) With a view to strengthening our faith in him and in his Word, the Bible, let us consider how creation and fulfilled prophecy show that Jehovah is the Great Timekeeper.  ??????? In the physical world, precise timing can be seen on a microscopic as well as on a macroscopic scale. Atoms vibrate at consistent rates. International time-standard clocks regulated by atomic vibrations are accurate to 1 second in 80 million years. The movement of planets and stars is also precisely timed. Their predictable positions in the sky have been used to mark the seasons and to navigate. Jehovah—the Maker of these reliable “timepieces”—is indeed “vigorous in power” and deserves our praise.—Read Isaiah 40:26. ??????? The book of creation teaches us much about JehovahÂ’s “invisible qualities,” but it leaves unanswered such important questions as, What does the future hold for mankind? (Rom. 1:20) For the answer, we must turn to what God has revealed in the pages of his Word, the Bible. When we examine it, we find prophecies that have always been fulfilled right on time! Jehovah can reveal what is yet to occur because he can foresee the future accurately. Moreover, what the Scriptures foretell happens on time because Jehovah God can cause events to take place according to his purpose and timetable. ??????? How glad we can be that Jehovah has never changed his purpose for man! (Mal. 3:6) With God “there is not a variation of the turning of the shadow.” (Jas. 1:17) His timetable is not governed by human means of measuring time, such as the rotation of the earth. Jehovah is “the eternal King.” (1 Tim. 1:17, ftn.) Therefore, let us “show a waiting attitude for the God of [our] salvation.” (Mic. 7:7) Indeed, “be courageous, and may your heart be strong, all you who are waiting for Jehovah.”—Ps. 31:24. ??????? https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2012363?q=jehovah+timekeeper&p=par 1 GIF PICTURE TAP ON PICTURE 1 VIDEO PICTURE TAP ON LINK ENJOY! ? IMG_4756.mov

Sometimes People Run From the Truth That Jehovah's Witnesses Teach - ??? Keep Smiling the End is Not Yet! ??????? 19 For it is written: “I will make the wisdom of the wise men perish, and the intelligence of the intellectuals I will reject.”20 Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this system of things? Has not God made the wisdom of the world foolish? 21 For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not get to know God through its wisdom, God was pleased through the foolishness of what is preached to save those believing." (1 Cor. 1:19 -21) Â

Do you fear Armageddon? ?????? “Hope in Jehovah and keep his way, and he will exalt you to take possession of the earth. When the wicked ones are cut off, you will see it.” Ps.37:34. ?????? “Seek Jehovah, all you meek ones of the earth, who have practiced His own judicial decision. Seek righteousness, seek meekness. Probably you may be concealed in the day of JehovahÂ’s anger.” (Zeph.2:3) - ??????? What the Bible teaches: God will not allow humans to bring the earth to ruin. The Bible assures us that Jehovah* did not create the earth “simply for nothing.” Rather, he formed it “to be inhabited.” (Isaiah 45:18) Instead of allowing the earth to be totally despoiled by humans, God will “bring to ruin those ruining the earth.”—Revelation 11:18. https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2012081?q=armageddon+what+do+you+fear&p=par

Armageddon - What do you Fear?                  ??????? Rulers and armies of all nations will be assembled in opposition to God. “They go forth to the kings of the entire inhabited earth, to gather them together to the war of the great day of God the Almighty.” (Rev. 16:14) https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2012081?q=armageddon+what+do+you+fear&p=par

"The whole land will become desolate." “A scorching wind from the barren hills of the desert I saw the land, and look! it was empty and desolate. I looked at the heavens, and their light was no more. It was because of Jehovah, Because of his burning anger. For this is what Jehovah says:Â "The whole land will become desolate, But I will not carry out a complete extermination. (Jeremiah 4:11-27.) Â Â

"The whole land will become desolate." “A scorching wind from the barren hills of the desert I saw the land, and look! it was empty and desolate. I looked at the heavens, and their light was no more. It was because of Jehovah, Because of his burning anger. For this is what Jehovah says:Â "The whole land will become desolate, But I will not carry out a complete extermination. (Jeremiah 4:11-27.) Â Â

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They “Saw” the Things Promised “They did not receive the fulfillment of the promises; but they saw them from a distance.”—HEBREWS 11:13. ????? JEHOVAH has given us a wonderful gift. It is the ability to imagine things we havenot seen. This ability helps us to look forward to good things in the future and also to plan ahead and avoid problems. Jehovah knows the future, and he tells us some of the things we can look forward to. Although we cannot see them, we can imagine them and havefaith that they will happen.—2 Corinthians 4:18. ????? Of course, sometimes we imagine things that will never happen. For example, a little girl might imagine that she is riding on a butterfly. Of course, that is not possible. But SamuelÂ’s mother, Hannah, imagined things that were possible. She kept thinking about the day when she would take her son to the tabernacle to work with the priests. This was not just a dream. It was something that she had decided to do. So imagining that day gave Hannah the strength to keep her promise to Jehovah. (1 Samuel 1:22) And when we imagine what Jehovah has promised to do, we are imagining things that will certainly happen.—2 Peter 1:19-21. ????? IMAGINE THE THINGS GODÂ’S GOVERNMENT WILL DO ????? Many people think about the future and imagine things that will never happen. For example, some people who are very poor dream that they will become rich and have nothing to worry about. But the Bible says that life in SatanÂ’s world will always be “filled with trouble and sorrow.” (Psalm 90:10) Or some imagine that a human government will solve the worldÂ’s problems. But the Bible says that only GodÂ’s government can do that. (Daniel 2:44) And many people think that the world will never change. But the Bible says that God will destroy this wicked world. (Zephaniah 1:18; 1 John 2:15-17) Those who imagine things that are the opposite of what Jehovah says will be very disappointed. ????? To have faith in God and his promises: We have proof that what we believe is real, even though we cannot see it with our eyes. And we have no doubt that everything God has promised will happen ????? https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/402015366?q=have+faith&p=par Â

Throw All Your Anxiety on Jehovah ????? Our loving heavenly Father came to the aid of his servants in the past, and today he makes it possible for us to gain considerable relief from distress or anxiety. The Bible urges us: “Throw all your anxiety [“cares; worries,” ftn.] on him, because he cares for you.” (1 Pet. 5:7) How, though, can you do that? Let us consider four ways that you can do so—by means of heartfelt prayer, by reading GodÂ’s Word and meditating on it, by tapping into JehovahÂ’s holy spirit, and by sharing your feelings with a trusted confidant. As we examine these four ways, see if you can identify practical steps that you want to take. ????? “THROW YOUR BURDEN ON JEHOVAH” 1?? A first step we can take is to approach Jehovah in earnest prayer. When you are confronted by situations that cause uneasiness, apprehension, or anxiety, pour out your heart to your loving heavenly Father. The psalmist David begged Jehovah: “Listen to my prayer, O God.” Then in the same psalm, he said: “Throw your burden on Jehovah, and he will sustain you.” (Ps. 55:1, 22) After you have done all you can to solve a problem, heartfelt prayer will certainly accomplish more than worry. But how can prayer help you to avoid becoming overwhelmed by disquieting thoughts and anguish?—Ps. 94:18, 19, ftn. ????? INNER PEACE FROM GODÂ’S WORD  2?? A second way to gain inner peace is by reading Bible texts and meditating on them. Why is this important? The Bible contains practical spiritual guidance that can help you to avoid, reduce, or deal with anxiety. Do not overlook the fact that GodÂ’s Word is helpful and refreshing because it contains the CreatorÂ’s own words of wisdom. As you reflect on GodÂ’s thoughts—day or night—and consider how best to use the BibleÂ’s practical guidance, you will be greatly strengthened. Jehovah specifically linked reading his Word with being “courageous and strong” and not being “struck with terror or fear.”—Josh. 1:7-9. ????? HEARTFELT COMMUNICATION 4?? A fourth way to help you cope with anxiety is good communication, sharing your feelings with a trusted confidant. A marriage mate, a close friend, or a congregation elder may be able to help you to put your anxiety into perspective. “Anxiety in a manÂ’s heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up.” (Prov. 12:25) Frank and honest communication can do much to help you to understand and deal with your concerns. The Bible tells us: “Plans fail when there is no consultation, but there is accomplishment through many advisers.”—Prov. 15:22. ????? GODLY QUALITIES PRODUCED BY GODÂ’S SPIRIT ????? Jesus promised that our Father in heaven will not fail to give holy spirit to those asking Him. (Luke 11:10-13) This puts at your disposal a third, powerful means to alleviate anxiety—the fruitage of the spirit. These positive qualities that are produced by GodÂ’s active force reflect the very personality of the almighty God. (Read Galatians 5:22, 23; Col. 3:10) As you cultivate the fruitage of that spirit, your relationship with others will improve. Thus, you will find that many situations that could otherwise cause anxiety do not arise. Reflect briefly on how the fruitage of the spirit will help you. ????? Some Practical Ways to Reduce Anxiety ? ?Set appropriate priorities. PHILIPPIANS 1:10, 11 ?Have realistic expectations. ECCLESIASTES 7:16 ?Make room in your schedule for some quiet time each day. MATTHEW 14:23 ?Enjoy JehovahÂ’s creation. PSALM 104:24, 25 ?Keep a sense of humor. PROVERBS 17:22 ?Get regular exercise. 1 TIMOTHY 4:8 ?Get sufficient sleep. ECCLESIASTES 4:6  https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2016922?q=1+peter+5%3A7&p=par

Jesus Teaches About God’s Kingdom ????? Jesus teaches his disciples many things, yet focuses on a single theme—GodÂ’s Kingdom ????? ?1. Jesus was designated King. Jesus directly said that he was the foretold Messiah. (John 4:25, 26) He also showed that he was the King that the prophet Daniel had seen in vision. Jesus told his apostles that he would one day sit on a “glorious throne” and that they too would sit on thrones. (Matthew 19:28) ????? ?2. GodÂ’s Kingdom would promote true justice. Jesus indicated that the Kingdom would do away with the greatest injustice by sanctifying, or making holy, the name of Jehovah God and clearing it of all the reproach that Satan has heaped upon it since the rebellion in Eden. (Matthew 6:9, 10) Jesus also demonstrated impartiality daily by teaching men and women, rich and poor, without distinction. Though his mission was primarily to teach the Israelites, he also reached out to help Samaritans and Gentiles, or non-Jews. Unlike the religious leaders of his day, he showed no trace of bias or favoritism. ????? ?3. GodÂ’s Kingdom would be no part of this world. Jesus lived during a time of great upheaval. His homeland was under the domination of a foreign power. Yet, when people tried to get him involved in the political affairs of the day, he withdrew. (John 6:14, 15) He told one politician: “My kingdom is no part of this world.” (John 18:36) To his followers, he said: “You are no part of the world.” (John 15:19) He would not allow them to use weapons of war, even to defend him personally.—Matthew 26:51, 52. ????? ?4. ChristÂ’s rule would be based on love. Jesus promised to refresh people, to ease their burdens. (Matthew 11:28-30) He lived up to his word. He gave loving, practical counsel on coping with anxiety, improving relationships, combating materialism, and finding happiness. (Matthew, chapters 5-7) Because he showed love, people from all walks of life found him approachable. Even the most downtrodden flocked to him, confident that he would treat them with kindness and dignity. What a Ruler Jesus will be! ??????? https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102009467?q=matt+6%3A10&p=par

"Let your Kingdom come." (Matt.6:10) - 100 Years of Kingdom Rule—How Does It Affect You? ????? ON A mountain near Capernaum in the spring of 31 C.E., Jesus Christ taught his followers to pray: “Let your Kingdom come.” (Matt. 6:10) Today, many doubt if the Kingdom will ever come. However, we are confident that our sincere prayers for God’s Kingdom to come will be answered. ????? Jehovah will use the Kingdom to unify his family in heaven and on earth. That divine purpose will be realized. (Isa. 55:10, 11) In fact, Jehovah has already become King in our day! The thrilling events of the past 100 years are proof of this. God is performing great and wonderful works in behalf of millions of loyal subjects. (Zech. 14:9; Rev. 15:3) And yet, Jehovah’s becoming King is not the same as the coming of God’s Kingdom for which Jesus taught us to pray. How do these events differ, and how do they affect us? ????? THE MESSIANIC KING REFINES HIS LOYAL SUBJECTS ???????? After the enthroned King purged the heavens of the corrupting influence of Satan and his demons, Jehovah directed Jesus to inspect and refine the spiritual condition of his followers on earth. The prophet Malachi described this as a spiritual cleansing. (Mal. 3:1-3) History shows that this took place between 1914 and the early part of 1919.* To be part of Jehovah’s universal family, we must be clean, or holy. (1 Pet. 1:15, 16) We must keep free from any contamination by false religion or the politics of this world. ????? Jesus then used his kingly authority to appoint a “faithful and discreet slave.” This slave would provide a regular supply of wholesome spiritual food to all who make up the “one flock” under Jesus’ care. (Matt. 24:45-47; John 10:16) Since 1919, a small group of anointed brothers have loyally carried out the weighty responsibility to feed the “domestics.” The abundant spiritual food provided through this channel nourishes us so that we can grow in the faith. It fortifies our resolve to remain spiritually, morally, mentally, and physically clean. This spiritual food also educates us and equips us to have a full share in the most important work being done on earth today. Are you taking full advantage of these provisions? ????? Even though Jehovah crowned his Son, Jesus Christ, as the Messianic King in 1914, this was not the full answer to our prayer “let your Kingdom come.” (Matt. 6:10) It had been foretold in the Bible that Jesus would “go subduing in the midst of [his] enemies.” (Ps. 110:2) Human governments under Satan’s control still stand in opposition to the Kingdom. When we pray for God’s Kingdom to come, we are asking God that the Messianic King and his associate rulers come to put an end to human rulership and remove the earthly opposers of the Kingdom. This action will fulfill the words of Daniel 2:44 that God’s Kingdom “will crush and put an end to all these kingdoms.” It will eliminate the political enemies of the Kingdom. (Rev. 6:1, 2; 13:1-18; 19:11-21) The time for this to happen is very near. How fitting that our yeartext for 2014, the 100th anniversary of the establishment of God’s Kingdom in heaven, is Matthew 6:10: “Let your Kingdom come”! ????? The thrilling events of 100 years of Kingdom rule assure us that Jehovah is in control and that his purpose for the earth will be fulfilled. May we continue to be his loyal subjects and advertise the King and his Kingdom. We do this with full confidence that Jehovah will soon answer our earnest prayer: “Let your Kingdom come”! ????? https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2014044?q=matt+6%3A10&p=par

Strengthen Your Trust in Jehovah! - We May Also Be Thrown In Places Like This! - Where is Your Trust or Do You Have Fear? ????? In the Persian Empire in the days of the prophet Daniel, this took place. The law, which King Darius did enact, stipulated: “Whoever makes a petition to any god or man for thirty days except to [the] king should be thrown to the lionsÂ’ pit.”—Daniel 6:7-9 ????? What would Daniel do under the threat of death? Would he continue to trust in his God, Jehovah, or would he compromise and do as the king dictated? The record tells us: “Daniel, as soon as he knew that the writing had been signed, entered into his house, and, the windows in his roof chamber being open for him toward Jerusalem, even three times in a day he was kneeling on his knees and praying and offering praise before his God, as he had been regularly doing prior to this.” (Daniel 6:10) ????? The rest of the account is well-known. Daniel was thrown into the lionsÂ’ den for his faith, but Jehovah “stopped the mouths of lions” and rescued his loyal servant.—Hebrews 11:33; Daniel 6:16-22 ????? As the world approaches its catastrophic end, JehovahÂ’s people are bound to experience more trials and dangers. (Acts 14:22; 2 Timothy 3:12) ????? By building up strong and implicit trust in Jehovah now, we can look forward to survival into his promised new world—either by living through the great tribulation or by receiving a resurrection. (2 Peter 3:13) ????? May we never allow any lack of trust on our part to damage our precious relationship with Jehovah. Then, what was said of Daniel after he was delivered from the lionsÂ’ den can also be said of us: “There was no hurt at all found on him, because he had trusted in his God.”—Daniel 6:23. - JW.ORG Â