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“Once in a Blue Moon?” ~ Beautiful Pictures You DidnÂ’t See Yet? ~
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Despite the northern front range of #Colorado being partly cloudy this morning, the little of the #LunarEclipse i managed to see was incredible and totally worth the struggle to find an angle. I left my house around 5:15am with no idea where I would be heading, which generally speaking isnÂ’t the best plan but it somehow worked in my favor today. From Boulder, where I live, the view was pretty obstructed by clouds, forcing me to drive further northeast to get away from the mountains and clouds. The eclipse was a #SuperBlueBloodMoon and peaked around 6:30 am which was perfect, giving a fair amount of blue hour light to work with. I was lucky to get this photo here of #MountMeeker and ColoradoÂ’s northern most 14,000 foot mountain, #LongsPeak, shot with a 500mm lens. Swipe through the carousel to see a few other photos from this mornings mission ??
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John 8:32 
Good News Translation (GNT)
32 you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
Good News Translation (GNT) Copyright © 1992 by American Bible Society
Be Free! ~ ?????
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“Once in a Blue Moon?” ~ Beautiful Pictures You DidnÂ’t See Yet? ~
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Despite the northern front range of #Colorado being partly cloudy this morning, the little of the #LunarEclipse i managed to see was incredible and totally worth the struggle to find an angle. I left my house around 5:15am with no idea where I would be heading, which generally speaking isnÂ’t the best plan but it somehow worked in my favor today. From Boulder, where I live, the view was pretty obstructed by clouds, forcing me to drive further northeast to get away from the mountains and clouds. The eclipse was a #SuperBlueBloodMoon and peaked around 6:30 am which was perfect, giving a fair amount of blue hour light to work with. I was lucky to get this photo here of #MountMeeker and ColoradoÂ’s northern most 14,000 foot mountain, #LongsPeak, shot with a 500mm lens. Swipe through the carousel to see a few other photos from this mornings mission ??
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DO YOU HAVE HOPE? ONLY THROUGH JESUS CHRIST WE HAVE HOPE FOREVER! 
“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul…where a forerunner has entered in our behalf, Jesus, who has become a high priest…forever.” (Heb 6:19,20)
No “Real Hope” Without God. ~ 
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True hope, as spoken of in the Bible, is superior to mere desire, which may have no foundation or prospect of fulfillment. It is also better than mere expectation, because that which is expected is not always desirable. The Bible shows that the people of the world in general have no real, solidly based hope; mankind is going into death, and without knowledge of a provision from a higher source there is no hope in what lies ahead. Solomon expressed the futility of man’s situation without God’s intervention as “the greatest vanity! . . . Everything is vanity.” (Ec 12:8; 9:2, 3)
The Source of Hope. 
Jehovah God is the Source of true hope and the One able to fulfill all his promises and the hopes of those trusting in him. It is through his undeserved kindness that he has given mankind “comfort and good hope.” (2Th 2:16) 
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??~? Is Your Love So Great You Would Die For Someone?~? ??
God Loved Us So Much First ~ ????
“Love can be known only from the actions it prompts. GodÂ’s love is seen in the gift of His Son, I John 4:9, 10. But obviously this is not the love of complacency, or affection, that is, it was not drawn out by any excellency in its objects, Rom. 5:8. It was an exercise of the Divine will in deliberate choice, made without assignable cause save that which lies in the nature of God Himself, cp. Deut. 7:7, 8.”
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A·ga?pe, therefore, carries the meaning of love guided, or governed, by principle. It may or may not include affection and fondness. That a·ga?pe may include affection and warmth is evident in many passages. At John 3:35, Jesus said: “The Father loves [a·ga·pai?] the Son.” At John 5:20, he said: “The Father has affection for [phi·lei?] the Son.” 
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Certainly God’s love for Jesus Christ is coupled with much affection. Also Jesus explained: “He that loves [a·ga·pon?] me will be loved [a·ga·pe·the?se·tai] by my Father, and I will love [a·ga·pe?so] him.” (John 14:21) 
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This love of the Father and of the Son is accompanied by tender affection for such loving persons. Jehovah’s worshipers must love him and his Son, as well as one another, in the same way.– (John 21:15-17) 
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Animals Sniffing Flowers Is 
The Cutest Thing Ever.
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Why is it cute?
They are "just" "animals"?
Why should we "care?" Does God Care About Animals?
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After God’s creation of fish, birds, and land animals, God was pleased. The Bible says that he “got to see that it was good." God not only created them “instinctively wise” but also made provisions for them to flourish in their environment. 
As a Bible writer aptly stated: “All of them—for you they keep waiting to give them their food in its season. What you give them they pick up. You open your hand—they get satisfied with good things.”—Proverbs 30:24; Psalm 104:24, 25, 27, 28
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Clearly, God is not insensitive to how animals are treated. His beloved Son, Jesus, even said that a single sparrow does not fall to the ground without his Father’s knowledge. (Matthew 10:29) 
Now, yes we are grateful if he cares for the sparrows, then he would also care for us?
Are you not grateful he cares for us? 
Thank you Jehovah God for all creatures great and small, we are so blessed to have you as our Father in Heaven. 
We are so grateful that your wisdom and loves shows through all of your creations! - Bible Speaks -
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Dress-up on the Bus trip from Michigan to New York Bethel! what a blessing!.
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Like Games? ~ ???? ~ This Bible Games Will Help You Remember! 
“For our Family Worship evening, we devised a really fun memory game to help us remember the correct order of Bible names. 
Using two boxes of wooden blocks from a dollar store, we wrote all the Bible names on them. 
Then on the extra pieces we wrote special positive names or words (i.e. Jehovah, paradise, love, faith etc) as bonus pieces. 
All the pieces are  Was placed mixed upside down on the table. Each player begins by choosing five pieces each. 
Then take turns choosing a piece to try matching Bible books in a consecutive order, using the bonus pieces to fill the gaps. 
If a piece is chosen that doesn’t match up (i.e. Genesis and Psalms) the block is shown to the other players, then placed back face down in the same place it came from. thank you 
Pieces can also be traded with another player as long as it’s mutually beneficial. 
We had so much fun playing this game that we lost track of time!”

Pod of 40 dolphins '#surf' eight-foot waves in #SouthAfrica - Wonderful Wonders Of Creation - Thank you Jehovah! 
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Looks like a Butterfly to me?
Love Butterflies!
Butterfly ? Bug Nebula
(taken by Anthony Holloway)
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Thank you Jehovah for your Creations!
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Fibonacci spiral !! - Fibonacci numbers - The Fingerprint of God! Watch now! 
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A Fibonacci spiral approximates the golden spiral; unlike the "whirling rectangle diagram" based on the golden ratio, above, this one uses quarter-circle arcs inscribed in squares of integer Fibonacci-number side, shown for square sizes 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, and 34.
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Approximate logarithmic spirals can occur in nature (for example, the arms of spiral galaxies). It is sometimes stated that spiral galaxies and nautilus shells get wider in the pattern of a golden spiral, and hence are related to both ? and the Fibonacci series. In truth, spiral galaxies and nautilus shells (and many mollusk shells) exhibit logarithmic spiral growth, but at a variety of angles usually distinctly different from that of the golden spiral. This pattern allows the organism to grow without changing shape. Approximate logarithmic spirals are common features in nature; golden spirals are one special case of these.
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Perfect Creation by Jehovah - “and it was just so......” Genesis in the Bible Quote - Bible Speaks - ?????

A warm comforting message from
Jehovah ?
One day you come home and find a
parcel at the door, with an inscription
that reads:
With love from your creator, Jehovah.
?
Impatiently you enter the house and
open the parcel.
?
Inside you find a
mirror and a letter that reads as
follows:
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My beautiful Creation,
I give you this mirror so that you can
take a good look at yourself. What do
you see? A tired face, little wrinkles, your
big eyes which you can't keep open at
the end of the day? Do you also see
your heart, your deepest emotions and
your sad or happy state of mind?
Now that you've looked at yourself long
enough, please clean the mirror and
look again, now I want to show you how
I see you.
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You are a creation of my own hands,
you are PRECIOUS in my eyes. When my
eyes roam the Earth, my heart leaps for
joy when it sees your love toward me
and your happiness when you've
reached one of your goals.
I also see the beauty of your smile, the
honesty of your heart and the help you
give others. I also see how you look for
me every day, how you find me, talk to
me and glorify me with your lips.
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However, I've also noticed something
else - I can see that you're tired and I
SEE AND FEEL the suffering of your
mind, heart and body. I'm so aware
that this system is causing you misery.
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I can see you are fed up and tired of
fighting. I know you feel desperate at
times and that your heart is sad. But I
also see that you want to continue to
stand firm and that both your heart and
mind keep on fighting because you
don't want to leave me. That's why you
should know that I cry when you cry,
and when you're happy, I'm happy, too.
Please let me help you! Permit me to
protect you like a father. I want to be a
soothing balm for your heart and soul.
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I know you! You CAN make it. Please
don't leave me. Our precious friendship
and your great faith can help you
overcome and cope with every trial in
your life. I WILL give you the strength
you require.
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Never, ever forget that I love you and
will be holding your hand as you fight to
finish this 'race'. Please keep going
because I am longing to show you just how happy a perfect life will be.
With love greater than you can even
fathom, Jehovah Your Maker ~ ???

“It is because of JehovahÂ’s loyal love that we have not come to our finish, For his mercies never end. They are new each morning; your faithfulness is abundant.” (Lam. 3:22,23.) ~ ??????? Lamentations 3:22 
Good News Translation (GNT)
22 The Lord's unfailing love and mercy still continue,
Good News Translation (GNT) Copyright © 1992 by American Bible Society
Lamentations 3:23 
Good News Translation (GNT)
23     Fresh as the morning, as sure as the sunrise.
Good News Translation (GNT) Copyright © 1992 by American Bible Society

Fibonacci spiral !! - Fibonacci numbers - The Fingerprint of God! Watch now! 
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A Fibonacci spiral approximates the golden spiral; unlike the "whirling rectangle diagram" based on the golden ratio, above, this one uses quarter-circle arcs inscribed in squares of integer Fibonacci-number side, shown for square sizes 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, and 34.
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Approximate logarithmic spirals can occur in nature (for example, the arms of spiral galaxies). It is sometimes stated that spiral galaxies and nautilus shells get wider in the pattern of a golden spiral, and hence are related to both ? and the Fibonacci series. In truth, spiral galaxies and nautilus shells (and many mollusk shells) exhibit logarithmic spiral growth, but at a variety of angles usually distinctly different from that of the golden spiral. This pattern allows the organism to grow without changing shape. Approximate logarithmic spirals are common features in nature; golden spirals are one special case of these.
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Perfect Creation by Jehovah - “and it was just so......” Genesis in the Bible Quote - Bible Speaks - ?????

Experience ~ The Power Beyond Normal! 
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Sister working as an assistant manager at Wendy's
One day, when I was working at the counter, a priest walked in and I took his order. 
How much is it said the priest, 
I said, It will be $ 3.79 please sir.
He said, 'What?'
She repeated, It will be $ 3.79 please, sir
He said It's Father.
I said, sorry, my father is working today.
He said, 'You're supposed to call me Father.
I told him that "The Bible says you should not call anyone father. 
He said: "You Jehovah's Witnesses are everywhere" and he left without his food order.
The next day he returned and he asked for me. 
The manager informed him that a
priest was there to see me. 
He asked 'Do you remember me?'
I said Yes, you have forgot your order .
He said 'Never mind that. 
What I wanted to know is, where in the Bible it says you should not call anyone Father.
You're asking? Sister said. 
She then showed him
Matthew 23: 9  Moreover, do not call anyone your father on earth, for one is your Father,the heavenly One. 
He said, 'I did not know that. Why do they call me Father? '
They talked for a while and she told him she would bring him a Book she gave him the book 'Knowledge'.
He returned on Wednesday and she gave him the book. They talked and read book and drank coffee. 
He came back on Friday about 2:30 pm and said 'Guess who came to my house this morning at 10:30? 
When I said I don't know, 
He said the "Jehovah's Witnesses". 
He had thought that I had sent them, but I said,
I do not know where you live 
He said: They were preaching from house to house.
And he said 'I began a study of the Bible. 
He said I felt that what they said made sense and had been thinking about the things he had been teaching that were not biblical.
Time had passed and one day I saw him again I asked,
What happened?
He said, I was baptized a week ago. 
Now you can call me Brother.
He was on his way back home to Italy after spending a year in Canada.
Now his family is studying. - Bible Speaks - What Joy in Heaven! - ?

RUSSIAN WITNESSES FLEE FROM RUSSIA
The plight of Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia is considered an asylum application. Representative of the Finnish Movement: "Some have been expelled from work and schools, their homes have been ruined and the meetings are blocked."
The Finnish Immigration Service has also taken note of the Russian decision to ban the business. Most Jehovah's Witnesses are still waiting for their asylum decision.
The plight of Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia is reflected in Finland as a request for asylum.
According to the Finnish Immigration Service, last year, "several dozen" members of the movement arrived in Finland as asylum seekers, while in previous years the cases were mostly isolated.
The decision of the Russian Supreme Court last April to ban the movement as "extremist" is underlying. The result was the closure of the national headquarters of Jehovah's Witnesses in St. Petersburg, the official abolition of hundreds of local divisions and the confiscation of business ownership.
The consequences of the decision of Veikko Leinonen, the spokesperson of the witnesses of the Finnish Jehovah's Witness, have also been suffered by the members of the movement. "Some have been expelled from work and schools, their houses are smashed and spiritual activities and meetings are blocked," says Leinonen.
"It started last summer when the Jehovah's Witnesses started arriving to some extent in Finland, a big crowd here will hardly come, but I think there are still dozens."
According to LEINONEN, a total of around a thousand Jehovah's Witnesses left Russia. However, most of them went to Finland: Ukraine, Poland and Germany.
"One thousand is the number we mentioned, when the Finnish Immigration Service asked us what the total amount would be." Leinonen says that the witnesses of Finland Jehovah strive to demonstrate Russia arrivals family of faith and sisters in the hotel trade, but nothing organized apukampanjaa not in his opinion, has started.
For example, Russian Jehovah's Witnesses remain in reception centers. Previously, it was alleged that Vasili Kalin, the Russian leader of the Jehovah's Witnesses, had also moved to Finland. However, the information has not been confirmed.
THE FINLAND IMMIGRATION SERVICE remembers that, in this case, the requests are handled individually. "There is still much to be addressed in the applications currently submitted in 2017. There are individual Jehovah's Witnesses who have been positive in recent years, but also negative," says Esko Repo, Head of the Asylum Unit. However, Russia's actions have been observed in the Finnish Immigration Service. According to Revo, all asylum seekers are evaluating what would happen to him if he returned.
"It is known that there have been violations," says Repo. "Toky, all the time, our country is also receiving information from Russia, about this change of law with respect to Jehovah's Witnesses and jurisprudence, in addition to what Jehovah's Witnesses have done in practice since those legislative changes. "RELIGIOUS movements faced difficulties in Russia in 2016.
The new prohibitions of anti-terrorist laws contained articles that prohibited religious missions. The decision of the Supreme Court to prohibit the motion was continuous.
Russia is basically religious freedom, but religions have to register in the country. Why did Russia especially raise Jehovah's Witnesses to a stewardship? Among other things, the New York Times quoted the Russian Ministry of Justice from the logic so that the denomination has shown "evidence of extremist activity that constitutes a threat to the rights of citizens, public order and the safety of society".
https://www.hs.fi/ulkomaat/art-2000005542494.html

“It is because of JehovahÂ’s loyal love that we have not come to our finish, For his mercies never end. They are new each morning; your faithfulness is abundant.” (Lam. 3:22,23.) ~ ??????? Lamentations 3:22 
Good News Translation (GNT)
22 The Lord's unfailing love and mercy still continue,
Good News Translation (GNT) Copyright © 1992 by American Bible Society
Lamentations 3:23 
Good News Translation (GNT)
23     Fresh as the morning, as sure as the sunrise.
Good News Translation (GNT) Copyright © 1992 by American Bible Society

JEHOVAH GOD is pained when HE see the TORMENT that HIS people are going through. ~ ???
- Bible Speaks -
Psalm 56:8 
Modern English Version (MEV)
8 You take account of my wandering;
    put my tears in Your bottle;
    are they not in Your book?
Modern English Version (MEV) The Holy Bible, Modern English Version. Copyright © 2014 by Military Bible Association. Published and distributed by Charisma House.

Keep Positive! - Never Know! - ???
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JOY SERVING JEHOVAH IN THE PHILIPPINES ~ ?????
@jiannerelativo from the Philippines shares: These kids are thrilled when they’ve learned that weÂ’re giving free publications for everyone who is interested in reading those books and magazines. Made my day!“

Children ??Love Jehovah ~ Video 2 
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Sound on ?Andy update: Lately he has been picking up the bible all on his own. Ever since I told him that he would receive Holy Spirit when he reads it, he’s been as he says “obsessed.” This boy is feeling like Superman these days. Ok, that works ??Tag someone who could use a cute video during their lunch break. Feel free to repost #jw #jwboy #superboy #jworg #friendsinwarwick #jwinsta #jwbrasil
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@Kurt
As Jesus said:
Jesus used a powerful illustration that shows the need for us to overlook the flaws we see in others. “Why . . . do you look at the straw in your brother’s eye,” he asked, “but do not consider the rafter in your own eye?” (Matthew 7:3) A straw could be a small piece of grass. A rafter, on the other hand, is a bulky length of timber used to hold up the roof of a house. His point? “First extract the rafter from your own eye, and then you will see clearly how to extract the straw from your brother’s eye.”—Matthew 7:5.
Jesus introduced this illustration with a sobering warning. “Stop judging,” he said, “that you may not be judged; for with what judgment you are judging, you will be judged.” (Matthew 7:1, 2) If you would like God to overlook your faults—the rafter in your eye—it is in your best interests to overlook flaws in your mate.—Matthew 6:14, 15.

RUSSIAN WITNESSES FLEE FROM RUSSIA
The plight of Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia is considered an asylum application. Representative of the Finnish Movement: "Some have been expelled from work and schools, their homes have been ruined and the meetings are blocked."
The Finnish Immigration Service has also taken note of the Russian decision to ban the business. Most Jehovah's Witnesses are still waiting for their asylum decision.
The plight of Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia is reflected in Finland as a request for asylum.
According to the Finnish Immigration Service, last year, "several dozen" members of the movement arrived in Finland as asylum seekers, while in previous years the cases were mostly isolated.
The decision of the Russian Supreme Court last April to ban the movement as "extremist" is underlying. The result was the closure of the national headquarters of Jehovah's Witnesses in St. Petersburg, the official abolition of hundreds of local divisions and the confiscation of business ownership.
The consequences of the decision of Veikko Leinonen, the spokesperson of the witnesses of the Finnish Jehovah's Witness, have also been suffered by the members of the movement. "Some have been expelled from work and schools, their houses are smashed and spiritual activities and meetings are blocked," says Leinonen.
"It started last summer when the Jehovah's Witnesses started arriving to some extent in Finland, a big crowd here will hardly come, but I think there are still dozens."
According to LEINONEN, a total of around a thousand Jehovah's Witnesses left Russia. However, most of them went to Finland: Ukraine, Poland and Germany.
"One thousand is the number we mentioned, when the Finnish Immigration Service asked us what the total amount would be." Leinonen says that the witnesses of Finland Jehovah strive to demonstrate Russia arrivals family of faith and sisters in the hotel trade, but nothing organized apukampanjaa not in his opinion, has started.
For example, Russian Jehovah's Witnesses remain in reception centers. Previously, it was alleged that Vasili Kalin, the Russian leader of the Jehovah's Witnesses, had also moved to Finland. However, the information has not been confirmed.
THE FINLAND IMMIGRATION SERVICE remembers that, in this case, the requests are handled individually. "There is still much to be addressed in the applications currently submitted in 2017. There are individual Jehovah's Witnesses who have been positive in recent years, but also negative," says Esko Repo, Head of the Asylum Unit. However, Russia's actions have been observed in the Finnish Immigration Service. According to Revo, all asylum seekers are evaluating what would happen to him if he returned.
"It is known that there have been violations," says Repo. "Toky, all the time, our country is also receiving information from Russia, about this change of law with respect to Jehovah's Witnesses and jurisprudence, in addition to what Jehovah's Witnesses have done in practice since those legislative changes. "RELIGIOUS movements faced difficulties in Russia in 2016.
The new prohibitions of anti-terrorist laws contained articles that prohibited religious missions. The decision of the Supreme Court to prohibit the motion was continuous.
Russia is basically religious freedom, but religions have to register in the country. Why did Russia especially raise Jehovah's Witnesses to a stewardship? Among other things, the New York Times quoted the Russian Ministry of Justice from the logic so that the denomination has shown "evidence of extremist activity that constitutes a threat to the rights of citizens, public order and the safety of society".
https://www.hs.fi/ulkomaat/art-2000005542494.html

He also tells me: “Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this scroll, for the appointed time is near."
(Revelation 22:10) NWT
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"We love, because he first loved us." (1 John 4:19)
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You will find that the more you learn about Jehovah, the more you can see how much he truly loves you. You will then be motivated to do all you can to show your love for him in return. (1 John 4:8-10, 19) 
But how can you demonstrate that desire in your daily life? Why is obeying his moral standards in your best interests? And what will help you want to do God’s will along with us? Your Bible teacher will be pleased to explore the answers with you so that you and your family can “keep yourselves in God’s love, . . . with everlasting life in view.”—Jude 21. - Bible Speaks -