Monday, March 7

The one who has endured to the end will be saved.​—Matt. 24:13.

The contestants in a long-distance race keep an eye on the road immediately in front of them so that they do not stumble. If they do fall down, they get back up and keep on running. They focus primarily, not on what made them stumble, but on the finish line and the prize they hope to win. In our race, we may stumble many times, making mistakes in what we say or do. Or our fellow runners may make mistakes that hurt us. That is to be expected. We are all imperfect, and we are all running on the same cramped road to life. So we are bound to “bump” against one another at times and arouse a “cause for complaint.” (Col. 3:13) But rather than focus on what made us stumble, let us focus on the prize ahead and keep on running. If we become bitter and resentful and refuse to get back up, we will not cross the finish line and receive the prize. In addition, we are likely to become an obstacle for others who are trying to run on the cramped road to life. w20.04 26 ¶1; 28 ¶8-9

OUR YEARTEXT FOR 2022:“Those seeking Jehovah will lack nothing good.”​—PS. 34:10

Sunday, March 6

The prayer of the upright is a pleasure to[Jehovah].​—Prov. 15:8.

Close friends enjoy sharing thoughts and feelings with each other. Is that true of our friendship with Jehovah? Yes! Jehovah speaks to us through his Word, and in it he reveals to us his thoughts and feelings. We communicate with him in prayer, and we can share with him our deepest thoughts and innermost feelings. As a loving Friend, Jehovah not only listens to our prayers but also answers them. Sometimes the answer comes quickly. At other times we may have to keep praying about a matter. Still, we can be confident that the answer will come at the right time and in the best way. Of course, God’s answer may be different from what we expect. For example, rather than remove a trial, he might give us the wisdom and strength “to endure it.” (1 Cor. 10:13) How can we show our appreciation for this priceless gift of prayer? One way is by heeding the divine counsel to “pray constantly.”​—1 Thess. 5:17.w20.05 27-28 ¶7-8

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One of the ways we can break the cycle of hated is by being impartial. Please select the link below to read a bible-based article from jw.org on ways we can learn to be more unbiased.

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Saturday, March 5

You have your company of young men just like dewdrops.​—Ps. 110:3.

Young men, it may take time for those who have known you as a child to start viewing you as a young adult. You can be sure, however, that Jehovah sees beyond your outward appearance. He knows who you are and what you are capable of doing. (1 Sam. 16:7) Strengthen your relationship with God. David did that by looking closely at Jehovah’s creative works. David considered what such works reveal about the Creator. (Ps. 8:3, 4;139:14; Rom. 1:20) Another thing you can do is to look to Jehovah for strength. For example, do some of your schoolmates make fun of you because you are one of Jehovah’s Witnesses? If so, pray for Jehovah to help you deal with this challenge. And apply the practical advice you find in his Word and in our Bible-based publications and videos. Each time you see Jehovah help you deal with a challenge, your confidence in him will grow. Furthermore, as others see that you rely on Jehovah, you will gain their trust. w21.03 4 ¶7

Friday, March 4

[Lot] kept lingering.​—Gen. 19:16.

At a critical time in his life, Lot was slow to obey Jehovah’s instructions. We may judge Lot as being apathetic, even disobedient. However, Jehovah did not give up on him. “Because of Jehovah’s compassion for him,” the angels took the family by the hand and led them outside the city. (Gen. 19:15, 16) Jehovah might have felt compassion for Lot for a number of reasons. Lot may have been reluctant to leave his home because he feared the people outside the city. There were other dangers too. Lot likely knew of the two kings who had fallen into pits of bitumen, or asphalt, in a nearby valley. (Gen. 14:8-12) As a husband and father, Lot must have worried about his family. In addition, Lot was wealthy, so he may have owned a fine house in Sodom. (Gen. 13:5, 6) Of course, none of those factors excused Lot for failing to obey Jehovah immediately. However, Jehovah looked beyond Lot’s mistake and viewed him as a “righteous man.”​—2 Pet. 2:7, 8. w20.04 18 ¶13-14

Thursday, March 3

He burned down the house of the true God . . . and destroyed everything of value.​—2 Chron. 36:19.

When the Babylonians were finished with the land, onlookers could only say: “It is a wasteland without man and beast, and it has been handed over to the Chaldeans.” (Jer. 32:43) Some 200 years after Joel’s prophecy, Jehovah used Jeremiah to foretell something else about this attack. He said that a thorough search would be made for those Israelites who engaged in wicked practices​—a search that would lead to their capture. “‘Here I am sending for many fishermen,’ declares Jehovah, ‘and they will fish for them. After that I will send for many hunters, and they will hunt them down on every mountain and every hill and out of the clefts of the crags. . . . I will repay the full amount due for their error and their sin.’” Neither the oceans nor the forests would be able to conceal the unrepentant Israelites from the Babylonian invaders.​—Jer. 16:16, 18. w20.04 5 ¶12-13

Awake Article: What Life Tells Us

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Everything around us show that our life appears to be designed. Select the link below to read the article that explains in more detail. Enjoy!

https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/awake-no3-2021-nov-dec/life-tells-us-about-creation/

Watchtower Article:Breaking the Cycle of Hatred

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How can we break this cycle of hatred that is becoming more prevalent today? Select the link below to read the bible-based article to find out ways we can do that.

https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/watchtower-no1-2022-jan-feb/

Bible Activities for Children:How Holy Spirit Empowers Us to Serve Jehovah

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Select the link below to the parent’s guide for the activity on how you can do this fun bible-based activity with your children. It has suggestions for each age group.

This activity focus around Judges chapter 13 -16.

https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/children/family-worship-projects/holy-spirit-empowers-us/

Below is the link to the Bible book of judges that you can use for the activity

https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/judges/

Enjoy!

Thursday, March 31

[Treat] older women as mothers, . . . younger women as sisters.​—1 Tim. 5:2.

Jesus gave women honor and respect. He did not follow the custom of the Pharisees, who looked down on women and who would not even speak to them in public, let alone discuss the Scriptures with them. Instead, he included women in the deep spiritual discussions that he had with his other disciples. (Luke 10:38, 39, 42) He also allowed women to accompany him on his preaching tours. (Luke 8:1-3) And Jesus gave them the privilege of announcing to the apostles that he had been raised from the dead. (John 20:16-18) The apostle Paul specifically reminded Timothy to honor women. Paul acknowledged that it was Timothy’s mother and grandmother who had first taught Timothy “the holy writings.” (2 Tim. 1:5; 3:14, 15) Paul specifically greeted sisters by name in his letter to the Romans. He not only noticed the work sisters did but also expressed appreciation for them as Christian ministers.​—Rom. 16:1-4, 6, 12; Phil. 4:3. w21.02 15 ¶5-6

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Wednesday, March 30

Throw your burden on Jehovah, and he will sustain you.​—Ps. 55:22.

Our loving heavenly Father knows how our past experiences and our negative thinking have affected us. But he also sees the good in our heart​—qualities that we may not see in ourselves. (1 John 3:19, 20) Someone who is struggling to overcome a deep-seated bad habit might have a setback and feel disappointed in himself. Of course, it is normal to feel a measure of guilt when we sin. (2 Cor. 7:10) However, we should not go to extremes and condemn ourselves, thinking: ‘I’m a complete failure. How can Jehovah ever forgive me?’ Such negative thinking is not based on the truth and could cause us to stop serving Jehovah. Instead, “set matters straight” with Jehovah by going to him in prayer and seeking his mercy. (Isa. 1:18) Considering your sincere repentance, he will forgive you. In addition, approach the elders. They will patiently help you to become spiritually well again.​—Jas. 5:14, 15. w20.12 23 ¶5-6

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Tuesday, March 29

[Nothing] will be able to separate us from God’s love that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.​—Rom. 8:39.

Everything Jehovah does is motivated by love. He lovingly cares for all our needs. Out of love, Jehovah provided the ransom arrangement for us. As for Jesus, he loves us so much that he gave his life for us. (John 3:16; 15:13) Nothing can break the bond of love that Jehovah and Jesus feel for those who are loyal to them. (John 13:1; Rom. 8:35) Likewise, everything a family head does should be motivated by love. Why is that so important? The apostle John answers: “The one who does not love his brother [or family], whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen.” (1 John 4:11, 20) Specifically, a man who loves his family and who wants to imitate Jehovah and Jesus will provide for his family’s spiritual, emotional, and material needs. (1 Tim. 5:8) He will train and discipline his children. He will also continue to learn to make decisions that honor Jehovah and benefit his family. w21.02 5 ¶12-13

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Monday, March 28

The Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you.​—2 Thess. 3:3.

On the last night of his life as a man, Jesus was thinking about the challenges that his disciples would face. Moved by his love for his friends, Jesus asked his Father to “watch over them because of the wicked one.” (John 17:14, 15) Jesus knew that after he returned to heaven, Satan the Devil would continue to wage war against any who wanted to serve Jehovah. Clearly, Jehovah’s people would need protection. Today we need Jehovah’s protection as never before. Satan has been cast out of heaven, “having great anger.” (Rev. 12:12) He has managed to convince some who persecute us that they are offering “a sacred service to God.” (John 16:2) Others, who do not believe in God, persecute us because we do not fit into this world’s mold. Whatever the case, we can be confident. Why? The answer is given in today’s text. w21.03 26 ¶1, 3

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Sunday, March 27

They will hunger no more.​—Rev. 7:16.

Right now, some of Jehovah’s people are suffering physical hunger because of oppressive economic conditions or as a result of the ravages of civil unrest and war. Others are imprisoned for their faith. However, those of the great crowd are thrilled to know that on escaping the destruction of this wicked system of things, they will always have an abundance of physical and spiritual food. When destruction is unleashed on Satan’s system of things, the great crowd will be spared the “scorching heat” of Jehovah’s anger that he will pour out on the nations. After the great tribulation ends, Jesus will guide these earthly survivors to the “waters of [everlasting] life.” (Rev. 7:17) Just think: The great crowd have a unique prospect. Of all the billions who have ever lived, they may never die! (John 11:26) The other sheep have a marvelous hope for which they are thankful to Jehovah and Jesus! w21.01 16-17 ¶11-12

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Memorial Of Jesus Death

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Date: Friday, April 15, 2022

Where: Select the link below to find a location

Find a Meeting

Jehovah’s Witnesses are hosting a global event on April 15 after sundown. A public discourse will be presented on the following:

• Who Jesus was
• Why Jesus died

Ephesians 1:7, Romans 6:23

• How our lives can benefit from Jesus’ sacrifice

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What is the Kingdom of God?

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What do you think God’s Kingdom is?

Daniel 2:44: “In the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed. And this kingdom will not be passed on to any other people. It will crush and put an end to all these kingdoms, and it alone will stand forever, ” New World Translation

Select the link below to read the brochure called “What is the Kingdom of God?” This brochure will highlight various benefits of God’s kingdom to our lives.

https://www.jw.org/finder?srcid=jwlshare&wtlocale=E&prefer=lang&docid=1102014810

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Saturday, March 26

I will remain confident.​—Ps. 27:3.

We can learn from the experiences of those who failed to keep calm and trust in Jehovah. Studying those bad examples will help us to avoid making the same mistakes they made. For instance, early in his reign, King Asa looked to Jehovah when faced with problems. But later he failed to turn to his God for help, preferring to handle matters on his own. (2 Chron. 16:1-3, 12) On the surface, Asa’s asking the Syrians for help against Israel may have appeared to be very practical. But his success was short-lived. Jehovah told him through a prophet: “Because you relied on the king of Syria and did not rely on Jehovah your God, the army of the king of Syria has escaped out of your hand.” (2 Chron. 16:7) We must be careful not to feel so confident about handling matters on our own that we fail to look to Jehovah for guidance through his Word. Even when we are faced with an urgent situation, we should calmly rely on Jehovah, and he will help us to succeed. w21.01 6 ¶13-15

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Friday, March 25

Peter called to mind what Jesus had said . . . And he went outside and wept bitterly.​—Matt. 26:75.

What helped the apostle Peter to recover? For one thing, Jesus had prayed earlier that Peter’s faith might not give out. Jehovah answered that heartfelt prayer. Later, Jesus personally appeared to Peter, no doubt to encourage him. (Luke 22:32; 24:33, 34; 1 Cor. 15:5) After the apostles had a disappointing night of fishing, Jesus appeared to them. On this occasion, Jesus gave Peter the opportunity to reaffirm his love for him. Jesus had forgiven his dear friend and entrusted him with more work. (John 21:15-17) The way that Jesus dealt with Peter highlights Jesus’ mercy, and Jesus perfectly reflects his Father. So when we make mistakes, we should not judge ourselves as being beyond hope. We should bear in mind that Satan wants us to give in to such feelings. Instead, let us try hard to see ourselves​—and those who sin against us—​through the compassionate and loving eyes of our heavenly Father.​—Ps. 103:13, 14. w20.12 20-21 ¶17-19

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Thursday, March 24

I have hope toward God . . . that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.​—Acts 24:15.

The apostle Paul was not the first to express the hope of a resurrection. The patriarch Job did too. He was confident that God would remember him and raise him to life again. (Job 14:7-10, 12-15) “The resurrection of the dead” is part of the “foundation,” or “primary doctrine,” of all Christian teachings. (Heb. 6:1, 2) Paul’s discussion of the resurrection is recorded in 1 Corinthians chapter 15. What he wrote must have built up first-century Christians. And that chapter can build us up and strengthen a hope that we may have long held. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is key to our hope for our dead loved ones. It was part of “the good news” that Paul declared to the Corinthians. (1 Cor. 15:1, 2) In fact, he said that if a Christian lacked belief in that resurrection, his faith would be useless.​—1 Cor. 15:17. w20.12 2 ¶2-4

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Wednesday, March 23

Your strength will be in keeping calm and showing trust.​—Isa. 30:15.

The apostles had direct evidence that Jehovah was with them. He had given them the power to perform miracles. (Acts 5:12-16; 6:8) That is not the case with us today. Even so, through his Word, Jehovah lovingly assures us that when we suffer for the sake of righteousness, he is pleased with us and his spirit is with us. (1 Pet. 3:14; 4:14) So rather than dwell on how we might react to severe persecution in the future, we need to focus on what we can do now to build our confidence in Jehovah’s ability to sustain and deliver us. We must trust Jesus’ promise: “I will give you words and wisdom that all your opposers together will not be able to resist or dispute.” We have the guarantee: “By your endurance you will preserve your lives.” (Luke 21:12-19) And never forget that Jehovah keeps in his memory the smallest details about his servants who die faithful to him. With that knowledge, he will resurrect them. w21.01 4 ¶12

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smileandjuststaystrong:

Let us see to it that upon seeking it, what He’ll be able to see is our love for Him. :)

So instead of worrying about the past, we should be concerned about the present and the future.

lalablina:

The difference of Jehovah’s Witnesses and  other self-proclaim Christians is that we have that kind of fear of not displeasing God.

We aren’t afraid because of what Jehovah may do to us if we become disobedient.

We are afraid to make him sad, all because we just love him.

A fear that we may not hurt him.

A fear brought about by LOVE.

That’s what it meant by GODLY FEAR.

lalablina:

For those who knew me inside and out, making friends is one of the most difficult things in the world for me. Opening up to others is not a problem, but maintaining the relationship is what makes it hard. I find it better to leave first, than having the feeling that you’re the one who was left behind.

However,

Why was it that today, I’m into that line of thinking that there won’t be any reason to leave this precious relationship that I am starting to have right now.

So, I’ll hold on tight on this friendship.

Once Jehovah is a mutual friend, that friendship is perfect. - tested and proven <3 <3 <3

<3 :)))))