Let's Examine the Scriptures Every Day 2021
Friday, July 23, 2021
The plans of the worker will have good results (Prov. 21: 5).
Jehovah can give us “the strength to act” and carry out what we decide. --Phil. 2:13. So let's ask him for the strength to act. Let us also ask him for holy spirit in order to have the energy we need. Let us continue praying even if it seems to us that it takes time to answer us. Jesus said, "Keep asking and [holy spirit] will be given you" (Luke 11: 9, 13). In addition, we have to prepare an action plan. To carry out any project, we need to prepare an action plan and stick to it. In the same way, when we make a decision, let's make a list of the concrete steps that we are going to take. If we divide a complex task into smaller tasks, it will be easier for us to see the progress. The apostle Paul told the Corinthians that "on the first day of each week" to set aside some funds, instead of waiting and trying to pick them up when he arrived (1 Cor. 16: 2). Another advantage of dividing up complex tasks is that we won't be overwhelmed. w19.11 29 pars. 13, 14.
How will being honest with ourselves benefit us?
Analyze the reasons. Jehovah cares about the reasons we do things. —Prov. 16: 2. He expects us to be honest in everything. Therefore, we have to be honest with ourselves and with others when we make a decision. If we are not completely, it is likely that it will be difficult for us to finish what we started. Suppose a young man decides to pioneer, but after a while he can't make it to the hours and doesn't feel happy in the ministry. Perhaps you thought your primary reason for pioneering was to please Jehovah. However, could it be that he was actually doing it to please his parents or someone he admires?
What does it take to make changes?
Let's look at another case. A Bible student resolves to quit smoking. In the beginning, he tries very hard and doesn't smoke for a week or two, but he relapses. In the end, it succeeds. His love for Jehovah and his desire to please him have helped him overcome vice. - Col. 1:10; 3:23.
Why should we have specific goals?
Be concrete. This will help us finish what we started. For example, if we have decided to read the Bible more frequently but do not have a program, we may not succeed. * Another case: the elders of a congregation decide to visit the brothers more, but time passes and they have not. A help to achieve this would be to ask questions like these: “Have we decided which brothers would use a visit? Have we set a specific time to visit them? ”.
What may we have to do, and why?
Be realistic. No one has the time, resources or energy to do whatever they want. So we must be realistic and reasonable. Sometimes we may have to change a decision that we cannot follow (Eccl. 3: 6). Now, if we review a decision, make the necessary changes and think we can carry it out, what will help us finish what we started? Let's look at five steps.
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