DAILY TEXT, Today's Thursday, September 23, 2021, Jehovah God began to form man from the dust of the ground and to blow the breath of life into his nose (Gen. 2: 7).

DAILY TEXT, Today's Thursday, September 23, 2021

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

Jehovah God went on to form man from the dust of the ground and to blow the breath of life into his nostrils (Gen. 2: 7).

Although Jehovah made us out of the dust of the ground, we are worth much more than a handful of dirt. Let's look at some reasons why we know we are valuable to God. For example, he created us with the ability to reflect his qualities (Gen. 1:27). In this way, he placed us above the rest of the physical creation, so that he put us in charge of the Earth and the animals (Ps. 8: 4-8). Mankind remained valuable to Jehovah even after Adam's sin. We are so important to him that he gave his Son, Jesus, as a sacrifice for our sins (1 John 4: 9, 10). Thanks to the ransom, God will resurrect those who have died because of Adam's sin, both the just and the unjust (Acts 24:15). His Word shows that our value to him does not depend on our health, finances, or age (Acts 10:34, 35). w20.01 15 pars. 5, 6

What can make us feel sick?

Illnesses can wear us down emotionally and make us think that we are no longer useful to anyone. We may feel ashamed that people realize our limitations or that we need help. And even if others do not know that we are sick, we may feel ashamed because we cannot do the same as before. In those moments of distress, Jehovah encourages us. As it does?

According to Proverbs 12:25, what can help us when we are sick?

When we are sick, “a good word” can lift our spirits (read Proverbs 12:25). Jehovah has collected good words in the Bible that remind us that he cares even if we have a disease. --Psalm 31:19; 41: 3. By reading and even rereading these inspired words of God, he will help us cope with the negative feelings caused by illness.

How did a brother feel about Jehovah's help?

Let's see what happened to Jorge. When he was young, he contracted a rapidly progressing debilitating disease that made him feel worthless. He says: “I was not prepared to face the feelings that the disease aroused in me or the shame that it made me go through because people looked at me. As my condition worsened, I thought about how my life would change. I was sunk, so I begged Jehovah to help me. " How did God take care of him? He responds: “I was having trouble concentrating, so I was advised to read short passages from the Psalms that speak of Jehovah's concern for his servants. I read those texts every day. They helped and reassured me. Over time, the others began to notice that he was smiling more often. They even said that my positive attitude encouraged them. I realized that Jehovah had answered my prayers. It had helped me change how I felt about myself. I started to focus on what the Bible says about how he sees me despite my illness. "

What can we do to feel Jehovah's support when we are sick?

If we have a disease, we can be sure that Jehovah knows what we are going through. Let us ask you to help us see the situation in an appropriate way. Let's turn to the Bible to find the good words that God has put in it for us. Let's focus on the passages that show how much Jehovah values ​​his servants. As we do so, we will see that he is good to all who serve him faithfully (Ps. 84:11).

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