Let's Examine the Scriptures Every Day 2022
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Throw your burden on Jehovah, and he will sustain you (Ps. 55:22).
Our loving heavenly Father knows that past experiences can cause us to think negative thoughts about ourselves. And he also sees our good qualities, even if sometimes we are not able to see them (1 John 3:19, 20). If someone is trying very hard to get over a deep-seated addiction and has a relapse, he may feel very discouraged. Of course, if we commit a sin, it is normal for us to feel guilty (2 Cor. 7:10). But we must not go to the extreme of condemning ourselves and thinking: “I am a complete disaster; Jehovah will never forgive me.” This idea is wrong and can cause us to abandon Jehovah. Instead, let's “make things right” with Jehovah by praying for his forgiveness (Isa. 1:18). He will see that we are truly sorry and will forgive us. On the other hand, let's talk to the elders, and they will patiently help us recover spiritually (Jas. 5:14, 15). w20.12 23 paras. 5, 6
What made Cindy feel happy despite being very sick?
Cindy, who lives in Mexico, was diagnosed with a disease that could cost her her life. How did you deal with the situation? While she was receiving treatment, she made it a goal to testify every day. She writes: “That allowed me to focus on others instead of the operation, the pain or the horrible discomfort I felt. This is what she did: while she talked with the doctors or nurses, she asked them about their families. She then asked them why they had chosen such a demanding job. This made it easy for me to find topics that might interest them. Several told me that it was not very common for a patient to ask how they were doing, and many thanked me for the interest. Some even gave me their contact information. During this difficult time in my life,
How do some brothers suffering from illness or the infirmities of age manage to continue preaching, and with what results?
There are brothers who, due to illness or the infirmities of age, cannot do as much as they would like in the ministry, and this makes them feel discouraged. Still, many manage to find ways to preach. In the United States, a sister named Laurel spent 37 years in an iron lung. In addition, she went through cancer and several major operations, and she suffered from various chronic skin diseases. Despite being in such an extreme situation, she never stopped preaching. She witnessed to the nurses and aides who came to attend to her at her home. She helped at least 17 people become Jehovah's Witnesses.*
An elder in France named Richard has a very helpful suggestion for those who are homebound or in some kind of nursing home: “I recommend that you have a few posts on display. When people pass by, he makes them curious and they ask. This leads to conversations that can greatly encourage our dear brothers who are no longer able to preach from house to house.” Those who are confined to their homes can also participate in the preaching by letter and by telephone.
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