DAILY TEXT, From today Saturday March 25, 2023, I cling to you; your right hand grips me tightly (Ps. 63:8).

DAILY TEXT, From Saturday March 25, 2023,  I cling to you; your right hand grips me tightly (Ps. 63:8).

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Saturday March 25

I cling to you; your right hand grips me tightly (Ps. 63:8).

Our faith will grow stronger as we meditate on what Jehovah has done for his people in general and for us in particular. We will also love Jehovah more, and this is the most important benefit. Because? Because love is the quality that can most motivate us to obey Jehovah, to make sacrifices to please him and to endure any test (Matt. 22:37-39; 1 Cor. 13:4, 7; 1 John 5:3). There is nothing more important than being friends with our dear God, Jehovah (Ps. 63:1-7). Let us remember that praying, studying and meditating are part of our worship. Let's do like Jesus and find quiet times and places to spend time with Jehovah. Let's avoid unnecessary distractions. And when we are doing some spiritual activity, let us ask Jehovah to help us focus. If we use the time in the best way, Jehovah will bless us with eternal life in the new world (Mark 4:24). w22.01 31 pars. 18-20.

How can electronic devices distract us when we are spending time with Jehovah?

Let's avoid distractions when we are studying. In addition to praying, another thing we can do to strengthen our friendship with Jehovah is to study his Word and attend congregation meetings. Is there anything we can do to make the best use of our study sessions and meetings? Let's ask ourselves: "What is it that tends to distract me in those moments?" Could it be calls, emails or text messages on the phone or some other device? These devices are useful, and are used by billions of people today. But some experts believe that when a person is trying to concentrate, simply having a phone nearby can distract them. A psychology professor explains: “You don't focus on what you're doing. Your mind is elsewhere."

According to Philippians 4:6, 7, what will Jehovah do to help us focus?

Let's ask Jehovah to help us focus. If we are studying or in a congregation meeting and notice that our mind wanders, let us ask Jehovah for help. If something is bothering us, it may not be easy for us to put worries aside and focus on spiritual things, but it is very important that we do so. Let us pray that Jehovah will give us the peace that protects not only our hearts but also our minds.—Read Philippians 4:6, 7.

What is a benefit of spending time with Jehovah?

We will benefit greatly if we spend time talking with Jehovah, listening to him, and thinking about him. Which is it? First, we will make better decisions. According to the Bible, "he who walks with the wise will become wise" (Prov. 13:20). So the more time we spend with Jehovah—the wisest person in the universe—the wiser we will become. We will better understand how to please him and avoid making decisions that could hurt him.

Why does spending time with Jehovah make us better teachers?

Second, we will be better teachers. When we teach the Bible, one of our main objectives is to help the student get closer to Jehovah. The more we communicate with our heavenly Father, the more we will love him and the more we will be able to teach our student to love him. That was the case with Jesus. When he spoke of his Father, he spoke with such love and affection that his faithful disciples could not help but love Jehovah as well.—John 17:25, 26.

Why do prayer and study help us strengthen our faith?

Third, our faith will grow stronger. Let's think about what happens when we ask God for guidance, comfort, or support. Every time he answers us, our faith is strengthened (1 John 5:15). Another thing that can make our faith stronger is personal study. Ultimately, “faith follows the message that is heard” (Rom. 10:17). Of course, if we want to have a strong faith, it is not enough that we learn things. What else should we do?

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