DAILY TEXT, From today Friday May 5, You will not be afraid of any terror assailing you (Prov. 3:25).

DAILY TEXT, From today Friday May 5, 2023,  You will not be afraid of any terror assailing you (Prov. 3:25).

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Friday May 5

You will not be afraid that any terror will assail you (Prov. 3:25).

Have you suffered the loss of a loved one? Take time to strengthen your faith in the resurrection by reading Bible accounts of people who were resurrected. Are you very sad about the expulsion of a family member? Study to convince yourself that God's discipline is always best. Whatever problem is before you, see it as an opportunity to strengthen your faith. Open your heart to Jehovah. Instead of isolating yourself, stay close to your brothers (Prov. 18:1). Engage in activities that will help you endure, even with tears (Ps. 126:5, 6). Do not stop attending meetings, preaching and reading the Bible. And keep meditating on the wonderful blessings Jehovah has promised you. Seeing how Jehovah helps you, your faith in him will grow stronger and stronger. w21.11 23 par. eleven; 24 para. 17.

How did prayer help a family that was the victim of an injustice?

Let's look at the experience of a sister named Vero, who lives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with her non-Witness husband and their 15-year-old daughter. The three had to flee their village when it was attacked by soldiers. Along the way, they came across a blockade where the military blocked their way and threatened to kill them. Vero began to cry, but her daughter tried to calm her down by praying aloud and repeating the name of Jehovah many times. When she finished praying, her commanding officer asked her, "Young lady, who taught you to pray?" She replied: "My mom, following the model of Matthew 6:9-13." The man said to him, "Go in peace with your fathers, and may Jehovah your God protect them."

What can test our faith, and what will help us endure?

Experiences like this teach us never to underestimate the value of prayer. But what if your prayers don't receive a quick or spectacular answer? Like the widow in Jesus' comparison, she continues to pray with the confidence that our God will not forsake him and that, in due time and in some way, he will answer his prayer. She continues to beg Jehovah to give her the holy spirit (Phil. 4:13). Remember that soon he will give you so many blessings that he will forget everything he has suffered in the past. By faithfully enduring trials with Jehovah's help, she will have more strength for future events (1 Pet. 1: 6, 7).

According to Matthew 17:19, 20, what problem did Jesus' disciples have?

Jesus taught his disciples that faith would help them overcome obstacles (read Matthew 17:19, 20). Although they had cast out demons several times, on one occasion they were unable to do so. What was the problem? Jesus explained to them that they needed more faith. He told them that if they had enough faith, they would be able to move obstacles as big as mountains. Today, we too can face problems that seem insurmountable.

How has faith helped Geydi to face a painful tragedy?

Let's see the example of Geydi, a sister from Guatemala. Her husband, Edi, was murdered on their way home from a congregation meeting. She tells how her faith has helped her deal with the immense pain: “Through prayer, I cast my burden on Jehovah, and that gives me peace. I see how he takes care of me through my family and the brothers in the congregation. Keeping busy in serving Jehovah eases my pain and helps me live from day to day without worrying too much about tomorrow. What I have lived through has taught me that no matter what test comes in the future, I will be able to face it with the help of Jehovah, Jesus, and the organization.”

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