DAILY TEXT, From today Saturday, September 9, 2023, You must continue to renew your way of thinking (Eph. 4:23).

DAILY TEXT, From today  Saturday, September 9, 2023,  Rejoice with those who rejoice (Rom. 12:15).

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Saturday September 9

Rejoice with those who rejoice (Rom. 12:15).

We can feel more joy if we do our best in whatever assignment comes our way in our service to Jehovah. Let us dedicate ourselves fully to the preaching work and participate fully in the activities of the congregation (Acts 18:5; Heb. 10:24, 25). Let us prepare well to encourage others with our responses in meetings. Let's take seriously any student assignment we have at the midweek meeting. If we are asked for help to do some work in the congregation, let us be punctual and reliable. Let's not think that certain tasks are unimportant and that they do not deserve that we dedicate our time to them. Let us strive to improve our abilities (Prov. 22:29). The busier we are in our spiritual activities and responsibilities, the faster we will progress and the more joy we will feel (Gal. 6:4). And it will be easier for us to rejoice when others receive a responsibility that we would have liked to have (Gal. 5:26). w21.08 22 para. eleven.

What will happen if we do our best in the responsibilities we have now? (Ecclesiastes 2:24).

So does it mean that if we do our best in the responsibilities we have now, we will receive more in the future? Maybe yes, as happened to Nick. But if not, like Melissa did, we will still be very happy and fulfilled (read Ecclesiastes 2:24). Also, surely we will feel great joy because we know that our efforts please our master, Jesus Christ.

What should we remember about our service goals?

If we are already doing our best in our service to Jehovah, does that mean we should not think about how to increase it? Of course not. We can and should set goals that help us to be better preachers and teachers, and that allow us to help our brothers. We will achieve them if we are wise and modest, and focus on helping others rather than on ourselves (Prov. 11:2; Acts 20:35).

What are some goals that will make us feel happier?

What goals could we set? Let's ask Jehovah to help us be realistic and see what we can do in our circumstances (Prov. 16:3; Jas. 1:5). Can we set some of the goals that were mentioned in the first paragraph of this article, such as auxiliary or regular pioneering, Bethel, or construction? Can we learn another language to preach to more people or to move to a place where help is needed? If we want more information about these goals, we can read chapter 10 of the book Organized to Do Jehovah's Will and talk to the elders in our congregation.d As we strive to achieve these goals, we will feel happier and others will You will see our progress.

According to 1 Timothy 4:13, 15, what steps can a brother take to become a better teacher?

(Read 1 Timothy 4:13, 15). If you are a baptized brother, you might strive to improve your speaking and teaching. Because? Because, if you dedicate yourself fully to reading, speaking and teaching, you will be of great help to those who listen to you. Make it a goal to study and practice each aspect of public speaking discussed in the Become Better Readers and Teachers brochure. Study the lessons one by one, practice a lot at home, and strive to apply what you have learned to your speeches. Ask the assistant counselor or other elders “who work hard speaking and teaching” (1 Tim. 5:17) for suggestions. Focus not only on putting the lesson in the pamphlet into practice, but also on helping your audience strengthen their faith and apply what they learn. As a result, you will feel happier, and so will your audience.

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