RT @daniellesince87 "Give orders to those who are rich in the present system of things not to be high-minded, and to rest their hope, not on uncertain riches, but on God, who furnishes us all things richly for our enjoyment; to work at good, to be rich in fine works, to be liberal, ready to share, safely treasuring up for themselves a fine foundation for the future, in order that they may get a firm hold on the real life."
1 Timothy 6:17-19
Friday, April 30, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Jehovah provides escape Ps. 18:2
#DTK "'Jehovah is my crag and my stronghold and the Provider of escape for me.'—Ps. 18:2.
When the women of Israel began praising David for his military prowess, King Saul became so consumed with jealousy that on two occasions he hurled his spear at David. (1 Sam. 18:6-9) Both times David escaped the sharp tip of the spear. Was this simply because of David’s skill and agility as an experienced warrior? No. The Bible record explains that “Jehovah was with him.” (1 Sam. 18:11-14) Later, when Saul’s scheme to have David killed by the Philistines failed, “Saul got to see and know that Jehovah was with David.” (1 Sam. 18:17-28) To whom did David give credit for his deliverance? The superscription to Psalm 18 says that David “spoke to Jehovah the words of this song in the day that Jehovah had delivered him . . . out of the hand of Saul.” Is it not faith-strengthening to know that Jehovah is capable of delivering his people?—Ps. 35:10. w08 9/15 1:8, 9"
When the women of Israel began praising David for his military prowess, King Saul became so consumed with jealousy that on two occasions he hurled his spear at David. (1 Sam. 18:6-9) Both times David escaped the sharp tip of the spear. Was this simply because of David’s skill and agility as an experienced warrior? No. The Bible record explains that “Jehovah was with him.” (1 Sam. 18:11-14) Later, when Saul’s scheme to have David killed by the Philistines failed, “Saul got to see and know that Jehovah was with David.” (1 Sam. 18:17-28) To whom did David give credit for his deliverance? The superscription to Psalm 18 says that David “spoke to Jehovah the words of this song in the day that Jehovah had delivered him . . . out of the hand of Saul.” Is it not faith-strengthening to know that Jehovah is capable of delivering his people?—Ps. 35:10. w08 9/15 1:8, 9"
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
suffer evil, fully accomplish your ministry - 2 Tim 4:5
@jaytothedee24 said:
A good point I picked up this weekend. 2 Tim 4:5 '...keep your senses in all things,suffer evil,do the work of an evangelizer,fully 9complish your ministry.'. About how we go through our problems and we want to sat home from service,etc; but the Bible (and Jehovah) tells us that we WILL suffer evil ,but we don't need to let it STOP us from accomplishing our ministry. And if we think about it, we may feel bad but when we go to meetings or in service we do feel better and the problems go away for a little while. Jah is truly a refuge!
A good point I picked up this weekend. 2 Tim 4:5 '...keep your senses in all things,suffer evil,do the work of an evangelizer,fully 9complish your ministry.'. About how we go through our problems and we want to sat home from service,etc; but the Bible (and Jehovah) tells us that we WILL suffer evil ,but we don't need to let it STOP us from accomplishing our ministry. And if we think about it, we may feel bad but when we go to meetings or in service we do feel better and the problems go away for a little while. Jah is truly a refuge!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
an encouraging experience about the power of prayer
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Friday, April 16, 2010
Throw all your anxiety upon [God]... 1 Peter 5:7
RT @SisMargitt“Throw all your anxiety upon [God], because he cares for you.”—1 Peter 5:7.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Jah remembers our good works Heb 6:10
@jinojosa Jehovah always knows - and appreciates- all of our sacrifices for him! (Hebrews 6:10) . . .For God is not unrighteous so as to forget YOUR work and the love YOU showed for his name. . .
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Witnesses in Russia exhaust domestic options
RT @jw_media: Witnesses in Russia exhaust domestic options: Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia are filing appeals to ... http://bit.ly/9AfXGX
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
David trusted Jehovah
RT @payunirbabae
"How much the perspectives of Saul and David differ.Saul sees a shepherd boy pitted against a hardened giant. David, however, sees a man defying the Sovereign Lord Jehovah. David's courage rests upon his conviction that God will not let His name and His people be ridiculed with impunity. While Goliath boasts of his strength, David places his confidence in Jehovah, assessing the situation from God's point of view."
sorry, but Cindy didn't note her source
"How much the perspectives of Saul and David differ.Saul sees a shepherd boy pitted against a hardened giant. David, however, sees a man defying the Sovereign Lord Jehovah. David's courage rests upon his conviction that God will not let His name and His people be ridiculed with impunity. While Goliath boasts of his strength, David places his confidence in Jehovah, assessing the situation from God's point of view."
sorry, but Cindy didn't note her source
what can earthling man do to me? Ps. 118:6.
RT @SisMargitt Jehovah is on my side; I shall not fear. What can earthling man do to me?—Ps. 118:6.
Jah not leave the loyal.—Ps. 37:28
RT @SisMargitt [Jehovah] will not leave his loyal ones.—Ps. 37:28.
Jah remembers we are dust Ps. 103:14
RT @ColinEnglish: RT @SisMargitt He himself well knows the formation of us, remembering that we are dust.—Ps. 103:14.
Monday, April 5, 2010
trust in Jah Ps 9:10
#DTK "' Those knowing your name will trust in you, for you will certainly not leave those looking for you, O Jehovah.'—Ps. 9:10.
If we truly know Jehovah and look to his name with respect for what it stands for, we will trust in him. Note how God’s Word makes a connection between trusting in Jehovah and respecting him. When ancient Israel failed to trust in Him, Jehovah asked Moses: “How long will this people treat me without respect, and how long will they not put faith in me for all the signs that I performed in among them?” (Num. 14:11) By trusting in Jehovah to protect and sustain us even during trials, we show that we respect him. Jesus indicated that respect for Jehovah must come from the inner person. Speaking to those whose worship was not sincere, Jesus quoted Jehovah as saying: “This people honors me with their lips, yet their heart is far removed from me.” (Matt. 15:8) Sincere respect for Jehovah springs from heartfelt love for him.—1 John 5:3. w08 10/15 4:5, 6"
If we truly know Jehovah and look to his name with respect for what it stands for, we will trust in him. Note how God’s Word makes a connection between trusting in Jehovah and respecting him. When ancient Israel failed to trust in Him, Jehovah asked Moses: “How long will this people treat me without respect, and how long will they not put faith in me for all the signs that I performed in among them?” (Num. 14:11) By trusting in Jehovah to protect and sustain us even during trials, we show that we respect him. Jesus indicated that respect for Jehovah must come from the inner person. Speaking to those whose worship was not sincere, Jesus quoted Jehovah as saying: “This people honors me with their lips, yet their heart is far removed from me.” (Matt. 15:8) Sincere respect for Jehovah springs from heartfelt love for him.—1 John 5:3. w08 10/15 4:5, 6"
with God all things are possible Matt 19:26
RT @SisMargitt With God all things are possible.—Matt. 19:26.
Jah knows what you need Matt 6:8
RT @SisMargitt God your Father knows what things you are needing before ever you ask him.—Matt. 6:8. 4/5/10
Megzy Tred Probably more true then I'll ever care to admit.. but you find me in a moment of weakness so.... "OH that is soooo perfect!" .... thus ends my pity party of one. ;) more or less.
in response to:
Did you know the people that are usually the strongest are usually the most sensitive? Did You know the people who exhibit the most kindness are the first to get mistreated? Did you know the one who takes care of others all the time are usually the ones who need it most? Did you know the 3 hardest things to say are I love you, I'm sorry, and help me. Put this as your status if you agree...not so easy huh? 2/4/12
Megzy Tred Probably more true then I'll ever care to admit.. but you find me in a moment of weakness so.... "OH that is soooo perfect!" .... thus ends my pity party of one. ;) more or less.
in response to:
Did you know the people that are usually the strongest are usually the most sensitive? Did You know the people who exhibit the most kindness are the first to get mistreated? Did you know the one who takes care of others all the time are usually the ones who need it most? Did you know the 3 hardest things to say are I love you, I'm sorry, and help me. Put this as your status if you agree...not so easy huh? 2/4/12
rejoice with those who rejoice Ro 12:15
RT @SisMargitt Rejoice with people who rejoice; weep with people who weep.—Rom. 12:15.
incite to love Heb 10:24
RT @SisMargittLet us consider one another to incite to love and fine works.—Heb. 10:24.
the fear of Jehovah Ps 19:19; Ps. 112:1
RT @SisMargittThe fear of Jehovah is pure, standing forever.—Ps. 19:9
Happy is the man in fear of Jehovah.—Ps. 112:1.
Happy is the man in fear of Jehovah.—Ps. 112:1.
Friday, April 2, 2010
How to REALLY HELP someone who has to cope with depression
RT @SisMargitt
Through the years I’ve had many depressions, as well due to my illnesses (bipolar disorder and others) as due to my traumatic childhood. I’ve been coping with this awful illness for over 20 years.
I’ve even managed to help others get through depressions.
I know a lot of my friends are coping with depressions too.
Something I always notice is that one of the most given advices to a depressed person is to pray…
I know you mean well sweet people and please realize I do not mean to offend anyone with what I’m about to say now!
When you give advice to someone who’s dealing with depression, or coping with depressive feelings, please be very careful. If you do not know what it’s like, it most likely is better if you do NOT give any advice. Just offer your support, hugs, love etc.
One of the most often given advices is to “pray”. I know when you see someone hurt, you want to help them as much as you can and as Sisters and Brothers we all know that Jehovah is the best person to help someone. However, when someone is feeling depressed, he or she most likely has already cried out to Jehovah! Telling someone at that point to pray can give that person the feeling he or she doesn’t pray enough and even can make him or her think it’s their own fault just because they didn’t pray enough…
When someone gives me that advice when I’m so depressed, it always make me feel like a failure even more, because it gives me the idea I do not try hard enough and that’s why I feel so bad… I know they mean well, but when someone is in the middle of a depression, it can be hard. As if we do not pray enough! So I tend to avoid giving this as advice to someone who is feeling (regularly) depressed.
Someone who’s depressed often CANNOT think straight and although such advice is meant well and given with all the right intentions, the depressed person often cannot see it as you meant it!
Often depressions are caused because of diseases or trauma. It is not our fault, and it CANNOT be avoided by praying, just as Jehovah doesn’t stop other illnesses to hit us. Jehovah does help us to cope, to get through it, to learn to live with it in the best way possible while still in this system. And he even does so when we do not ask him! Because it can happen that when someone is depressed, he or she doesn’t feel worthy to ask Jehovah anything.
Sometimes I’m not able to pray at those darkest times, just because I see myself as unworthy and feel guilty of being so unhappy while Jehovah has blessed me so much… Also I often do not care anymore when I’m really deep. Then I don’t care if he helps or not, because I don’t want to live and feel like I don’t deserve to live. So when someone says to me at that very moment to pray, it often makes me even hate myself more, because I can’t and therefore it’s my own fault etc.
However, this does NOT matter to Jehovah! He knows how we suffer when we feel that way. HE HELPS US ANYWAY, IF WE ASK HIM OR NOT!
So if you want to REALLY help a depressed person, you can do this best to just listen to their cry, assure them that you are there for them, hug them, make them feel loved and appreciated, and above all: assure them that Jehovah will help them through this! (NO matter if they can pray or not!)
And YOU yourself CAN pray for them: to endure, to get through, to hold on and to get back up. YOU CAN ask Jehovah to help them!
Some supportive Scriptures:
(Psalm 121:2) My help is from Jehovah, The Maker of heaven and earth.
(Psalm 34:18) Jehovah is near to those that are broken at heart; And those who are crushed in spirit he saves.
(Psalm 34:15) The eyes of Jehovah are toward the righteous ones, And his ears are toward their cry for help.
(Psalm 40:1) I earnestly hoped in Jehovah, And so he inclined [his ear] to me and heard my cry for help.
(Isaiah 41:13) For I, Jehovah your God, am grasping your right hand, the One saying to you, ‘Do not be afraid. I myself will help you.’
(Psalm 55:22) Throw your burden upon Jehovah himself, And he himself will sustain you. Never will he allow the righteous one to totter.
Through the years I’ve had many depressions, as well due to my illnesses (bipolar disorder and others) as due to my traumatic childhood. I’ve been coping with this awful illness for over 20 years.
I’ve even managed to help others get through depressions.
I know a lot of my friends are coping with depressions too.
Something I always notice is that one of the most given advices to a depressed person is to pray…
I know you mean well sweet people and please realize I do not mean to offend anyone with what I’m about to say now!
When you give advice to someone who’s dealing with depression, or coping with depressive feelings, please be very careful. If you do not know what it’s like, it most likely is better if you do NOT give any advice. Just offer your support, hugs, love etc.
One of the most often given advices is to “pray”. I know when you see someone hurt, you want to help them as much as you can and as Sisters and Brothers we all know that Jehovah is the best person to help someone. However, when someone is feeling depressed, he or she most likely has already cried out to Jehovah! Telling someone at that point to pray can give that person the feeling he or she doesn’t pray enough and even can make him or her think it’s their own fault just because they didn’t pray enough…
When someone gives me that advice when I’m so depressed, it always make me feel like a failure even more, because it gives me the idea I do not try hard enough and that’s why I feel so bad… I know they mean well, but when someone is in the middle of a depression, it can be hard. As if we do not pray enough! So I tend to avoid giving this as advice to someone who is feeling (regularly) depressed.
Someone who’s depressed often CANNOT think straight and although such advice is meant well and given with all the right intentions, the depressed person often cannot see it as you meant it!
Often depressions are caused because of diseases or trauma. It is not our fault, and it CANNOT be avoided by praying, just as Jehovah doesn’t stop other illnesses to hit us. Jehovah does help us to cope, to get through it, to learn to live with it in the best way possible while still in this system. And he even does so when we do not ask him! Because it can happen that when someone is depressed, he or she doesn’t feel worthy to ask Jehovah anything.
Sometimes I’m not able to pray at those darkest times, just because I see myself as unworthy and feel guilty of being so unhappy while Jehovah has blessed me so much… Also I often do not care anymore when I’m really deep. Then I don’t care if he helps or not, because I don’t want to live and feel like I don’t deserve to live. So when someone says to me at that very moment to pray, it often makes me even hate myself more, because I can’t and therefore it’s my own fault etc.
However, this does NOT matter to Jehovah! He knows how we suffer when we feel that way. HE HELPS US ANYWAY, IF WE ASK HIM OR NOT!
So if you want to REALLY help a depressed person, you can do this best to just listen to their cry, assure them that you are there for them, hug them, make them feel loved and appreciated, and above all: assure them that Jehovah will help them through this! (NO matter if they can pray or not!)
And YOU yourself CAN pray for them: to endure, to get through, to hold on and to get back up. YOU CAN ask Jehovah to help them!
Some supportive Scriptures:
(Psalm 121:2) My help is from Jehovah, The Maker of heaven and earth.
(Psalm 34:18) Jehovah is near to those that are broken at heart; And those who are crushed in spirit he saves.
(Psalm 34:15) The eyes of Jehovah are toward the righteous ones, And his ears are toward their cry for help.
(Psalm 40:1) I earnestly hoped in Jehovah, And so he inclined [his ear] to me and heard my cry for help.
(Isaiah 41:13) For I, Jehovah your God, am grasping your right hand, the One saying to you, ‘Do not be afraid. I myself will help you.’
(Psalm 55:22) Throw your burden upon Jehovah himself, And he himself will sustain you. Never will he allow the righteous one to totter.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Brizzly / bc0035
Rt @"SisMargittAbundant peace belongs to those loving your law, and for them there is no stumbling block.—Ps. 119:165.
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RT @"SisMargitt The works of Jehovah are great, searched for on the part of all those delighting in them.—Ps. 111:2.
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