Meditate on Jehovah's Enduring Love

A loving father takes time to listen to his children when they want to talk to him.  He wants to know their concerns and anxieties because he cares about what is in their heart. Our heavenly Father, Jehovah listens to us when we approach him through the precious privilege of prayer.

We can approach Jehovah in prayer at any time.  He has placed no restrictions on us. He is our Friend who is always ready to give us a hearing ear.  Taylene, quoted earlier, says:  "You can say anything and everything to him." When we express our most intimate thoughts to God in prayer, he may answer us through a Bible passage, an article in a magazine, or an encouraging word from a fellow believe.   Jehovah hears our pleas and understands us even when no one else does.  His response to our prayers is  a beautiful expression of his enduring love for us. 

We can learn much from prayers recorded in Gods' Word. At times, therefore, we may find it very beneficial  to consider such prayers during family worship. Reflecting on how Jehovah's servants of the past expressed their deepest thoughts to God may help us to enrich our own prayers.   For instance, consider Jonah's contrite prayer from the belly of a huge fish.  (Jonah 11:17-2:10)  Review Solomon's heartfelt prayer to Jehovah at the inauguration of the temple. (1 Kings 8:22-53) Meditate on the model prayer that Jesus offered for our benefit.  (Matthew 6:9-13) Above all, regularly  "let your petitions be made known  to God,"  As a result, "the peach of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers."  Our gratitude for Jehovah's enduring love will increase. -Philippians 4:6, 7. 

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From the Watchtower magazine