Worship Jehovah as a Family

"Worship the one who made heaven and the earth." -Revelation 14:7.


As you have learned previously, the Bible contains many principle that will help you and your family. Jehovah wants you to be happy. He promises that if you put his worship first, "all these other things will be added to you."  (Matthew 6:33) He really wants you to be his friend. Make use of every opportunity to cultivate your friendship with God. This is the greatest privilege a person can have. -Matthew 22:37, 38. 

1 STRENGTHEN YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH JEHOVAH

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS: 

"I will become a father to you, and you will become sons  and daughters to me,' says Jehovah."  (1 Corinthians 6:18)  God wants you to become his close friend. Prayer is one way to do this.  Jehovah wants you to "pray constantly."  (1 Thessalonians 5:17) He is eager to hear your concerns.  (Philippians  4:6) When you pray with your family, they will see how real God is to you.

In addition to talking to God, you need to listen to him. You can do this by studying his Word and Bible-based publications.  (Psalm 1, 1, 2) Meditate on what you learn.   (Psalm 77:11, 12)  Listening to God also requires that you regularly attend Christian meetings. -Psalm 122:1-4. 

Speaking to others about Jehovah is another important way to strengthen you relationship with him.  The more you do this, the closer you will feel to him. -Matthew 28:19, 20.  

WHAT YOU CAN DO: 

Set aside time every day to read the Bible and pray

As a family, give spiritual activities priority over entertainment and relaxation

Next time: Worship Jehovah as a  Family- 2 ENJOY YOUR FAMILY WORSHIP

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