Find Your Joy in the Privileges You Have -- Conclusion of GOALS THAT ADD TO OUR JOY

 All of us have the assignment to preach and make disciples.  (Matthew 28:19, 20; Romans 10:14)   Would you like to sharpen your skills in this all-important work? Set specific goals as you study and apply what you learn in the Teaching brochure. You can obtain additional practical suggestions from the Our Christian Life and Ministry-Meeting Workbook and sample conversation   videos shown at the midweek meetings.  Try a variety of ideas to find out what works best.  By following these suggestions, you will surely experience that incomparable joy of becoming a skilled Christian minister. - 2 TIMOTHY 4:5.

When considering goals for yourself, do not neglect one of the most important -cultivating Christian qualities.  (Galatians 5:22, 23; Colossians 3:12; 2 Peter 1:5-8) How could you proceed?  Suppose, for example, that you want to develop stronger faith. You might read articles in our publications that give practical suggestions for strengthening  your faith.  You would certainly benefit from watching segments of JW Broadcasting that illustrate how brothers and sisters have shown exemplary while dealing with various trials. Then consider ways in which you can imitate their faith in your own life. 

No doubt all of us wish we could do more for Jehovah than we can do at present.  In God's new world, we will be able to serve him to the full .  Meanwhile, by taking advantage  of whatever opportunities are available to us, we can add to our joy and reduce any feelings of disappointment.  Even more important, we will bring honor  and praise to Jehovah, our "happy God."  (1 Timothy 1:11) So let us find joy in the privileges we have!

Next  time: "Taste" Jehovah's Goodness - How? 

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