You and your family can prepare now for persecution. (Acts 14:22) Do not try to imagine all the bad things that could happen. Instead, strengthen your friendship with Jehovah and help your children to do the same. If at times you feel anxious, pour out your heart to God. (Psalm62:7, 8) As a family, discuss all the reasons why you can trust in him. As in the case of a disaster, your personal preparation and your trust in Jehovah will instill in your children courage and peace.
The peace of God makes us feel secure. (Philippians 4:6, 7) By means of it, Jehovah calms your heart despite the diseases, disasters, and persecution that can affect us today. He uses hardworking elders to shepherd us. And he gives us the privilege of helping on another. The peace that we enjoy now will equip us to face greater trials to come, even the "great tribulation." (Matthew 24:21) At that time, we will need to maintain our peace and to help others do the same. But after that event, we will not face crises that make us anxious. We will at least enjoy what Jehovah has always wanted for us-perfect and lasting peace. - ISAIAH 26:3, 4.
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