Baptism - How to Get Ready - KEEP GROWING IN YOUR LOVE FOR JEHOVAH

 As you continue to progress toward baptism, you will face challenges.  Some people may ridicule you for  your new faith. they may even oppose you or persecute you.  (2 Timothy 3:12) As you work to overcome a bad habit, you may suffer an occasional relapse.  Or you may just feel impatient and frustrated because your goal seems far away.  What will help you to endure?  A vital quality -your love for Jehovah.

Your love for Jehovah is a beautiful quality, the very best you have. (Proverbs3:3-6.) Strong love for God can help you to face life's challenges successfully.  The Bible often refers to Jehovah's loyal love for his servants.  This is a strong attachment that never quits, never lets go.  (Psalm 100:5)  You are made in God's image.  (Genesis 1:26) How can you  reflect that kind of love?

Start with gratitude.  (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Each day, ask yourself,  'How has Jehovah shown love to me?' Then make sure to thank Jehovah in  your prayers, mentioning specific things that he has done for you.  See his acts of love as personal, directed to you as an individual, just as the apostle Paul came to realized this about Jehovah.  (Read Galatians 2:20.) Ask yourself, 'Do I want to show him my love  in return? Love Jehovah will help you to keep resisting temptations and to face challenges with success.  It will move you hold on to your spiritual routine, consistently showing your love for your Father day by day.

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