JEHOVAH WILL SUPPORT YOU

The challenge. After a traumatic event, there may be days when we feel physically and emotionally weak. We might feel like an injured athlete who used to run fast but now walks with a limp. We may struggle with tasks that we could previously do with ease, or we may have little motivation to engage in activities we once enjoyed. Like Elijah, we could feel that it is too hard to get up. We want to sleep. (1 Kings 19:5-7) What does Jehovah promise to do when we feel weak?

What Jehovah does. He promises to support us. (Read Psalm 94:18.) Just as an injured athlete needs support to move about, we may need help to keep active in Jehovah's service. In those moments, Jehovah assures us: "I, Jehovah your God, am grasping your right hand, the One saying to you, 'Do not be afraid. I will help you." (Isaiah 41:13) King David experienced this help. When faced with trial and enemies, he said to Jehovah: "Your right hand supports me." (Psalm 18:35) But how does Jehovah provide support? 

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