HOW DOES JEHOVAH'S LOVE MAKE YOU FEEL? - Conclusion

 Jehovah lovingly cares for us, especially when bad things happen in our life.  Claire who has served at Bethel for over 20 years, felt helpless when her family faced one devastating blow after another. Her father suffered a debilitating stroke one of her sisters was disfellowshipped, and her family lost their small business and their home. How did Jehovah show his loving care to them? Claire says: "Jehovah saw to it that my family always had whatever they needed for each day. Time and again, what Jehovah provided was beyond anything I could ever imagine! I often think about the moments when I experienced Jehovah's tender love, and I treasure them. These memories have helped me to keep going during trials." 

"He refreshes me." At times, David felt distressed because of all the problems and trials he was facing. (Psalm 18:4-6) Yet, Jehovah's tender love and care refreshed him. Jehovah led his exhausted friend to "grassy pastures" and "well-watered resting places." As a result, David recovered his strength and was able to keep going. - PSALM 18:28-32. 

Similarly, today, it is because of Jehovah's loyal love that we have not come to our finish" When faced with life's trials and struggles. (Lamentations 3:22; Colossians 1:11) Consider the example of Rachel. She was devastated when her husband left both her and Jehovah during the COVID-19 pandemic. What Jehovah do for her? She says: "Jehovah made sure that I felt loved. He surrounded me with friends who spent time with me, brought me meals, sent thoughtful messages and scriptures, smiled at me, and kept reminding me that Jehovah was caring for me. I constantly thank Jehovah for giving me a big loving family." 

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