How to Have More Joy in the Ministry

 "Serve Jehovah with rejoicing." - PSALM 100:2.

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This article considers steps we can take to increase our joy in the ministry,

AS JEHOVAH'S people, we preach to others because we love our heavenly Father and we want to help our neighbors come to know him. Many publishers really enjoy the preaching work. But others struggle to find pleasure in it. Why? Some may be very shy and lack confidence. Some feel uncomfortable going to people's homes uninvited. Some may fear being rejected. Some have been taught to avoid conflict with others. Despite loving Jehovah very much, these brothers and sisters find it hard to approach strangers with the good news. Yet, they realize how important this work is, and they regularly have a share in it. How pleased Jehovah must be!

Do you sometimes struggle to find joy in the ministry because of such feelings? If so, do not be discouraged. Your lack of confidence may indicate that you humbly want to avoid drawing attention to yourself and do not want to be in the middle of controversy. And no one wants to be rejected especially when he is trying to do good for others. Your heavenly Father is well-aware of the challenges you face and want to give you the help you need. (Isaiah 41:13) In this article, we will consider five suggestions on how to deal with such feelings and how to cultivate joy in the ministry.

Next time: LET GOD'S WORD STRENGTHEN YOU

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