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A Prize Possession …???...Your Choice! One day a very wealthy father took his son on a trip to the country for the sole purpose of showing his son how it was to be poor. They spent a few days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. ???????????? After their return from the trip, the father asked his son how he liked the trip. “It was great, Dad,” the son replied. “Did you see how poor people can be?” the father asked. “Oh Yeah,” said the son.A Rich Man Took His Son To See What It Was Like To Be Poor “So what did you learn from the trip?” asked the father. The son answered: “I saw that we have one dog and they had four. We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden and they have a creek that has no end. We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night. Our patio reaches to the front yard and they have the whole horizon. ???????????? We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fields that go beyond our sight. We have servants who serve us, but they serve others. ???????????? We buy our food, but they grow theirs. We have walls around our property to protect us, they have friends to protect them.” The boyÂ’s father was speechless. Then his son added, “It showed me how poor we are.”FarmLife ???????????? Too many times we forget what we have and concentrate on what we donÂ’t have. What is one personÂ’s worthless object is anotherÂ’s prize possession. It is all based on oneÂ’s perspective. ???????????? IÂ’m thankful for what I have, not jealous for what I donÂ’t. The more I understand about where I am, and understand what it is I want and need for my family and my children, the better I am able to make good decisions as a Husband and a Parent. ????????????? When IÂ’m aware of how my decisions affect others, IÂ’m better able to make ones that are not only good for me and my family, but good for my community, my region, my country, and even our planet. Sometimes it takes the perspective of a child to remind us whatÂ’s important. ??? Â

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What did he do during Hurricane Irma? ?????????? My son kept himself busy and learned song 77 during Hurricane Irma's presence here in Oviedo, Florida, USA. Learning and playing Kingdom melodies was so soothing and comforting to him and for us as well while we listened. Video shared by @filiprincess25 ??????? Tap on Video Link MP4 ______ IMG_6459.MP4

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How Can I Live With My Grief? ????? “I FELT a lot of pressure on me to hold in my feelings,” explains Mike in recalling his father’s death. To Mike, suppressing his grief was the manly thing to do. Yet he later realized that he was wrong. So when Mike’s friend lost his grandfather, Mike knew what to do. He says: “A couple of years ago, I would have patted him on the shoulder and said, ‘Be a man.’ Now I touched his arm and said, ‘Feel however you have to feel. It will help you to deal with it. If you want me to go, I’ll go. If you want me to stay, I’ll stay. But don’t be afraid to feel.’” ????? Of course, not everyone expresses grief in the same way. And such factors as whether the loved one died suddenly or death came after a long illness might have a bearing on the emotional reaction of the survivors. But one thing appears certain: Repressing your feelings can be harmful both physically and emotionally. It is far healthier to release your grief. How? The Scriptures contain some practical advice. Releasing Grief—How? ????? How Can I Live With My Grief? “I FELT a lot of pressure on me to hold in my feelings,” explains Mike in recalling his father’s death. To Mike, suppressing his grief was the manly thing to do. Yet he later realized that he was wrong. So when Mike’s friend lost his grandfather, Mike knew what to do. He says: “A couple of years ago, I would have patted him on the shoulder and said, ‘Be a man.’ Now I touched his arm and said, ‘Feel however you have to feel. It will help you to deal with it. If you want me to go, I’ll go. If you want me to stay, I’ll stay. But don’t be afraid to feel.’” ????? MaryAnne also felt pressure to hold in her feelings when her husband died. “I was so worried about being a good example to others,” she recalls, “that I did not permit myself the normal feelings. But I eventually learned that trying to be a pillar of strength for others wasn’t helping me. I began analyzing my situation and saying, ‘Cry if you have to cry. Don’t try to be too strong. Get it out of your system.’” ????? So both Mike and MaryAnne recommend: Let yourself grieve! And they are correct. Why? Because grieving is a necessary emotional release. Releasing your feelings can relieve the pressure you are under. The natural expression of emotions, if coupled with understanding and accurate information, lets you put your feelings in proper perspective. ????? Of course, not everyone expresses grief in the same way. And such factors as whether the loved one died suddenly or death came after a long illness might have a bearing on the emotional reaction of the survivors. But one thing appears certain: Repressing your feelings can be harmful both physically and emotionally. It is far healthier to release your grief. How? The Scriptures contain some practical advice. ????? Releasing Grief—How? Talking can be a helpful release. Following the death of all ten of his children, as well as some other personal tragedies, the ancient patriarch Job said: “My soul certainly feels a loathing toward my life. I will give vent to [Hebrew, “loose”] my concern about myself. I will speak in the bitterness of my soul!” (Job 1:2, 18, 19; 10:1) Job could no longer restrain his concern. He needed to let it loose; he had to “speak.” Similarly, the English dramatist Shakespeare wrote in Macbeth: “Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak whispers the o’er-fraught heart and bids it break.” So talking about your feelings to “a true companion” who will listen patiently and sympathetically can bring a measure of relief. (Proverbs 17:17) ????? Putting experiences and feelings into words often makes it easier to understand them and to deal with them. And if the listener is another bereaved person who has effectively dealt with his or her own loss, you may be able to glean some practical suggestions on how you can cope. When her child died, one mother explained why it helped to talk to another woman who had faced a similar loss: “To know that somebody else had gone through the same thing, had come out whole from it, and that she was still surviving and finding some sort of order in her life again was very strengthening to me.” ????? What if you are not comfortable talking about your feelings? Following the death of Saul and Jonathan, David composed a highly emotional dirge in which he poured out his grief. This mournful composition eventually became part of the written record of the Bible book of Second Samuel. (2 Samuel 1:17-27;2 Chronicles 35:25) Similarly, some find it easier to express themselves in writing. One widow reported that she would write down her feelings and then days later read over what she had written. She found this a helpful release. ????? Whether by talking or writing, communicating your feelings can help you to release your grief. It can also help to clear up misunderstandings. A bereaved mother explains: “My husband and I heard of other couples that got divorced after losing a child, and we didn’t want that to happen to us. So any time we felt angry, wanting to blame each other, we would talk it out. I think we really grew closer together by doing that.” Thus, letting your feelings be known can help you to understand that even though you may be sharing the same loss, others may grieve differently—at their own pace and in their own way. ?????  Something else that can facilitate the release of grief is crying. There is “a time to weep,” says the Bible. (Ecclesiastes 3:1, 4) Surely the death of someone we love brings on such a time. Shedding tears of grief appears to be a necessary part of the healing process. ????? As we have seen, the Bible is filled with examples of men and women of faith—including Jesus Christ—who openly shed tears of grief without any apparent embarrassment.—Genesis 50:3;2 Samuel 1:11, 12; John 11:33, 35. ????? Help From God The Bible assures us: “Jehovah is near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.” (Psalm 34:18) Yes, more than anything else, a relationship with God can help you to cope with the death of someone you love. How? All the practical suggestions offered thus far have been based on or are in harmony with God’s Word, the Bible. Applying them can help you cope. ????? In addition, do not underestimate the value of prayer. The Bible urges us: “Throw your burden upon Jehovah himself, and he himself will sustain you.” (Psalm 55:22) If talking out your feelings with a sympathetic friend can help, how much more will pouring out your heart to “the God of all comfort” help you!—2 Corinthians 1:3. https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1101994003?q=men+who+cried&p=par ????? Acts 20:31 31 “Therefore keep awake, and bear in mind that for three years,+night and day, I never stopped admonishing each one of you with tears. Apostle Paul ????? Mark 14:72 72 Immediately a rooster crowed a second time,+ and Peter recalled what Jesus had said to him: “Before a rooster crows twice, you will disown me three times.”+ And he broke down and began to weep." Apostle Peter ????? John 11:35 35 Jesus gave way to tears." Christ Jesus Our Lord and Savior

@James Thomas Rook Jr. In the past stocks rose during crisis and then it dived to "the Crash!" History coming or another "crash?" Keep on the Watch! News in the making❗️ ????‼️〽️〽️〽️

YOUR HISTORY - NICE TO KNOW! ??????? Here in this photo we get to see what it was like inside Carnegie Hall in Pittsburgh when the funeral service was held for C.T.Russell. Right after the service his body was taken up to United Cemetery for burial. The only thing inside Carnegie Hall today that looks the same are the arches on the walls above the designs that are shaped like windows. Now it is very simple with no balcony, no chandeliers, no organ and the walls are stripped down to the old originals bricks. But even so it is fascinating to see it now in a way which reflects the 120+ years its been around. by watchtower_of_allegheny_tour

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Harmony to Dance ?? too! Dance with "The Joy of Jehovah." Beautiful  Choreography! ???????????? 10 “You are my witnesses,” declares Jehovah, “Yes, my servant whom I have chosen, So that you may know and have faith in me And understand that I am the same One. Before me no God was formed, And after me there has been none." (Isaiah 43:10) Tap on the Video Link ___Enjoy! Thank you Arcoris 3517  Â

Could this be Peace and Security? Never Before Seen! ????? Breaking News: Rising shares of Boeing pulled the Dow Jones Industrial Average up to a record high on Thursday, the 38th record close under President Donald J. Trump. http://fxn.ws/2jrdPue http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2017/09/14/dow-strikes-record-high-as-broader-market-weakens.html

Special 2017 Regional Convention of Jehovah's Witnesses at Cluj Arena, Romania. My family??Elena Achim Thank you! ???

Philippines After 14 years of persecution, a member of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) wanted for rape and kidnapping was arrested on Tuesday in the city of San José Del Monte In 2003, he kidnapped 6 Jehovah's witnesses. One of the sisters was raped by three terrorists, and he recognized his rapist in the trial. 2 of the witnesses were beheaded. The others managed to flee. http://www.manilatimes.net/sayyaf-member-nabbed-bulacan/350693/

https://www.jw.org/en/news/legal/ Legal Developments and Human Rights SOUTH KOREA Groundswell of Recognition of Right to Conscientious Objection in South Korea Even in the absence of the Constitutional Court’s pending decision or new legislation, South Korea is progressing in its view of conscientious objection to military service. https://www.jw.org/en/news/legal/by-region/south-korea/groundswell-recognition-right-to-conscientious-objection/

Egypt. The President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, met with a delegation from the National Council of churches in Cairo on Sunday and, according to a statement by the Egyptian Embassy, " pledged to uphold the principles of citizenship and equality among its citizens Without discrimination by religion." Though he will not recognize Jehovah's witnesses. https://townhall.com/tipsheet/laurettabrown/2017/09/14/egyption-president-meets-with-us-council-of-churches-commits-to-promoting-religious-freedom-n2381468

@Sid James Those that have money ? to give and contribute to others in the Preaching work. Many can only ride bicycles ? but that is good too. Of course this picture will never help anyone. Walking is free.

What Kind of Bridge Would You Walk to Teach Others? Some Face Danger to Save Lives! ? ?? Amazing! The type of bridges our brothers have to cross in order to go preaching in another village. Delta area. ? ???? Preaching in Thar Chi Late. East Myanmar. Beautiful picture courtesy of @jw_myanmar Thank you. God's Word Saves Lives What a Joy to Help Others! ????? Â Â

@James Thomas Rook Jr. Yes, Thank you! Men will only learn Truth from Our Maker Jehovah God. Yet, those who speak Truth are hated for Truth hurts. Christ Jesus Our Lord spoke Truth and He lost His Life only to save ours forever. Even though many  do not like God's Word of Truth we speak out boldly just as Our Lord and Christ taught us. Freedom from the True God Jehovah is True Freedom. Man has no freedom but only bondage to other men or governments. Soon Christ Jesus Our Lord will bring True Freedom Worldwide under God's Government. I think we are all ready for that! Thank you for your support! ?????

Who Do You Believe? – Men Who Built the Titanic or God That Told Noah How To Build The Ark? It Meant Salvation Only to Noah and His Family! Those That God Instructs Saves Their Lives, Men and Scientists Built the "Unsinkable Titanic!" Our Salvation Depends on Our Decisions! ???????? “Impossible!”—What Does It Mean? THE Titanic, launched in 1912, was the largest and most luxurious ocean liner of its time. Because of its advanced scientific design, the vessel was considered “unsinkable.” What happened, of course, is history. On its maiden voyage, it struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic and sank, taking down with it some 1,500 of its passengers. The ship that was said to be impossible to sink vanished in the depths of the ocean in just a few hours. ???????? The word “impossible” can mean a number of things. We may describe something as impossible in the sense that we feel it is beyond our ability to cope with, to accomplish, or to understand. Many of todayÂ’s technological accomplishments were at one time viewed as impossible because at the time, those things were beyond the ability of man to do or even to foresee. Putting a man on the moon, sending a vehicle to Mars and controlling it from Earth, mapping the human genetic code, and seeing a news event as it happens across town or across the globe—these are realities now that may have been described as impossible even just 50 years ago. The matter was well summarized by former U.S. President Ronald Reagan in an address to a group of leading figures in various fields of science: “You, on the cutting edge of technology, have already made yesterdayÂ’s impossibilities the commonplace realities of today.” ???????? In view of the many astounding developments taking place, Professor John Brobeck observed: “A scientist is no longer able to say honestly something is impossible. He can only say it is improbable. But he may be able to say something is impossible to explain in terms of our present knowledge.” If something appears impossible to us, the professor went on to say, “one thing that needs to be added is a source of energy unknown to us in our biological and physiological sciences. In our Scriptures this source of energy is identified as the power of God.” ???????? All Things Are Possible With God Long before this observation was made by Professor Brobeck, Jesus of Nazareth, who has been described as the greatest man who ever lived, said: “The things impossible with men are possible with God.” (Luke 18:27) GodÂ’s holy spirit is the most powerful force in the universe. It cannot be measured in any technological way. Holy spirit can enable us to do things that are impossible in our own strength. ???????? As humans, we often find ourselves in situations that we feel are impossible to deal with. For example, we may lose a loved one in death or our family life may become so stressful that we feel we cannot continue. Perhaps our way of life has taken us to the depths of despair and we feel there is no way out. We feel helpless and desperate. What can we do? ???????? The Bible tells us that a person who has faith in the Almighty and prays for His holy spirit while doing everything possible to please Him can receive help to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Note JesusÂ’ reassuring words: “Truly I say to you that whoever tells this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,Â’ and does not doubt in his heart but has faith that what he says is going to occur, he will have it so.” (Mark 11:23) There is no situation that is impossible to bear or cope with if we allow the power of GodÂ’s Word and his spirit to influence our life. ???????? While all of this is interesting, the Bible gives us a far stronger reason for believing in living forever than anything that logic and science might offer. Our Creator, Jehovah God, the Source of life, promises that “he will actually swallow up death forever.” (Psalm 36:9; Isaiah 25:8) Do you believe this? That promise comes from Jehovah, and it is impossible for him to lie.—Titus 1:2. ??????? https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2012417#h=2:0-2:441 Â

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Forgive One Another Freely ??????? “Continue putting up with one another and forgiving one another freely.”—COL. 3:13. WHY WE NEED TO BE FORGIVING ??????? A willingness to forgive those who offend us—whether they are members of the Christian congregation or not—is essential if we are to maintain peaceful relations with family members, friends, fellow humans, and Jehovah. The Scriptures indicate that a willingness to forgive others regardless of how often they offend us is a Christian requirement. In order to illustrate the reasonableness of this requirement, Jesus used an illustration about a slave who was a debtor. ????????? The slave owed his master the equivalent of a laborerÂ’s wages for 60,000,000 days; yet, his master canceled the debt. Thereafter, the slave went out and found a fellow slave who owed him a sum that amounted to only 100 daysÂ’ wages. The debtor pleaded for patience, but the slave who had been forgiven a huge debt had his fellow slave thrown into prison. That attitude angered their master. “Ought you not . . . to have had mercy on your fellow slave, as I also had mercy on you?” the master asked. “With that his master, provoked to wrath, delivered [the unforgiving slave] to the jailers, until he should pay back all that was owing.”—Matt. 18:21-34. ????????? What point did Jesus make with this illustration? His conclusion was: “In like manner my heavenly Father will also deal with you if you do not forgive each one his brother from your hearts.” (Matt. 18:35) JesusÂ’ point is clear. The sins we have committed during a lifetime of imperfection give evidence that we are hopelessly unable to meet JehovahÂ’s standards. Yet, he is willing to forgive us and to wipe the slate clean, as it were. Hence, anyone who desires JehovahÂ’s friendship is obliged to forgive the shortcomings of his fellow human. Or as Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount: “If you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you; whereas if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”—Matt. 6:14, 15. ??????? If you feel that you have been the victim of an injustice and find it difficult to forgive a wrongdoer who has repented, it would be good to realize that the offender too is a victim. He or she also suffers the effects of inherited imperfection. (Rom. 3:23) Jehovah feels compassion toward all imperfect mankind. Therefore, it is appropriate to pray for the offender. It is unlikely that we would continue being angry with someone for whom we are praying. And that we should avoid harboring resentment toward even those who mistreat us is clear from JesusÂ’ words: “Continue to love your enemies and to pray for those persecuting you.”—Matt. 5:44. ??????? Mental-health experts recognize the benefits of being willing to forgive. It releases pent-up and even debilitating emotions that cause ill health, and it fosters healthier and happier relationships. Contrast that with the costs of an unwillingness to forgive—poor health, broken relationships, stress, and difficult communication. By far the most important blessing of being willing to forgive is a good relationship with our heavenly Father, Jehovah.—Read Colossians 3:12-14. ??????? https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2012846?q=matt+18%3A23-35&p=par#h=26

The Truth Brings, “Not Peace, But a Sword” ?????????? “Do not think I came to bring peace to the earth; I came to bring, not peace, but a sword.”—MATT. 10:34. ?????????? "Quit mixing in company with anyone called a brother that is a fornicator or a greedy person or an idolater or a reviler or a drunkard or an extortioner."—1 Cor. 5:11." ?????????? These critical last days are filled with conflict, and countless people have contentious attitudes. (2 Tim. 3:1-4) As Christians, we must wage a spiritual war against Satan and the false teachings that he promotes. (2 Cor. 10:4, 5) But the greatest threat to our peace may come from unbelieving relatives. Some might ridicule our beliefs, accuse us of dividing the family, or threaten to disown us unless we give up our faith. ?????????? Even when our relatives oppose our efforts to worship Jehovah, we continue to love them, but we must remember that our love for God and Christ comes first. (Matt. 10:37) We must also realize that Satan will try to use our affection for our family to break our integrity. Let us consider some situations involving family opposition and see how we can successfully face the challenges that these bring. ?????????? https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2017603?q=1+cor+5%3A11&p=par

Are You “Zealous for Fine Works”? ???????????? "We recommend ourselves as GodÂ’s ministers . . . by sleepless nights, by times without food."—2 Cor. 6:4, 5. - Thank you Jehovah for our faithful brothers! ? ???????????? Your ministry may result in “sleepless nights” and “times without food.” (2 Cor. 6:5) These expressions paint a vivid picture of self-sacrifice and may well remind us of pioneers who give their ministry first place in life while supporting themselves financially. Consider, too, our devoted missionaries ‘who pour themselves out like a drink offeringÂ’ to serve people in foreign lands. (Phil. 2:17) ???????????? What about our hardworking elders who miss meals or lose sleep to care for JehovahÂ’s sheep? We also have our older ones and those in poor health who do their best to attend Christian meetings and participate in the field service. Our hearts swell with appreciation when we think of all these self-sacrificing servants of God. Such efforts affect how others view our ministry. ???????????? Paul pointed out that he had suffered tribulations, difficulties, beatings, and imprisonment. (Read 2 Corinthians 6:4, 5.) When we experience tests of faith, our endurance can help observers to accept the truth. ???????????? If we are zealous for fine works, we will be richly rewarded with joy and satisfaction now. Moreover, we can look forward to the day when all mankind will display zeal for true worship in honor of our Creator, Jehovah. ???????????? https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2013363?q=2+cor+6%3A4%2C5&p=par

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