Let us examine the scriptures every day 2025
Sunday May 11, 2025
Let us not stop doing what is right, because in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary (Gal. 6:9).
Have you set any spiritual goals that you found difficult to achieve? If so, you are not the only one who has had that struggle. For example, Philip wanted to pray more often and say deeper prayers, but he had difficulty finding time to talk to Jehovah. Erika made it a point to arrive on time to the meetings to preach. But I was still late for almost all of them.
If you are trying to achieve a goal but are not achieving it, do not be discouraged. It takes time and effort to achieve even the smallest goals. The fact that he has not given up shows that he values his friendship with Jehovah very much and wants to give him the best. Jehovah sees this, and does not ask him for the impossible (Ps. 103:14; Micah. 6:8). So you have to make sure that your goal is realistic, that it is something you can actually achieve. w23.05 26 paras. 1, 2.
Why should we not be discouraged if we have a spiritual goal that we have not yet achieved?
If you are trying to achieve a goal but are not achieving it, do not be discouraged. It takes time and effort to achieve even the smallest goals. The fact that he has not given up shows that he values his friendship with Jehovah very much and wants to give him the best. Jehovah sees this, and does not ask him for the impossible (Ps. 103:14; Micah. 6:8). So you have to make sure that your goal is realistic, that it is something you can actually achieve. If you are sure that your goal is reasonable, what can you do to achieve it? Let's look at some suggestions.
Why is it important to be motivated?
To achieve spiritual goals, it is very important that we are motivated. Because? Because, if we are determined to achieve what we have set out to do, we will do our best. Motivation is like the wind that pushes a sailboat. If the wind continues to blow, the sailboat will likely reach its destination. And, if it blows hard, it may even arrive sooner than expected.
Similarly, the more motivated we are, the more likely we are to achieve our goals. A brother from El Salvador named David says: "When you feel motivated, you try harder. You do everything possible so that nothing stops you from achieving your goal." So what will help you be more motivated?
What can we ask of Jehovah? (Philippians 2:13; see also image).
Ask Jehovah to help you be more motivated. Through his spirit, Jehovah can give you the motivation you need to reach your goal. (Read Philippians 2:13.) Sometimes we set a goal because we know it is our duty, and there is nothing wrong with that. But maybe deep down we don't have the desire to do it.
That's what happened to Norina, a sister from Uganda. She had intended to lead a Bible course, but she was not so motivated because she felt that she was not a good teacher. What helped you? She says: "I began to ask Jehovah every day to help me be more willing to teach the Bible to someone. And I also did my part by striving to be a better teacher. After a few months, I noticed that I was more motivated. That same year, I started two Bible classes."
What can we meditate on to be more motivated?
Meditate on what Jehovah has done for you (Ps. 143:5). The apostle Paul reflected on the undeserved kindness that Jehovah had shown him, and this motivated him to serve him with all his soul. (1 Cor. 15:9, 10; 1 Tim. 1:12-14.) Similarly, the more you reflect on what Jehovah has done for you, the more motivated you will be to reach your goal (Ps. 116:12). Look at what helped a sister in Honduras become a regular pioneer. She says: "I began to think about how much Jehovah loves me. He brought me to his people, cares for me, and protects me. As I meditated on those things, I came to love Jehovah more, and my desire to pioneer grew stronger."
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