DAILY TEXT, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, In my distress I called to the Lord; I cried out to my God for help. He heard my voice from his temple (Ps. 18:6).

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Wednesday, June 11, 2025

In my distress I called to the Lord; I cried out to my God for help. He heard my voice from his temple (Ps. 18:6).

David was going through so many difficulties that at times he felt distressed. (Ps. 18:4, 5) But seeing Jehovah’s love and tenderness helped him regain his strength. He felt that his friend Jehovah led him to “grassy meadows” and “resting places where water is abundant.” Thus he was able to regain his strength and continue serving him with joy. (Ps. 18:28-32; 23:2) When we face difficulties, we too can say, “It is because of Jehovah’s loyal love that our end has not come.” (Lam. 3:22; Col. 1:11) David had terrible enemies, and his life was often in danger. Yet Jehovah’s love made him feel safe and protected. He felt as if Jehovah were always by his side. That is why he could sing, “He delivered me from all my fears.” (Ps. 34:4) The dangers that threatened David were real, but Jehovah’s love was stronger than his worst fears. w24.01 29, 30 pars. 15-17.

How have you felt that Jehovah has renewed your strength?

When we face difficulties, we too can say, “It is because of Jehovah’s loyal love that our end has not come.” (Lam. 3:22; Col. 1:11) Consider what happened to Rachel. She was devastated when her husband decided to abandon her and Jehovah during the COVID-19 pandemic. What did Jehovah do to help her? She explains: “He made sure I felt loved. He gave me lots of friends who spent time with me, brought me food, sent me nice messages and encouraging texts, gave me a smile, and reminded me that Jehovah was watching over me. I thank Jehovah again and again for this large, loving family.”

Why could David say, “I will fear no evil”?

“I will fear no evil, for you are with me.” David faced terrible enemies, and his life was often in danger. However, Jehovah’s love made him feel safe and protected. He felt as if Jehovah was always by his side. That’s why he could sing, “He has delivered me from all my fears” (Ps. 34:4). The dangers that threatened David were real, but Jehovah’s love was stronger than his worst fears.

When we face frightening situations, how does knowing that Jehovah loves us help us?

When we face frightening situations, how does it help us to know that Jehovah loves us? A pioneer named Susi explains how she and her husband felt when their son decided to take his own life: “When something so horrible happens to you, it affects you deeply and makes you feel helpless and powerless. But Jehovah’s love has made us feel cared for and protected.” Rachel, mentioned in paragraph 16, says: “One night when I was especially sad and scared, and felt as if I could bear it no longer, I prayed to Jehovah, crying and moaning in pain. Immediately, I felt as if Jehovah had taken me into his arms to calm me, just as a mother does with her baby. And then I was able to fall asleep. I will never forget that moment.” An elderly man named Tasos spent four years in prison for refusing to join the army. He explains that Jehovah cared for him lovingly: “He gave me more than I needed, and that strengthened my trust in him. He also gave me his spirit to feel content despite being in such a depressing environment. This confirmed to me that the more I trusted him, the more I would feel his love. So while I was in prison, I decided to become a regular pioneer.”

What will our prayers be like if we know that Jehovah loves us? Which scriptures about Jehovah's love resonate most with you? (See the box "Verses That Help Us Feel Jehovah's Love.")

The experiences we've discussed demonstrate that Jehovah is “the God of love.” (2 Cor. 13:11) He cares for each of us. We are convinced that we are “surrounded by his loyal love.” (Ps. 32:10) The more we meditate on how he has shown us his love, the more real it will be to us and the closer we will feel to him. So we can pray to him and open our hearts to him, telling him how much we need his love. We can tell him everything that worries us and be assured that he understands and wants to help us. (Ps. 145:18, 19)

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