2022 calendar of jehovah’s witnesses

“those seeking jehovah will lack nothing good.”

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psalm 34:10

When the pandemic began, we had no idea it would still be of concern one and a half years later. It has impacted the economy of many lands. As a result, people, including many of our brothers and sisters, do not have much materially. Some only have meager provisions, including a scarcity of food.

It reminds us of faithful David of old. He was not being hounded by a deadly virus. But he was running and trying to hide from jealous King Saul, who was intent on killing David and those with him. Provisions were low, there was very little to eat, and David lost his home for a time, hiding out in caves in the wilderness. While things were very bleak materially, it was at this time that David composed the beautiful song recorded in Psalm 34.

Was he distracted from his worship of Jehovah? Was he gloomy and dejected during that difficult time? Well, let’s read a few verses from Psalm 34 and see how David was (regarding his attitude) —Psalm 34:1. “I will praise Jehovah at all times; his praise will be on my lips constantly.” And then in verse 3, he encouraged others to join him in praising Jehovah. In verse 3, David said: “Magnify Jehovah along with me; let us exalt his name together.”

What a beautiful attitude despite the hardships he was facing at the time! So many of you dear brothers and sisters are struggling economically during this time of pandemic and uncertainty. But the Governing Body wanted me to share with you especially verse 10 of Psalm 34 —verse 10. “Even strong young lions “have been reduced to hunger, “but those seeking Jehovah will lack nothing good.”

The last part of that verse is the yeartext for 2022. “Those seeking Jehovah will lack nothing good”—Psalm 34:10.

Now, obviously, as we’ve been discussing, David was not referring to an abundance of physical sustenance. We remember the 23rd Psalm, where David said something similar. There he said: “Jehovah is my Shepherd. I will lack nothing.” The rest of that Psalm refers to spiritual blessings enjoyed, even though he admitted he walked “in the valley of deep shadow.” Throughout that Psalm, he extols the spiritual blessings he enjoyed. He concluded by saying at Psalm 23:6: “And I will dwell in the house of Jehovah for all my days.” And that is the prayer of all of Jehovah’s faithful servants in these critical times. Dear friends, the coronavirus is not the worst trial to strike out at all mankind, and it won’t be the last. We can expect things to deteriorate even further as these last days march on to their end. Economic hardship and other trials will come and go. But like the psalmist, we can agree that the 2022 yeartext will prove true! Spiritually speaking, as Psalm 34:10 states: “Those seeking Jehovah will lack nothing good.” Dear brothers and sisters, we truly and deeply love you all very much!

2021 Governing Body Update #8

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January 2022

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(Acts 3:21)..............The times of restoration of all things of which God spoke through the mouth of his holy prophets of old. 21, 367, 603

February 2022

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(Hebrews 13:5) Let your way of life be free of the love of money, while you are content with the present things. For he has said: “I will never leave you, and I will never abandon you.”

March 2022

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(Revelation 17:14) These will battle with the Lamb, but because he is Lord of lords and King of kings, the Lamb will conquer them. Also, those with him who are called and chosen and faithful will do so.”

April 2022

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Memorial ofJesus’ Death

April 15, 2022

“Keep doing this in remembrance of me.”—Luke 22:19.

May 2022

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(Isaiah 54:17) No weapon formed against you will have any success, And you will condemn any tongue that rises up against you in the judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of Jehovah, And their righteousness is from me,” declares Jehovah.

June 2022

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(Matthew 24:29-31) “Immediately after the tribulation of those days, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then the sign of the Son of man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will beat themselves in grief, and they will see the Son of man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. And he will send out his angels with a great trumpet sound, and they will gather his chosen ones together from the four winds, from one extremity of the heavens to their other extremity.

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(Isaiah 26:20) Go, my people, enter your inner rooms, And shut your doors behind you. Hide yourself for a brief moment Until the wrath has passed by.

August 2022

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(Mark 13:33-37) Keep looking, keep awake, for you do not know when the appointed time is. ........ Keep on the watch, therefore, for you do not know when the master of the house is coming, whether late in the day or at midnight or before dawn or early in the morning, in order that when he comes suddenly, he does not find you sleeping. But what I say to you, I say to all: Keep on the watch.”

September 2022

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(Isaiah 48:17) This is what Jehovah says, your Repurchaser, the Holy One of Israel: “I, Jehovah, am your God, The One teaching you to benefit yourself, The One guiding you in the way you should walk.

October 2022

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(2 Corinthians 1:3, 4) Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God.

November 2022

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(Matthew 24:45) “Who really is the faithful and discreet slave whom his master appointed over his domestics, to give them their food at the proper time?

December 2022

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*** jv chap. 20 p. 339 Building Together on a Global Scale *** Building work is being done by Jehovah’s Witnesses because of needs that exist now in connection with preaching the good news. With the help of Jehovah’s spirit, they want to give the greatest witness possible during the time that remains before Armageddon. They are convinced that God’s new world is very close at hand, and they have faith that they will survive as an organized people into that new world, under the rule of God’s Messianic Kingdom. It is also their hope that perhaps many of the fine facilities that they have built and dedicated to Jehovah will continue to be used after Armageddon as centers from which knowledge of the only true God can be diffused until it truly fills the earth.—Isa. 11:9.

Safeguard Your Mind

1.I really want to do what’s right,But there’s a war inside my mind—Doubting if I measure up,Wond’ring if I do enough.I lie awake and pray to you,Because you told me that’s what I should do.When anxious thoughts surround me,Jehovah, Father, you tell me

(CHORUS)To safeguard my heart and safeguard my mind,Stay focused on good things in life.I won’t give in to what gets me down.I’ll safeguard my mind, and peace will be found.

2.I really long to do your will,But I get tired from how I feel,Thinking life is just too toughAnd I don’t deserve your love.But I get up and out the doorAnd share my hope for the future in store.I won’t let sadness drown me.Jehovah, Father, you ground me.

(CHORUS)I’ll safeguard my heart and safeguard my mind,Stay focused on good things in life.I won’t give in to what gets me down.I’ll safeguard my mind, and peace will be found.Peace will be found.

(BRIDGE)I won’t give up pushing awayHarmful thoughts that come through the day—No need to stress and no need to doubt.Jehovah, I’m glad you gave me a way out.You gave me a way out.

(CHORUS)I’ll safeguard my heart and safeguard my mind,Stay focused on good things in life.I won’t give in to what gets me down.I’ll safeguard my mind, and peace will be found.

“Always Rejoice”

1.Look at the sky; take it in.Feel the sun on your skin.So much our God provides—blessing our lives, helping us grow.But even more than this, his love is a gift; we’ll never let go.

(CHORUS)Sing to Jehovah with all your heart.Serve him through all your days—No greater joy could there be than this,No matter what we face.Always rejoice! Always rejoice!Always rejoice! Always rejoice!

2.Family and brotherhood—Unity feels so good—Beautiful gifts from God, building a bond no one can break.Freedom may be denied, but joy deep inside no one can take.

(CHORUS)Sing to Jehovah with all your heart.Serve him through all your days—No greater joy could there be than this,No matter what we face.Always rejoice! Always rejoice!Always rejoice! Always rejoice!

(BRIDGE)Earth will be a paradise for all eternity.Jesus’ loving sacrifice truly sets us free.

(CHORUS)Sing to Jehovah with all your heart.Serve him through all your days—No greater joy could there be than this,No matter what we face.Always rejoice! Always rejoice!Always rejoice! Always rejoice!Always rejoice! Always rejoice!Always rejoice! Always rejoice!Always rejoice! Always rejoice!Always rejoice! Always rejoice!

With Eyes of Faith

1.Why should I fear the lion?Why should I fear any foe?With Jehovah by my side,I will not run and hide.My God is with me; this I know.

(CHORUS)With eyes of faith, I see beyond the darkness.With eyes of faith, there’s nothing more to fear.With Jehovah, I am strong,Determined to go on,Knowing that my God is always near—With eyes of faith.

2.Those faithful ones before usLived their lives in loyalty.By their faith they endured.Their future is assured.They’ll stand again for all to see.

(CHORUS)With eyes of faith, I see beyond the darkness.With eyes of faith, there’s nothing more to fear.With Jehovah, I am strong,Determined to go on,Knowing that my God is always near—With eyes of faith.(BRIDGE)With eyes of faith, I can move a mountain.With eyes of faith, my hope is sure.Where would I beWithout the faith that helps me seeBeyond the trials I endure?3.I see the wondrous futureGod has in store for me.I need to be strong.I know it won’t be longTill Jehovah claims his victory.(CHORUS)With eyes of faith, I see beyond the darkness.With eyes of faith, there’s nothing more to fear.With Jehovah, I am strong,Determined to go on,Knowing that my God is always near—With eyes of faith,

Always RemembeR…………………………. P.A.S.S

In order to PASS through the last of the last days…………..

In order to PASS through The Great Tribulation……..

In order to PASS through Armageddon ……………

In order to PASS into The New World- Paradise…….

PRAYER- Pray to Jehovah each day (Philippians 4:6, 7; James 4:8;

Romans 12:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:17)

ASSOCIATION - Associate with Jehovah’s People (Heb. 10:23-26;

Prov. 15:31; Phil. 3:17; 1 Cor. 11:1)

STUDY- Read Jehovah’s word the Bible Daily. (Hebrews 4:12;

James 1:23-25; 2 Timothy 3:16, 17; Joshua 1:8; Psalm 1:1-3)

SERVICE- Fully Accomplish Your Ministry

(Matt. 28:19; 1 Pet. 2:21; 1 Tim. 1:11; Gal. 4:13; 2 Cor. 4:1; 1 John 5:3

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