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00:00:01 This is our seventh video update 00:00:04 since the start of the pandemic. 00:00:07 This one is about a very special topic 00:00:11 —you precious young ones. 00:00:14 How are you doing? 00:00:16 We want to commend you for being active in the ministry, 00:00:21 not only that but attending meetings and reading the Bible. 00:00:25 Many of you have even got baptized during the pandemic! 00:00:29 We are so proud of you. 00:00:32 But we’re also concerned about you. 00:00:35 We’ve heard that many of you are struggling 00:00:38 with only seeing your friends on a screen 00:00:43 and not in person. 00:00:46 Some of you are dealing with a lack of structure in your life. 00:00:50 And for many of you, even school is different now. 00:00:55 We know this must be a hard time for you. 00:00:59 You’re not alone. 00:01:01 Many young ones are facing the same challenges. 00:01:06 As you watch this video, 00:01:08 see if you can relate to how these young ones feel. 00:01:15 Sometimes I struggle 00:01:16 with a negative attitude, 00:01:17 thinking that the coronavirus will never end. 00:01:20 My normal routine has completely changed. 00:01:23 It’s a very unusual situation. 00:01:25 At first, I was kind of just sitting 00:01:27 around all day, being lazy, 00:01:29 wishing I could hang out 00:01:30 with my friends like I used to. 00:01:32 I would stay up late and sleep in, 00:01:36 and I was losing track of time. 00:01:39 Not being able to associate 00:01:41 with my friends has been a real challenge. 00:01:44 Now that I’m spending 00:01:45 more time with my family, 00:01:47 I’m much more likely 00:01:49 to get irritated quickly. 00:01:50 Kids my age are always anxious 00:01:53 when their parents go to work. 00:01:54 They keep thinking, 00:01:55 ‘Are they going to get infected?’ 00:01:57 One of my biggest concerns 00:01:59 was that I would infect my family 00:02:01 —especially my grandparents. 00:02:03 When homeschooling started, 00:02:05 I found it very difficult 00:02:06 to study all on my own. 00:02:09 I felt overwhelmed and ended up 00:02:12 not being able to do anything. 00:02:16 I struggled with telephone witnessing 00:02:19 because I was afraid of the reaction 00:02:20 I would get from people. 00:02:22 Phone witnessing is a lot scarier than letter writing for me. 00:02:26 My time in the ministry 00:02:28 has actually gone down. 00:02:29 This made me feel really sad. 00:02:31 When we were told 00:02:33 that we could no longer attend 00:02:34 meetings as usual, 00:02:35 it was like someone said, 00:02:37 “You may not see your family!” 00:02:40 I’ve really missed being able to hug my brothers and sisters 00:02:43 and friends from the congregation. 00:02:47 Did some of those comments hit home 00:02:50 with you and your family? 00:02:53 Why don’t you pause this video 00:02:56 and think about it or talk about it with your family? 00:03:01 For example, which of those challenges 00:03:05 did you identify with the most? 00:03:13 We hope you had a good chat about the challenges you’re dealing with. 00:03:18 We feel for you. 00:03:20 Jehovah does too. 00:03:21 He knows this is tough 00:03:24 and has promised to help us through difficult times. 00:03:28 Let’s read what he promised at Isaiah 41:10 00:03:34 —Isaiah 41:10: 00:03:37 “Do not be afraid, for I am with you. 00:03:40 “Do not be anxious, for I am your God. 00:03:45 “I will fortify you, yes, I will help you, 00:03:50 “I will really hold on to you 00:03:53 with my right hand of righteousness.” 00:03:58 Did you catch that? 00:04:00 Jehovah has got you by the hand, 00:04:03 and he is not going to let go during this pandemic. 00:04:08 He can give you the strength you need 00:04:11 to control your thinking 00:04:13 and to make the best of your circumstances. 00:04:18 In this next video, 00:04:21 listen to what is helping other young people 00:04:24 to deal with these challenges. 00:04:29 For those having a tough time, 00:04:30 I would encourage them 00:04:32 to not look back at what they can’t do 00:04:34 but to look at the new opportunities 00:04:35 they have now. 00:04:37 Making a plan helped me to be organized in my daily life. 00:04:41 I made a to-do list, for example, which was extremely helpful. 00:04:47 I decided I would study, 00:04:50 not because my parents told me to 00:04:52 but to be able to serve Jehovah. 00:04:54 That boosted my morale. 00:04:58 If I am frustrated or bored, 00:05:01 doing something creative helps. 00:05:03 Having creative outlets helped me to realize 00:05:06 that I don’t need to be with my friends all the time. 00:05:09 So I started painting, sewing, 00:05:12 learning a new language and a new instrument, 00:05:14 and cooking and baking a lot more. 00:05:16 Arguments with my brother —they happen. 00:05:19 But when we deliver food or do good for others, 00:05:23 we both feel good about it and we bond more. 00:05:26 Talk to your parents, 00:05:28 because the more you keep something inside, 00:05:30 the worse you’re going to feel. 00:05:32 Do not be afraid to talk about your feelings 00:05:34 with someone else. 00:05:36 It’s not a weakness but a sign of strength. 00:05:41 Whatever feelings you have 00:05:43 —even if sometimes 00:05:44 you don’t understand them yourself— 00:05:46 pour them out to Jehovah. 00:05:48 He will always help at the right time. 00:05:52 I talked to my parents. 00:05:53 They gave me some practical suggestions 00:05:55 on how I could spend more time in the ministry, 00:05:58 such as letter writing and sitting in on other people’s studies. 00:06:03 I was able to talk to a friend at school about Jehovah. 00:06:07 She joined one of our Zoom meetings 00:06:09 and even gave a comment during the Watchtower Study, 00:06:12 which I was really happy about. 00:06:16 During this pandemic, 00:06:18 a lot of things have changed on this earth, 00:06:20 but we don’t have to be afraid. 00:06:23 You are not alone in this. 00:06:25 We are together in this. 00:06:27 Jehovah is by our side. 00:06:28 With Jehovah, we can succeed, 00:06:30 and we will be able to enjoy that beautiful life in Paradise. 00:06:36 Did you hear anything that those young ones said 00:06:39 that might help you? 00:06:41 Which solutions do you think could work for you? 00:06:46 Go ahead and pause this video 00:06:49 and think about it or talk about it with your family. 00:06:54 We’ll give you a moment now. 00:07:01 Did you come up with any good ideas? 00:07:05 I’m sure you did! 00:07:07 One of the keys to coping with this pandemic 00:07:11 is doing what it says at Philippians 1:10. 00:07:16 There we read: 00:07:17 “Make sure of the more important things.” 00:07:22 What are some of those “more important things”? 00:07:27 The basics 00:07:29 —the Bible reading, 00:07:31 prayer, 00:07:33 field service and, of course, family worship. 00:07:37 How about personal study? 00:07:40 That’s important too! 00:07:43 The Young People Ask books are a great place to find topics 00:07:47 that may be affecting you right now. 00:07:52 Some young ones have started reading life stories. 00:07:57 One young sister reads a different one every day. 00:08:00 It’s like traveling the globe 00:08:03 and hearing firsthand how others have dealt with challenges. 00:08:08 You can find 00:08:09 those articles 00:08:11 on Watchtower ONLINE LIBRARY ™. 00:08:14 Just type in “life stories.” 00:08:18 Here’s something else to think about: 00:08:21 What practical steps can we take 00:08:24 when feeling alone, or lonely? 00:08:28 Remember what Proverbs 18:1 says. 00:08:32 Let’s read it: 00:08:34 “Whoever isolates himself 00:08:38 “[that is, keeps to himself] . . . 00:08:41 rejects all practical wisdom.” 00:08:46 If you’re feeling alone, it is “practical wisdom” 00:08:49 to reach out to others. 00:08:52 You may find that some good conversation or laughter 00:08:56 with your friends from the congregation 00:08:59 —even over the phone— 00:09:02 is just what the doctor ordered. 00:09:05 Another way we can show “practical wisdom” is 00:09:09 by learning from the good examples of other young ones. 00:09:14 You know, some young people are in prison for their faith; 00:09:19 others are awaiting trial. 00:09:22 What helps them to cope? 00:09:24 You’ll find out in this interview 00:09:27 with Sister Darya Dulova from Russia. 00:09:32 When she was just 18, her home was raided 00:09:36 and the government started a criminal investigation 00:09:40 against her and her mom. 00:09:47 They raided our home on August 1, 2018. 00:09:51 My feelings at the time were probably both fear and shock. 00:09:57 They told my mom that I needed to be rescued from the mire; 00:10:02 otherwise, I would have no future, no job, no family—nothing. 00:10:07 They opened a criminal case against me, and I was found guilty. 00:10:12 Mom was given a two-year conditional sentence, 00:10:15 and I received one year. 00:10:17 After a short time, they started another criminal case against me, 00:10:21 and now these court proceedings are ongoing. 00:10:26 I was afraid that they would send my mom and me to prison. 00:10:30 So to somehow allay the fear, 00:10:33 I tried to spend more time in personal study. 00:10:36 That way, even if they did imprison me, 00:10:39 I would have more to meditate on. 00:10:41 Second Chronicles 20:17 encouraged me. 00:10:46 It says: “Take your position, 00:10:49 stand still, and see the salvation of Jehovah in your behalf.” 00:10:52 That means not just entrusting Jehovah with your problems, 00:10:57 but it also means, you know, waiting for him to act. 00:11:00 At the convention that took place shortly before we were raided, 00:11:04 there was an interesting point made 00:11:06 about how humans are actually 80 percent water. 00:11:10 So when they took me into the interrogation room, 00:11:13 I sat down and looked at the interrogator. 00:11:16 And in my mind, I drew a dotted line 00:11:19 and filled him up with 80 percent water. 00:11:22 And when he started saying things like, 00:11:24 “Dasha, you’ve got no future,” 00:11:26 all I saw was him filling up with water. 00:11:30 In short, his threats didn’t bother me. 00:11:34 Because I felt Jehovah’s support during those trials, 00:11:37 I’m no longer afraid to face new ones. 00:11:40 I am sure that Jehovah will support me. 00:11:42 His care may not come in a way that I expect, 00:11:45 but I know that it will always be in a way that glorifies him. 00:11:48 And that’s a guarantee that everything will be OK for me. 00:11:58 Isn’t it encouraging to see 00:12:00 how Darya has kept her integrity and defended her faith? 00:12:05 Well, I’ve enjoyed talking to you young ones, 00:12:09 but I’d like to talk to the rest of the family for a moment, 00:12:13 since this pandemic has brought challenges to them too. 00:12:18 Parents, many of you have been busier than ever, 00:12:22 supporting your children with their remote schooling 00:12:25 while also working and maintaining your homes 00:12:28 and keeping up with your schedule of theocratic activities. 00:12:33 You’re trying to juggle it all. 00:12:36 We love you for it. 00:12:38 Jehovah does too. 00:12:41 What’s going to help us all get through this 00:12:45 is a good spiritual routine. 00:12:48 Parents, we commend you 00:12:51 for keeping family worship regular. 00:12:54 From time to time, can you include 00:12:57 some extended family members or friends 00:13:01 by videoconference or by telephone? 00:13:05 They’ll love that also, and so will you. 00:13:09 It warms our hearts to see all that you young ones 00:13:13 are doing to stay close to Jehovah during this time. 00:13:17 In spite of all that’s going on, 00:13:20 you’re continuing to grow spiritually. 00:13:24 We’re very proud of you, 00:13:26 and you can be sure that Jehovah is proud of you too. 00:13:32 We want to extend the warm love of the Governing Body 00:13:37 to every one of you. 00:13:39 From the World Headquarters of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 00:13:43 this is JW Broadcasting®!
00:00:01 This is our seventh video update 00:00:04 since the start of the pandemic. 00:00:07 This one is about a very special topic 00:00:11 —you precious young ones. 00:00:14 How are you doing? 00:00:16 We want to commend you for being active in the ministry, 00:00:21 not only that but attending meetings and reading the Bible. 00:00:25 Many of you have even got baptized during the pandemic! 00:00:29 We are so proud of you. 00:00:32 But we’re also concerned about you. 00:00:35 We’ve heard that many of you are struggling 00:00:38 with only seeing your friends on a screen 00:00:43 and not in person. 00:00:46 Some of you are dealing with a lack of structure in your life. 00:00:50 And for many of you, even school is different now. 00:00:55 We know this must be a hard time for you. 00:00:59 You’re not alone. 00:01:01 Many young ones are facing the same challenges. 00:01:06 As you watch this video, 00:01:08 see if you can relate to how these young ones feel. 00:01:15 Sometimes I struggle 00:01:16 with a negative attitude, 00:01:17 thinking that the coronavirus will never end. 00:01:20 My normal routine has completely changed. 00:01:23 It’s a very unusual situation. 00:01:25 At first, I was kind of just sitting 00:01:27 around all day, being lazy, 00:01:29 wishing I could hang out 00:01:30 with my friends like I used to. 00:01:32 I would stay up late and sleep in, 00:01:36 and I was losing track of time. 00:01:39 Not being able to associate 00:01:41 with my friends has been a real challenge. 00:01:44 Now that I’m spending 00:01:45 more time with my family, 00:01:47 I’m much more likely 00:01:49 to get irritated quickly. 00:01:50 Kids my age are always anxious 00:01:53 when their parents go to work. 00:01:54 They keep thinking, 00:01:55 ‘Are they going to get infected?’ 00:01:57 One of my biggest concerns 00:01:59 was that I would infect my family 00:02:01 —especially my grandparents. 00:02:03 When homeschooling started, 00:02:05 I found it very difficult 00:02:06 to study all on my own. 00:02:09 I felt overwhelmed and ended up 00:02:12 not being able to do anything. 00:02:16 I struggled with telephone witnessing 00:02:19 because I was afraid of the reaction 00:02:20 I would get from people. 00:02:22 Phone witnessing is a lot scarier than letter writing for me. 00:02:26 My time in the ministry 00:02:28 has actually gone down. 00:02:29 This made me feel really sad. 00:02:31 When we were told 00:02:33 that we could no longer attend 00:02:34 meetings as usual, 00:02:35 it was like someone said, 00:02:37 “You may not see your family!” 00:02:40 I’ve really missed being able to hug my brothers and sisters 00:02:43 and friends from the congregation. 00:02:47 Did some of those comments hit home 00:02:50 with you and your family? 00:02:53 Why don’t you pause this video 00:02:56 and think about it or talk about it with your family? 00:03:01 For example, which of those challenges 00:03:05 did you identify with the most? 00:03:13 We hope you had a good chat about the challenges you’re dealing with. 00:03:18 We feel for you. 00:03:20 Jehovah does too. 00:03:21 He knows this is tough 00:03:24 and has promised to help us through difficult times. 00:03:28 Let’s read what he promised at Isaiah 41:10 00:03:34 —Isaiah 41:10: 00:03:37 “Do not be afraid, for I am with you. 00:03:40 “Do not be anxious, for I am your God. 00:03:45 “I will fortify you, yes, I will help you, 00:03:50 “I will really hold on to you 00:03:53 with my right hand of righteousness.” 00:03:58 Did you catch that? 00:04:00 Jehovah has got you by the hand, 00:04:03 and he is not going to let go during this pandemic. 00:04:08 He can give you the strength you need 00:04:11 to control your thinking 00:04:13 and to make the best of your circumstances. 00:04:18 In this next video, 00:04:21 listen to what is helping other young people 00:04:24 to deal with these challenges. 00:04:29 For those having a tough time, 00:04:30 I would encourage them 00:04:32 to not look back at what they can’t do 00:04:34 but to look at the new opportunities 00:04:35 they have now. 00:04:37 Making a plan helped me to be organized in my daily life. 00:04:41 I made a to-do list, for example, which was extremely helpful. 00:04:47 I decided I would study, 00:04:50 not because my parents told me to 00:04:52 but to be able to serve Jehovah. 00:04:54 That boosted my morale. 00:04:58 If I am frustrated or bored, 00:05:01 doing something creative helps. 00:05:03 Having creative outlets helped me to realize 00:05:06 that I don’t need to be with my friends all the time. 00:05:09 So I started painting, sewing, 00:05:12 learning a new language and a new instrument, 00:05:14 and cooking and baking a lot more. 00:05:16 Arguments with my brother —they happen. 00:05:19 But when we deliver food or do good for others, 00:05:23 we both feel good about it and we bond more. 00:05:26 Talk to your parents, 00:05:28 because the more you keep something inside, 00:05:30 the worse you’re going to feel. 00:05:32 Do not be afraid to talk about your feelings 00:05:34 with someone else. 00:05:36 It’s not a weakness but a sign of strength. 00:05:41 Whatever feelings you have 00:05:43 —even if sometimes 00:05:44 you don’t understand them yourself— 00:05:46 pour them out to Jehovah. 00:05:48 He will always help at the right time. 00:05:52 I talked to my parents. 00:05:53 They gave me some practical suggestions 00:05:55 on how I could spend more time in the ministry, 00:05:58 such as letter writing and sitting in on other people’s studies. 00:06:03 I was able to talk to a friend at school about Jehovah. 00:06:07 She joined one of our Zoom meetings 00:06:09 and even gave a comment during the Watchtower Study, 00:06:12 which I was really happy about. 00:06:16 During this pandemic, 00:06:18 a lot of things have changed on this earth, 00:06:20 but we don’t have to be afraid. 00:06:23 You are not alone in this. 00:06:25 We are together in this. 00:06:27 Jehovah is by our side. 00:06:28 With Jehovah, we can succeed, 00:06:30 and we will be able to enjoy that beautiful life in Paradise. 00:06:36 Did you hear anything that those young ones said 00:06:39 that might help you? 00:06:41 Which solutions do you think could work for you? 00:06:46 Go ahead and pause this video 00:06:49 and think about it or talk about it with your family. 00:06:54 We’ll give you a moment now. 00:07:01 Did you come up with any good ideas? 00:07:05 I’m sure you did! 00:07:07 One of the keys to coping with this pandemic 00:07:11 is doing what it says at Philippians 1:10. 00:07:16 There we read: 00:07:17 “Make sure of the more important things.” 00:07:22 What are some of those “more important things”? 00:07:27 The basics 00:07:29 —the Bible reading, 00:07:31 prayer, 00:07:33 field service and, of course, family worship. 00:07:37 How about personal study? 00:07:40 That’s important too! 00:07:43 The Young People Ask books are a great place to find topics 00:07:47 that may be affecting you right now. 00:07:52 Some young ones have started reading life stories. 00:07:57 One young sister reads a different one every day. 00:08:00 It’s like traveling the globe 00:08:03 and hearing firsthand how others have dealt with challenges. 00:08:08 You can find 00:08:09 those articles 00:08:11 on Watchtower ONLINE LIBRARY ™. 00:08:14 Just type in “life stories.” 00:08:18 Here’s something else to think about: 00:08:21 What practical steps can we take 00:08:24 when feeling alone, or lonely? 00:08:28 Remember what Proverbs 18:1 says. 00:08:32 Let’s read it: 00:08:34 “Whoever isolates himself 00:08:38 “[that is, keeps to himself] . . . 00:08:41 rejects all practical wisdom.” 00:08:46 If you’re feeling alone, it is “practical wisdom” 00:08:49 to reach out to others. 00:08:52 You may find that some good conversation or laughter 00:08:56 with your friends from the congregation 00:08:59 —even over the phone— 00:09:02 is just what the doctor ordered. 00:09:05 Another way we can show “practical wisdom” is 00:09:09 by learning from the good examples of other young ones. 00:09:14 You know, some young people are in prison for their faith; 00:09:19 others are awaiting trial. 00:09:22 What helps them to cope? 00:09:24 You’ll find out in this interview 00:09:27 with Sister Darya Dulova from Russia. 00:09:32 When she was just 18, her home was raided 00:09:36 and the government started a criminal investigation 00:09:40 against her and her mom. 00:09:47 They raided our home on August 1, 2018. 00:09:51 My feelings at the time were probably both fear and shock. 00:09:57 They told my mom that I needed to be rescued from the mire; 00:10:02 otherwise, I would have no future, no job, no family—nothing. 00:10:07 They opened a criminal case against me, and I was found guilty. 00:10:12 Mom was given a two-year conditional sentence, 00:10:15 and I received one year. 00:10:17 After a short time, they started another criminal case against me, 00:10:21 and now these court proceedings are ongoing. 00:10:26 I was afraid that they would send my mom and me to prison. 00:10:30 So to somehow allay the fear, 00:10:33 I tried to spend more time in personal study. 00:10:36 That way, even if they did imprison me, 00:10:39 I would have more to meditate on. 00:10:41 Second Chronicles 20:17 encouraged me. 00:10:46 It says: “Take your position, 00:10:49 stand still, and see the salvation of Jehovah in your behalf.” 00:10:52 That means not just entrusting Jehovah with your problems, 00:10:57 but it also means, you know, waiting for him to act. 00:11:00 At the convention that took place shortly before we were raided, 00:11:04 there was an interesting point made 00:11:06 about how humans are actually 80 percent water. 00:11:10 So when they took me into the interrogation room, 00:11:13 I sat down and looked at the interrogator. 00:11:16 And in my mind, I drew a dotted line 00:11:19 and filled him up with 80 percent water. 00:11:22 And when he started saying things like, 00:11:24 “Dasha, you’ve got no future,” 00:11:26 all I saw was him filling up with water. 00:11:30 In short, his threats didn’t bother me. 00:11:34 Because I felt Jehovah’s support during those trials, 00:11:37 I’m no longer afraid to face new ones. 00:11:40 I am sure that Jehovah will support me. 00:11:42 His care may not come in a way that I expect, 00:11:45 but I know that it will always be in a way that glorifies him. 00:11:48 And that’s a guarantee that everything will be OK for me. 00:11:58 Isn’t it encouraging to see 00:12:00 how Darya has kept her integrity and defended her faith? 00:12:05 Well, I’ve enjoyed talking to you young ones, 00:12:09 but I’d like to talk to the rest of the family for a moment, 00:12:13 since this pandemic has brought challenges to them too. 00:12:18 Parents, many of you have been busier than ever, 00:12:22 supporting your children with their remote schooling 00:12:25 while also working and maintaining your homes 00:12:28 and keeping up with your schedule of theocratic activities. 00:12:33 You’re trying to juggle it all. 00:12:36 We love you for it. 00:12:38 Jehovah does too. 00:12:41 What’s going to help us all get through this 00:12:45 is a good spiritual routine. 00:12:48 Parents, we commend you 00:12:51 for keeping family worship regular. 00:12:54 From time to time, can you include 00:12:57 some extended family members or friends 00:13:01 by videoconference or by telephone? 00:13:05 They’ll love that also, and so will you. 00:13:09 It warms our hearts to see all that you young ones 00:13:13 are doing to stay close to Jehovah during this time. 00:13:17 In spite of all that’s going on, 00:13:20 you’re continuing to grow spiritually. 00:13:24 We’re very proud of you, 00:13:26 and you can be sure that Jehovah is proud of you too. 00:13:32 We want to extend the warm love of the Governing Body 00:13:37 to every one of you. 00:13:39 From the World Headquarters of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 00:13:43 this is JW Broadcasting®!
