Purplesofa:
This letter is an older one but does relate to the problems pioneers face and are to over-come by prayer and trusting in Jehovah for help.
We were always counseled to keep pioneering no matter what the obstacle. We were instructed to keep praying and to put our burdens upon Jehovah. Thinking of our own problems could be looked upon as 'selfishness inclinations' whether a pioneer had emotional problems, financial problems, transportation problems, or even had physical limitations!
Here are some quotes from a pioneer letter we received in 1993. 'Wise self-management includes stopping to get necessary rest, rejecting materialistic or selfish inclinations that may arise in the heart, and keeping focused on the unseen things that are everlasting. This will help you cope with apathy, opposition, or limited local support without giving up. And how vital is the heart motivation of brotherly affection and love in dealing with personality conflicts and other interpersonal difficulties you may encounter, since "[love] endures all things"!--1 Cor. 13:7.' Then on page 2 we read: True, being in full-time service does not make you immune to the pressures common to all of God's servants, be they emotional, economic, or moral. But your earnest endeavors as a pioneer can draw you closer to Jehovah. Such closeness to him, reflected by constancy inprayer and in firm determination to search out his counsel and direction in dealing with problemsfaced, gives inner strength. (Prov. 3:5, 6) Daily your mouth is filled with his praise through the preaching work, and this keeps you more conscious of Jehovah's reminders. (Ps, 16:8) In Jehovah's strength you can go on to success despite obstacles that come up.--Ps. 18:19, 29. Page 1 http://www.wirefiles.com/show.php/8499_pioneer10001.jpg Page 2 http://www.wirefiles.com/show.php/8500_pioneer20001.jpg I hope this helps some. Cheers! Atlantis-