‘Jehovah Is There to Guide Me’

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On January 20, 2025, the Cherkessk City Court of the Karachayevo-Circassian Republic convicted Sister Rimma Popova and gave her a suspended prison sentence of four years and six months. She is not required to go to prison at this time.

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Rimma Popova

Born: 1968 (Psyzh, Karachayevo-Circassian Republic)

Baptized: 2012

Background: Works as a housekeeping manager in a medical clinic. Has a son and a daughter

Charged with: Discussing the Bible

Spent almost 60 days under house arrest

Sentence: Suspended prison sentence of four years and six months

Personal Comments

What lesson have you learned by going through this persecution?

I have learned what it means to really trust in Jehovah. I thought I was doing that all along, but going through these trials, I realized I needed to develop an even deeper relationship with Jehovah. I tend to be a bit panicky and a little impatient. But I am learning not to rush to find a solution when difficulties arise. It is much better to wait on Jehovah and remember his words at Psalm 32:8: “I will give you insight and instruct you in the way you should go. I will give you advice with my eye upon you.” Things don’t always work out the way I imagine. But I am confident that Jehovah does not merely observe what is happening in my life. He is there to guide me through each step and help me understand what I need to do and how to do it.

How grateful we are to know that Jehovah is attentive to our needs and will bless all those who “wait expectantly” on him.—Psalm 5:2, 3.

Jehovah’s Witnesses

‘Jehovah Is There to Guide Me’

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See Also

Imprisoned for Their Faith—Russia