NOTHING WITHOUT HIM

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS DATE: FRIDAY 17TH OF MAY, 2024THEME: NOTHING WITHOUT HIM
MEMORISE: Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God: 2 Corinthians 3:5
READ: Proverbs 3:5-6[5]Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.[6]In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
MESSAGE Many times, when you listen to the testimonies of some people, you will hear them glorifying themselves. They take the shine away from God and give all the credit to their efforts. In Philippians 3:3-7, Paul listed his status and achievements. However, he added in verse 7: *"But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ."* Today's Bible reading says: *"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and He shall direct thy paths."*Beloved, if you want to experience God's goodness, then you must not lean on your own understanding. You must accept that you cannot do anything without Him. You must get to the point where you can say that it is in Him you live, move and have your being (Acts 17:28). You must always remember the words of Apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians 3:5: *"Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God."*
PRAYER POINTWithout God, you are nothing.
HYMN 10 - O GOD, OUR HELP IN AGES PAST1. O God, our help in ages pastOur hope for years to comeOur shelter from the stormy blastAnd our eternal home.
2. Under the shadow of Thy throneThy saints have dwelt secureSufficient is Thine arm aloneAnd our defence is sure.
3. Before the hills in order stoodOr earth received her frameFrom everlasting Thou art GodTo endless years the same.
4. A thousand ages in Thy sightAre like an evening goneShort as he watch that ends the nightBefore the rising sun.
5. Time, like an ever-rolling streamBears all its sons awayThey fly forgotten, as a dreamDies at the opening day.
6. O God, our help in ages pastOur hope in years to comeBe thou our guard while trouble lastAnd our Eternal home.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 Samuel 20:1-21:15 John 9:1-41 AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE