MEMORIZE: He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. Proverbs 29:1

BIBLE READING PROVERBS 15:31-33

31.The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

32. He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility

PRAYER POINTS: PRAYERS FOR OUR MOTHERS AND WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD

DAILY DECLARATIONS: DAILY DECLARATIONS FOR TODAY 10 MAY 2020

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TODAY’S OPEN HEAVENS: OPEN HEAVENS 10 MAY 2020

MESSAGE

It is a bad thing to be stubborn. Have
you heard the phrase ‘stubborn goat’ before?
It originated from a goats action of always
returning to a place no matter how many
times you chase it from there.

If you have been corrected over and over again for something, yet you keep doing that thing, you can be likened to a stubborn goat.

Todays memory verse tells us that when
you have been corrected many times for
something and you dont change, then
destruction is on the way.

Do you want to be destroyed? If no, you better change immediately.Have your parents been warning you about hanging out with a particular friend or disapproving your visits to certain places?.

Whatever it is that you have been corrected for over and over is not worth your life and destiny. A word is enough for the wise.

ACTION POINT

Do you take corrections and act on them
immediately or you question them?

HYMN

WHEN WE WALK WITH THE LORD

1. When we walk with the Lord
In the light of His word,
What a glory He sheds on our way!
While we do His good will,
He abides with us still,
And with all who will
trust and obey.

CHORUS
Trust and obey! For there’s no other way
To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.

2. Not a shadow can rise,
Not a cloud in the skies,
But His smile quickly
drives it away;
Not a doubt nor a fear,
Not a sigh nor a tear,
Can abide while we trust
and obey.

3. Not a burden we bear,
Not a sorrow we share,
But our toil He doth
richly repay;
Not a grief nor a loss,
Not a frown nor a crosS,
But is blest if we trust
and obey.

4. But we never can prove
The delights of His love,
Until all on the altar we lay,
For the favour He shows,
For the joy He bestows,
Are for them who will
trust and obey.

5. Then in fellowship sweet
We will sit at His feet,
Or we’ll walk by His side
in the way;
What He says we will do,
Where He sends we will go;
Never fear, only trust and
obey.

BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR
1 KINGS 21:1-29 , 1 KINGS 22:1-53 , JOHN
3:1-36.

1 KINGS 21:1-29

1. And it came to pass after these things, that Naboth the Jezreelite had a vineyard, which was in Jezreel, hard by the palace of Ahab king of Samaria.

2. And Ahab spake unto Naboth, saying, Give me thy vineyard, that I may have it for a garden of herbs, because it is near unto my house: and I will give thee for it a better vineyard than it; or, if it seem good to thee, I will give thee the worth of it in money.

3. And Naboth said to Ahab, The Lordforbid it me, that I should give the inheritance of my fathers unto thee.

4. And Ahab came into his house heavy and displeased because of the word which Naboth the Jezreelite had spoken to him: for he had said, I will not give thee the inheritance of my fathers. And he laid him down upon his bed, and turned away his face, and would eat no bread.

5. But Jezebel his wife came to him, and said unto him, Why is thy spirit so sad, that thou eatest no bread?

6. And he said unto her, Because I spake unto Naboth the Jezreelite, and said unto him, Give me thy vineyard for money; or else, if it please thee, I will give thee another vineyard for it: and he answered, I will not give thee my vineyard.

7. And Jezebel his wife said unto him, Dost thou now govern the kingdom of Israel? arise, and eat bread, and let thine heart be merry: I will give thee the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.

8. So she wrote letters in Ahab’s name, and sealed them with his seal, and sent the letters unto the elders and to the nobles that were in his city, dwelling with Naboth.

9.And she wrote in the letters, saying, Proclaim a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people:

10. And set two men, sons of Belial, before him, to bear witness against him, saying, Thou didst blaspheme God and the king. And then carry him out, and stone him, that he may die.

11. And the men of his city, even the elders and the nobles who were the inhabitants in his city, did as Jezebel had sent unto them, and as it was written in the letters which she had sent unto them.

12. They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people.

13. And there came in two men, children of Belial, and sat before him: and the men of Belial witnessed against him, even against Naboth, in the presence of the people, saying, Naboth did blaspheme God and the king. Then they carried him forth out of the city, and stoned him with stones, that he died.

14. Then they sent to Jezebel, saying, Naboth is stoned, and is dead.

15. And it came to pass, when Jezebel heard that Naboth was stoned, and was dead, that Jezebel said to Ahab, Arise, take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, which he refused to give thee for money: for Naboth is not alive, but dead.

16. And it came to pass, when Ahab heard that Naboth was dead, that Ahab rose up to go down to the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, to take possession of it.

17. And the word of the Lord came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,

18. Arise, go down to meet Ahab king of Israel, which is in Samaria: behold, he is in the vineyard of Naboth, whither he is gone down to possess it.

20. And thou shalt speak unto him, saying, Thus saith the Lord, Hast thou killed, and also taken possession? And thou shalt speak unto him, saying, Thus saith the Lord, In the place where dogs licked the blood of Naboth shall dogs lick thy blood, even thine.

20 And Ahab said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? And he answered, I have found thee: because thou hast sold thyself to work evil in the sight of the Lord.

21. Behold, I will bring evil upon thee, and will take away thy posterity, and will cut off from Ahab him that pisseth against the wall, and him that is shut up and left in Israel,

22. And will make thine house like the house of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, and like the house of Baasha the son of Ahijah, for the provocation wherewith thou hast provoked me to anger, and made Israel to sin.

23. And of Jezebel also spake the Lord, saying, The dogs shall eat Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel.

24. Him that dieth of Ahab in the city the dogs shall eat; and him that dieth in the field shall the fowls of the air eat.

25. But there was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to work wickedness in the sight of the Lord, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up.

26. And he did very abominably in following idols, according to all things as did the Amorites, whom the Lord cast out before the children of Israel.

27. And it came to pass, when Ahab heard those words, that he rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his flesh, and fasted, and lay in sackcloth, and went softly.

28. And the word of the Lord came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,

29. Seest thou how Ahab humbleth himself before me? because he humbleth himself before me, I will not bring the evil in his days: but in his son’s days will I bring the evil upon his house.

Happy Sunday Beloved, 

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: May the blessings of God rest upon every woman on this platform like never before. You shall live each day as a whole expression of God’s grace. No woman in our community shall be a mistake, because the KING of Kings created them to be an eternal blessing to all of us. Jesus will forever be the centre of everything to all our mothers, daughters and sisters in the mighty name of Jesus!

PRAYER POINTS: PRAYERS FOR OUR MOTHERS AND WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD

TODAY’S OPEN HEAVENS: OPEN HEAVENS 10 MAY 2020

DAILY DECLARATIONS

I decree this Sunday, as I raise up an altar for God in my home, His presence shall destroy every pain and fear in my life and family, in Jesus Name

I decree the power of the LORD is upon me daily to do greater works in all areas, in the name of Jesus

I decree, every demonic agenda to make our young women abandon the ways of Jesus Christ and emulate the world be destroyed, in the name of Jesus

I decree, our mothers will be celebrated all around the world and they shall set unique examples for others to follow, in the name of Jesus

Oh God of Israel, bless our women with virtuous spirit and uproot every trait of Jezebel in their lives, in the name of Jesus

Oh God our King, our women will not set a bad example outside, they will not dress carelessly, they will be modest in their ways, in the name of Jesus

I decree, our mothers will not battle with sicknesses associated to old age, in the name of Jesus

I decree, in this COVID-19 time, the hearts of our mothers will not wander far away from the things of God, in Jesus’ name

I cancel every power that wants to draw me away from the will of God concerning me, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree Lord Jesus is at the centre of my life therefore I cannot be moved by seen or unseen forces of darkness, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree my life is an evidence of the blessing of the most High and many will come to know God through me, in the name of Jesus

I decree my help is from the Lord always and my soul is daily vitalised with His power in Jesus name

I cancel every fear that wants to keep me below the height God has purposed for me, in Jesus’ name

I decree every knee and tongues around my life henceforth will bow and confess Jesus as their lord and saviour

I terminate every arm stretched to pull me away form the path God has placed me on in life, in Jesus’ name

I decree my life thirsts for more of God henceforth and everything that doesn’t glorify God is taken off my life, in Jesus’ name

I decree every seed of unforgiveness and bitterness sown into my soul today marks their end, in Jesus’ name

I decree every thoughts that takes one away from the plans and purposes of God is permanently erased from my life

Jesus, continue to be the centre of the church worldwide and remove whatever might want to constantly cause division

Lord Almighty as the body of Christ intercede worldwide make powerless all gathering force in any form that wants to work against the body of Christ

I decree concerning this nation and nations around the world Jesus is at the centre and the plans of the workers of darkness have been rendered futile

Father concerning many affected or infected by the current pandemic either those hospitalised or not, walk into their lives and do that which you alone can do to restore them

Lord I lift every frontline and essential workers worldwide unto you, give them strength and let this current event draw them closer to you in Jesus name

Go ahead and celebrate Jesus for these wonderful declarations!

What A FAITHFUL FATHER!

We return all Glory to our FATHER in heaven.

Holy Spirit, inspire intercessory team for more prophetic declarations on this platform, in Jesus’ name

Somebody shout Hallelujah!

Happy Sunday Beloved, Please share these prayers for women to every woman around you. God bless you!

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: May the blessings of God rest upon every woman on this platform like never before. You shall live each day as a whole expression of God’s grace. No woman in our community shall be a mistake, because the KING of Kings created them to be an eternal blessing to all of us. Jesus will forever be the centre of everything to all our mothers, daughters and sisters in the mighty name of Jesus!

TODAY’S OPEN HEAVENS: OPEN HEAVENS 10 MAY 2020

DAILY DECLARATIONS: DAILY DECLARATIONS FOR TODAY 10 MAY 2020

PRAYER POINTS

LORD JESUS, we worship You and magnify Your name for who You are to our mothers, daughters and sisters

ALMIGHTY SAVIOUR, thank You for this awesome new day and privilege to be alive, we also appreciate You for the lives of all the women around us

ABBA FATHER, thank You for the forgiveness of our sins and the blood shed for our salvation on the cross of calvary

ANCIENT OF DAYS, thank You for always presenting Yourself mighty in the lives of our mothers.

FATHER, help us to always recognize, respect and honour our mothers, their labour of love, care and prayers upon our lives shall be greatly rewarded, in the name of Jesus

FATHER, teach us to love our mothers, daughters, sisters, all the women around us and not despise them, in the mighty name of Jesus

FATHER, strengthen our mothers and all the women in the world today: bless them with wisdom, understanding and protect their emotions, in the name of Jesus

FATHER, please expand our women to greater productivity and isolate them from the spirit of idleness, in the mighty name of Jesus

FATHER, bless our daughters with great men, like You blessed Sarah with Abraham, Rebecca with Isaac, Ruth with boaz and Mary with Joseph, in the mighty name of Jesus

HOLY SPIRIT, please encourage our young women to go after the things of the spirit, to prioritize heavenly things, and accord greater portion of their time to doing the will of God in their houses, work place and around their peers, in the name of Jesus

FATHER, we know the evil one is after our young women, polluting them with sexual devices and using them to propagate his kingdom, but our daughters will not be part of this in the name of Jesus

HOLY SPIRIT, we rely on you with regards to everything, including training our children. Please, help our women to teach their children the ways of the Lord, in the name of Jesus

HOLY SPIRIT, in times of emotional breakdown, comfort our women. They are going through a lot, but Your healing words will always guide their choices at those critical moments, in the name of Jesus

HOLY SPIRIT, please heal the wounds in their hearts. Fulfill their heart desires and make our mothers harvest the fruits of their labour, in the name of Jesus

FATHER, take away the spirit of jealousy, envy, backbiting from our women. Give them a virtuous heart, in the name of Jesus

FATHER, sicknesses associated to aged women will be far away from our mothers, in the name of Jesus

FATHER, we collectively come together to join our faiths and pray for the womb of any barren woman praying along with us, in few months to come, testimonies of “fruits of the womb” shall flood this platform, in the name of Jesus

FATHER, our women shall deliver safe and sound, like the Hebrew women, in the name of Jesus

FATHER, we bless You for all the women on this platform, through them, You shall bring many to Christ for the salvation of their souls in this month of May, in the name of Jesus

FATHER, continue to strengthen our mother – Pastor Foluke A. Adeboye, she will finish strong, in the mighty name of Jesus

OUR FATHER, please uphold Your children; Pastor E. A. Adeboye, Pastor Foluke A. Adeboye, their children and everyone working with them by Your right hand of righteousness till the end. Reward them abundantly for all their labours of love to the body of Christ, in the mighty name of Jesus

OUR FATHER, please uphold Your children working everyday on this platform (rccgonline.org) to prepare these prayers and declarations with Your right hand of righteousness. Give them the grace to keep up with this good work of Faith, in the name of Jesus

OUR FATHER, bless each and everyone dedicating their time to pray through these prayers & declarations at the point of their needs. Give them the grace to share/rebroadcast these prayers, in Jesus’ name.

FATHER, let every challenge, hindrance and obstacle of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on daily basis be removed, in Jesus’ name.

Your Personal petitions.
( Philippians 4:6)

In Jesus’ name I pray.
(John 14:13-14; 15:16)

Thank you FATHER for answered prayers.
(1 Thessalonians 5:18).

#GodBlessOurHomes

BIBLE TEXT: Matthew 1:18-25

[18]Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

[19]Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.

[20]But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

[21]And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

[22]Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,

[23]Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

[24]Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

[25]And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.

John 1:35-42

[35]Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples;

[36]And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God!

[37]And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.

[38]Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou?

[39]He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour.

[40]One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother.

[41]He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.

[42]And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.

MEMORY VERSE: Psalms 8:1 O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens.

TODAY’S OPEN HEAVENS: OPEN HEAVENS 10 MAY 2020

LESSON AIM: To make them understand that the name of Jesus is above every other name.

CENTRAL TRUTH: His name is above all names.

INTRODUCTION
We are continuing in our study on the name of Jesus Christ. We want to identify more of these names and their importance.

STUDY GUIDE
A. Let’s search and writes more of His name:
1. Isaiah 7:14
2. Matt. 1:21
3. John 1:36
4. John 1:38
5. John 1:41

B Write all the names mentioned in Isaiah 9:6 and the significant of these names to you.

C What makes the name of Jesus glorious?

1. It is the name above all names. Phil.2:19
2. It answers to any situation. John 14:13-14
3. At the mention of Jesus’ name every knee bows. Phil.2:10
4. The name of the Lord is a strong tower. Prov. 18:10
5. We are saved when we believe in His name. Acts 16:31
6. We can only come before God in the name of Jesus.

CONCLUSION:
Over and over again in Scripture we read, “in my name”, “in Jesus’ name”, or “in His name”. The devils were powerless because of His name ( Luke 10:17).

The demons were cast out in His name (Mark16:17-18). Healing occurred in His name ( Acts 3:6, 3:16, 4:10). Salvation comes in His name (Acts 4:12, Rom10:13). We are to baptize in His name (Matt.28:19).

We are justified inHis name (1 Cor.6:11). Everything we do and say is done in His name ( Col.3:17). And finally, we pray to God in His name. Oh! what a glorious name.

DEVOTION FOR THE WEEK

SUNDAY: Genesis 2:4-25 – Creation of man.

MONDAY: Judges 15:1-20 – Samson Defeats the Philistines

TUESDAY: Philippians 3:17-21 – Our Citizenship in Heaven

WEDNESDAY: Joshua 16:5-10 – The Land of Ephraim

THURSDAY: 2 Thessalonians 3: 6-12 – Warning against Idleness

FRIDAY: Deuteronomy 28:15-57 – Curses on Disobedience

SATURDAY: Mark 10:23-31 – Wish God All Things Are Possible.

MEMORY VERSE: 1Peter 5:5 – “Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.”

BIBLE TEXT: JOHN 13:1-17

1 Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that His hour was come that He should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved His own which were in the world, He loved them unto the end.

2 And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray Him;

3 Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He was come from God, and went to God;

4 He riseth from supper, and laid aside His garments; and took a towel, and girded Himself.

5 After that He poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith He was girded.

6 Then cometh He to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto Him, Lord, dost Thou wash my feet?

7 Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.

8 Peter saith unto Him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with Me.

9 Simon Peter saith unto Him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head.

10 Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all.

11 For he knew who should betray him; therefore said He, Ye are not all clean.

12 So after he had washed their feet, and had taken His garments, and was set down again, He said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you?

13 Ye call Me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.

14 If I then,Your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet.

15 For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.

16 Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.

17 If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.

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READ: RCCG TEENS ZEAL TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 10TH OF MAY 2020

READ: RCCG HOUSE FELLOWSHIP MEMBERS’ MANUAL 10TH MAY 2020

READ: RCCG HOUSE FELLOWSHIP LEADERS’ MANUAL 10TH MAY 2020

TODAY’S OPEN HEAVENS: OPEN HEAVENS 10 MAY 2020

CENTRAL TRUTH: God gives grace to the humble.

INTRODUCTION: Jesus Christ displays an act of humility by washing His disciples´ feet and to wipe them with the towel wherewith He was girded.
A person that has a mindset that his opinion and thoughts are always better than the others is not humble.

STUDY GUIDE:

A. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE HUMBLE?

B: WHY SHOULD YOU BE HUMBLE?

1. God loves and delights in the humble – 1Peter 5:5

2. God is close to the humble – Psalm 34:18

3. God requires us to be humble – Colossians 3:12

4. God exalts the humble – Matthew 23:12

5. God helps the humble – Psalm 9:12

6. 2Chronicles 32:26

7. Proverbs 11:2

8. James 4:10
9. Psalm 37:11
10. Eccl 7:8

C. HOW CAN YOU SHOW HUMILITY?

1. Be born again
2. Confess and allow the Lordship of Jesus Christ over your life, always.
3. Philippians 2:5-8
4. Ephesians 5:21
5. Romans 12:10

D. GIVE BIBLICAL EXAMPLES OF HUMBLE PEOPLE:

Read the following bible passages: Philippians 2:5-11; Numbers 12:3; John 3:30; Acts 20:19; Philippians 3:4-6; Psalm 136:23; Genesis 50:20; 2 Chronicles 20:18

E. BENEFITS OF BEING HUMBLE:

1. Favour – Proverbs 3:34
2. Riches, honour and life – Proverbs 22:4
3. Wisdom – Proverbs 11:2
4. God´s support – 2Chronicles 20:17
5. It makes us bear the fruit of self-control – Galatians 5:23

LIFE APPLICATION: Without humility we can never repent of our sins and turn to God.

CONCLUSION: Jesus Christ is humble. So, we need to follow in His footsteps.

INVITATION: The only way you can have grace to be humble is to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour.

PRAYER POINT: Lord, help me to be humble.

DAILY DEVOTIONAL:
1. SUNDAY Romans 13:1-7
2. MONDAY Romans 13:8-14
3. TUESDAY Romans 14:1-12
4. WEDNESDAY Romans 14:13-23
5. THURSDAY Romans 15:1-13
6. FRIDAY Romans 15:14-22
7. SATURDAY Romans 15:23-33

AUTHOR: Pastor (Mrs.) Folu Adeboye
THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD

DEVOTIONAL GUIDE:

Set aside a regular, definite time: You may want to do it before you leave for school each morning. You may have it when you come from school or you may have it at bedtime.

Find a quiet place, free from disturbances, where you can be alone with God. The Lord Jesus often got up very early in the morning to be alone with God. But He found other times in the day or night when He could do this too (Matthew 14:23; Mark 1:35; Luke 6:12).

You should choose a time that best suits you and it is the same time each day, so that it becomes a good important in your life.

1. PRAY: Begin with a short prayer. Ask God to help you understand what He wants to say to you. “Open Thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of Thy law.” Psalm 119:18

2. READ: read the bible passage for the day.
3. THINK: think about what you have just read.
4. PRAY: pray about what you have read.
5. WRITE: write something down in your note book.
6. LEARN: learn something from the bible passage.
7. OBEY: obey what you have learnt.

HOUSE FELLOWSHIP ANTHEM:

1. I Love This Family Of God,
So Closely Knitted Into One,
They Have Taken Me Into Their Arms
And `am So Glad To Be
A Part Of This Great Family

2. I Bless This Family Of God,
So Greatly Prospered By The Lord,
They Have Taken Me Into Their Arms
And ´am So Glad To Be
A Part Of This Great Family

3. I Know This Family Of God,
So Deeply Rooted In The Word,
They Have Taken Me Into Their Arms
And ´am So Glad To Be
A Part Of This Great Family

4. I See This Family Of God,
So Highly Lifted Above All,
They Have Taken Me Into Their Arms
And ´am So Glad To Be
A Part Of This Great Family

5. Come, Join This Family Of God,
So Highly Favoured By The Lord,
They Have Taken Me Into Their Arms
And ´am So Glad To Be
A Part Of This Great Family

PRAYER POINT:

Father, please every area I am experiencing stagnancy, let me hence forth be progressive.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:
Leader should ask members to discuss lessons from the little beginning of our Lord Jesus.

MEMORY VERSE:
And the LORD said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward Exodus 14:15

BIBLE PASSAGE: JOHN 5:5-9

5 And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years.

6 When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time [in that case], he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole?

7 The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me.

8 Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.

9 And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath.

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TODAY’S OPEN HEAVENS: OPEN HEAVENS 10 MAY 2020

LESSON INTRODUCTION:

Stagnation is the state of being at a spot for a very long time without achieving any progress either spiritually, physically or otherwise. This is actually against the purpose of God for our lives.

It is devil’s tactics to employ stagnation first and foremost then gradually move to discouragement in the process of making someone to commit suicide, and end up in hell fire. Holy Spirit will teach us the more in Jesus Name. Amen.

TEXT REVIEW: John 5:5-9
i. Stagnancy should not be associated with you.

ii. God can turn the tide to your favour.

iii. God is a specialist in restoring wasted years.

iv. Your time has come and that time is now.

v. Even in that situation, trust Him to turn the table for you.

LESSON OUTLINES

EFFECTS OF STAGNATION
1. It erodes or destroys one’s courage and confidence and causes loss of hope in Christ Jesus.

2. One is subjected to alot of ridicule, shame and reproach.

3. It makes someone to loose relevance

4. One is left behind with his colleaques in life’s achievement.

5. Inability to fulfill one’s destiny, or not being able to live a fulfilled life.

6. It leads to discouragement and physical or spiritual death.

7. And many suffer untimely death because of their unending stagnation and often backslide to hell fire.

CAUSES OF STAGNATION
a. Generational or family curse. David’s children: 2 Samuel 12:1-11. Gahazi’s  Children: 2 Kings 5:25-27

b. Self-inflicted. King Sual 1 Samuel 15:18-23, Samson: Judges 16:1-30, The Small Prophet and Old Prophet: 1 Kings 13:4-26, Micah: 1 Chronicles 15:29, Cain: Genesis 4:1-15.

c. Parent, Jabesh’s Mother: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10
d. Sinful living. Immoral Act of Tamar: 2 Samuel 13:1-15

e. God’s Set time. Sarah getting pregnant: Genesis 21:1-3, The man born blind: John 9:1-3

f. Enemies: Prophet Elijah and Jezebel: 1 Kings 19:1-4

WAYS TO AVOIDING STAGNATION
1. Be prayerful and watchful. Mark 13:33-37

2. Be willing to go extra mile for what you believe in. John 14:1-4, Chronicles 20:20-22, Daniel 3:10-30.

3. Make the Words of God your guiding light. Psalms 1:1-3, Psalms 119:11, 105, 130, John 17:17

4. Make Jesus Christ your cornerstone. Ephesians 2:18-22, 1 Peter 2:6

5. Be obedient to the statutes and commandments of God through His Words and His Prophets. 1 Kings 2:3-4, Joshua 1:7-8, Psalms 119:6.

6. Be closer to genuine men/women of God. Proverbs 11:14, Proverbs 15:22-24.

7. Be ready to go extra miles to win souls to His Kingdom. 1Corinthians 9:16-23, Proverbs 11:30b

8. Do all within your power to expand His Kingdom here on earth.

SUMMARY:
God’s thought for you is great. Say no to stagnant situation.

CONCLUSION:
In 3 John 1:2, God said, “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth”. God wants His children to prosper in soul, spirit and body. To prosper means not to be stagnant but to progress in every facet of one’s life.

ASSIGNMENTS:
Mention the causes of stagnancy and avoid them.

PRAYER POINTS
1. Father, please liberate me from every yoke of stagnation.
2. Father, please destroy by fire any generational or family curse that have kept me stagnated.
3. Father, you answered Prophet Elijah by fire, please by fire, destroy all obstacles set by enemies to keep me stagnated.
4. Father, please turn to nothing all the plans and counsels of the Devil against RCCG, Worldwide.
5. Father, in Nigeria, we come against all forms of stagnation.

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY: Obadiah 1:17
Deliverance that will make me to move forward in life, I receive by the Power of the Holy Spirit.

TUESDAY: Psalms 119:117-119, 1 Samuel 15:22
Be in total obedience to the Words of God as a stepping stone to forward movement forever.

WEDNESDAY: Psalms 25:14, Proverbs 3:32b
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

THURSDAY: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Luke 18:1
Place of prayer cannot be over emphasized in all human endeavours to achieve greatness.

FRIDAY: Proverbs 4:7, Ecclesiastes 7:11-12, 2 Chronicles 1:8-12
Wisdom to do the right thing at the right time.

SATURDAY: 1 Corinthians 3:6
The mercy of God to give increase in all our endeavours.

SUNDAY: 1 Thessalonians 4:4-14
Be prayerful and do the Will of God.

AUTHOR:
Pastor E.A. Adeboye.
The General Overseer of,
The Redeemed Christian Church Of God.

HOUSE FELLOWSHIP ANTHEM:

1. I Love This Family Of God,
So Closely Knitted Into One,
They Have Taken Me Into Their Arms
And `am So Glad To Be
A Part Of This Great Family

2. I Bless This Family Of God,
So Greatly Prospered By The Lord,
They Have Taken Me Into Their Arms
And ´am So Glad To Be
A Part Of This Great Family

3. I Know This Family Of God,
So Deeply Rooted In The Word,
They Have Taken Me Into Their Arms
And ´am So Glad To Be
A Part Of This Great Family

4. I See This Family Of God,
So Highly Lifted Above All,
They Have Taken Me Into Their Arms
And ´am So Glad To Be
A Part Of This Great Family

5. Come, Join This Family Of God,
So Highly Favoured By The Lord,
They Have Taken Me Into Their Arms
And ´am So Glad To Be
A Part Of This Great Family

MEMORY VERSE: And the LORD said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward. Exodus 14:15

BIBLE PASSAGE: JOHN 5:5-9

5 And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years.

6 When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time [in that case], he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole?

7 The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me.

8 Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.

9 And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath.

READ: RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT’S MANUAL 10TH MAY 2020

READ: RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER’S MANUAL 10TH MAY 2020

READ: RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL ACTIVITIES MANUAL 10TH MAY 2020

READ: RCCG TEENS ZEAL TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 10TH OF MAY 2020

READ: RCCG HOUSE FELLOWSHIP LEADERS’ MANUAL 10TH MAY 2020

TODAY’S OPEN HEAVENS: OPEN HEAVENS 10 MAY 2020

LESSON INTRODUCTION:

Stagnation is the state of being at a spot for a very long time without achieving any progress either spiritually, physically or otherwise. This is actually against the purpose of God for our lives.

It is devil’s tactics to employ stagnation first and foremost then gradually move to discouragement in the process of making someone to commit suicide, and end up in hell fire. Holy Spirit will teach us the more in Jesus Name. Amen.

EFFECTS OF STAGNATION

1. It erodes or destroys one’s courage and confidence and causes loss of hope in Christ Jesus.

2. One is subjected to alot of ridicule, shame and reproach.

3. It makes someone to loose relevance

4. One is left behind with his colleaques in life’s achievement.

5. Inability to fulfill one’s destiny, or not being able to live a fulfilled life.

6. It leads to discouragement and physical or spiritual death.

7. And many suffer untimely death because of their unending stagnation and often backslide to hell fire.

CAUSES OF STAGNATION

a. Generational or family curse. David’s children: 2 Samuel 12:1-11. Gahazi’s  Children: 2 Kings 5:25-27

b. Self-inflicted. King Sual 1 Samuel 15:18-23, Samson: Judges 16:1-30, The Small Prophet and Old Prophet: 1 Kings 13:4-26, Micah: 1 Chronicles 15:29, Cain: Genesis 4:1-15.

c. Parent, Jabesh’s Mother: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

d. Sinful living. Immoral Act of Tamar: 2 Samuel 13:1-15

e. God’s Set time. Sarah getting pregnant: Genesis 21:1-3, The man born blind: John 9:1-3

f. Enemies: Prophet Elijah and Jezebel: 1 Kings 19:1-4

WAYS TO AVOIDING STAGNATION
1. Be prayerful and watchful. Mark 13:33-37

2. Be willing to go extra mile for what you believe in. John 14:1-4, Chronicles 20:20-22, Daniel 3:10-30.

3. Make the Words of God your guiding light. Psalms 1:1-3, Psalms 119:11, 105, 130, John 17:17

4. Make Jesus Christ your cornerstone. Ephesians 2:18-22, 1 Peter 2:6

5. Be obedient to the statutes and commandments of God through His Words and His Prophets. 1 Kings 2:3-4, Joshua 1:7-8, Psalms 119:6.

6. Be closer to genuine men/women of God. Proverbs 11:14, Proverbs 15:22-24.

7. Be ready to go extra miles to win souls to His Kingdom. 1Corinthians 9:16-23, Proverbs 11:30b

8. Do all within your power to expand His Kingdom here on earth.

CONCLUSION:

In 3 John 1:2, God said, “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth”. God wants His children to prosper in soul, spirit and body. To prosper means not to be stagnant but to progress in every facet of one’s life.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, please liberate me from every yoke of stagnation.

2. Father, please destroy by fire any generational or family curse that have kept me stagnated.

3. Father, you answered Prophet Elijah by fire, please by fire, destroy all obstacles set by enemies to keep me stagnated.

4. Father, please turn to nothing all the plans and counsels of the Devil against RCCG, Worldwide.

5. Father, in Nigeria, we come against all forms of stagnation.

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY: Obadiah 1:17
Deliverance that will make me to move forward in life, I receive by the Power of the Holy Spirit.

TUESDAY: Psalms 119:117-119, 1 Samuel 15:22 Be in total obedience to the Words of God as a stepping stone to forward movement forever.

WEDNESDAY: Psalms 25:14, Proverbs 3:32b
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

THURSDAY: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Luke 18:1
Place of prayer cannot be over emphasized in all human endeavours to achieve greatness.

FRIDAY: Proverbs 4:7, Ecclesiastes 7:11-12, 2 Chronicles 1:8-12
Wisdom to do the right thing at the right time.

SATURDAY: 1 Corinthians 3:6
The mercy of God to give increase in all our endeavours.

SUNDAY: 1 Thessalonians 4:4-14
Be prayerful and do the Will of God.

AUTHOR:
Pastor E.A. Adeboye.
The General Overseer of,
The Redeemed Christian Church Of God.

SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN

1. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth.

2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friend friendship suits me well,
Both young and will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.

4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee.

5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds be black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.

6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

MEMORY VERSE:
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. Psalms 37:8

BIBLE PASSAGE: NUMBERS 20:8-12

[8]Take the rod, and gather thou the assembly together, thou, and Aaron thy brother, and speak ye unto the rock before their eyes; and it shall give forth his water, and thou shalt bring forth to them water out of the rock: so thou shalt give the congregation and their beasts drink.

[9]And Moses took the rod from before the LORD, as he commanded him.

[10]And Moses and Aaron gathered the congregation together before the rock, and he said unto them, Hear now, ye rebels; must we fetch you water out of this rock?

[11]And Moses lifted up his hand, and with his rod he smote the rock twice: and the water came out abundantly, and the congregation drank, and their beasts also.

[12]And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them.

TODAY’S OPEN HEAVENS: OPEN HEAVENS 10 MAY 2020

INTRODUCTION:

It is important to re-emphasis that anger is valid emotion and is not always sinful. God allows for “righteous anger” which is anger with the proper focus, the proper motivation, the proper control, the proper duration and the proper result.

Our problem is that our temper is often motivated by selfishness and directed towards other people instead of toward sin (Eph. 4:31).

Managing anger is an important life skill. Thankfully, God’s word contains principles regarding how to handle anger in a godly manner, and how to overcome sinful anger.

OUTLINES:

1. CAUSES AND DANGERS
2. HOW TO MANAGE ANGER BIBLICALLY

CAUSES AND DANGERS

Anger has been said to be a warning flag. It alerts us to those times when others are attempting to or have violated our boundaries: Some of the causes of anger are relational misunderstanding (Genesis 13:7-8, 1 Sam. 20:30), pride (Esther 3:5), frustration/job pressure (Numbers 20:10), grievous words (Proverbs. 15:1), feeling of being cheated (2 Kings 6:28-29; Luke 15:25-28), injustice (Matthew 18:32-34), abuse (2 Sam. 13:14, 16, 22).

Others may include: memory of a traumatic experience, infidelity, stress, financial issues, poor social/environmental situation, etc.

Untamed anger can shatter communication and tear apart relationships. Unchecked anger among believers will break fellowship and bring damage to the church. It can ruins both joy and health of many.

If we hold on to anger, we run the risk of bitterness and resentfulness, which provide the devil with a foothold in our lives. It can lead to self – destruction, destruction of properties, harming of others (physically and emotionally) and murder (Matthew 5:21-22, 1 John 3:15, Psalm 37:7, Genesis 49:7). Any believer with an untamed anger or temper risks the chance of making it to Heaven (Galatians 5::19-21).

HOW TO MANAGE ANGER BIBLICALLY

Managing anger begins with recognise and admit your error in the way it is being expressed (Prov. 28:13; 1 John 1:9). Anger is well managed when we view it as a trial of faith (James 1:2-4:; Genesis 50:20).

Remembering that God is a righteous judge and He can always defend us is another way to manage our anger. (Genesis 50:19; Rom. 12:19). Also, learning to return good for evil helps believers to overcome anger. (Genesis 50:21; Rom. 12:21).

Communication solves problems especially the ones relating to anger (Proverbs 15:21; Ephesians 4:15; 4:25-26, 29-32). At times we can handle anger tactically by putting up striker boundaries (Matthew 7:6).

Sometimes our anger leads us to recognise that certain people are unsafe for us. We can still forgive them, but we may choose not to re-enter the relationship.

Overcoming a temper is not accomplished overnight. However, through prayers, bible study, and reliance upon God’s Holy Spirit, ungodly anger can be overcome. We should deal with the anger and its root quickly and then promptly put it away from our lives.

Always pursue peace with all people (Romans 12:18; Hebrews 12:14), We should strive to “keep short account” and forgive those we need forgive in a timely manner before the sun goes down (Mark 11:25).

With the Holy Spirit in our lives, we will show the fruit of His work inside us. Some of the components of the fruit of the Spirit are peace, patience and self control (Galatians 5:22-23). These are essential to controlling the tendency to lose our temper.

CONCLUSION:

We must act to solve our part of the problem (Romans 12:18). We cannot control how others act or respond, but we can make the changes that need to be made on our part.

QUESTIONS:

1. Mention some causes of anger and the damages involved.
2. How can a believer manage anger biblically?

ASSIGNMENT:
Identify 5 things which quickly provoke you to anger and cry to God to help you overcome them.

SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN

1. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth.

2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friend friendship suits me well,
Both young and will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.

4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee.

5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds be black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.

6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

OPENING PRAYER:
Father, help me to be meek, calm and exercise restraints in the face of provocation.

MEMORY VERSE: Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. Psalms 37:8

BIBLE PASSAGE: NUMBERS 20:8-12

[8]Take the rod, and gather thou the assembly together, thou, and Aaron thy brother, and speak ye unto the rock before their eyes; and it shall give forth his water, and thou shalt bring forth to them water out of the rock: so thou shalt give the congregation and their beasts drink.

[9]And Moses took the rod from before the LORD, as he commanded him.

[10]And Moses and Aaron gathered the congregation together before the rock, and he said unto them, Hear now, ye rebels; must we fetch you water out of this rock?

[11]And Moses lifted up his hand, and with his rod he smote the rock twice: and the water came out abundantly, and the congregation drank, and their beasts also.

[12]And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them.

TODAY’S OPEN HEAVENS: OPEN HEAVENS 10 MAY 2020

INTRODUCTION:
It is important to re-emphasis that anger is valid emotion and is not always sinful. God allows for “righteous anger” which is anger with the proper focus, the proper motivation, the proper control, the proper duration and the proper result.

Our problem is that our temper is often motivated by selfishness and directed towards other people instead of toward sin (Eph. 4:31). Managing anger is an important life skill. Thankfully, God’s word contains principles regarding how to handle anger in a godly manner, and how to overcome sinful anger.

TEXT REVIEW: Numbers 20:8-12

One major reason God denied Moses to lead the children of Israel to the Promised Land was because of unbelief. God said “Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them.” V.12.

LESSON OUTLINES:

1. CAUSES AND DANGERS

A. Questions: what are the causes of anger?
Answers:
i. Relational misunderstanding. Genesis 13:7-8, 1 Sam. 20:30

ii. Pride. Esther 3:5

iii. Frustration/Job Pressure. Numbers 20:10

iv. Grievous words. Prov. 15:1

v. Feeling of being cheated. 2 Kings 6:28-29; Luke 15:25-28

vi. Injustice. Matt. 18:32-34

vii. Abuse. 2 Sam. 13:14, 16, 22

viii. Memory of a traumatic experience, infidelity, stress, financial issues.

ix. Poor social, environmental situation, etc.

B. Question: What are the dangers of untamed anger?
Answers:
i. It can shatter communication and tear apart relationship

ii. It can break fellowship and bring damage to the church

iii. It can run both joy and health of many

iv. It can result in bitterness and resentfulness

v. It can lead to self destruction and destruction of properties.

vi. It can harm others physically and emotionally

vii. It can lead to murder

viii. It can hinder one from making Heaven. Matt. 5:21-22, 1 John 3:15, Psalm 37:7, Gen. 49:7; 5:19-22

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:
What are the links between anger, emotion and health?

2. HOW TO HANDLE ANGER BIBLICALLY

A. How can believers manage anger without sin?
Answers:
i. Recognise and admit your error. Prov. 28:13; 1 John 1:9

ii. View anger as a trial of faith. James 1:2-4:; Gen. 50:20

iii. Depend on God to manage your anger. Gen. 50:19; Rom. 12:19

iv. Avoid revenge. Do good for evil. Gen. 50:21; Rom. 12:21

v. Effective communication and understanding. Prov. 15:21; Eph. 4:15; 4:25-26, 29-32

vi. Set limit to anger (“No matter what, I can’t go to that extent”) Matt. 7:6

vii. Avoid anger factor (man or situation)

B. Question: How can we overcome anger?
Answers:
i. Tell it to God in prayer

ii. Rely on the word of God and Holy Spirit

iii. Do not let anger tarry with you.

iv. Follow peace with all men. Rom. 12:18; Heb. 12:14

v. Do not keep record of offence till the other day. Mark 11:25

vi. Learn to forgive offenders

vii. Bear fruit of the Spirit of peace, patience and self control. Gal. 5:22-23
viii. Do not lose your temper.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:
What is the relationship between being slow to anger and holiness

SUMMARY:
Believers cannot be angry beyond the Biblical limit

CONCLUSION:
Since we may not be able to control the way others would behave or react to situation, at least, we can control the way we react. Therefore, the word, “behave yourself” is appropriate to manage anger.

EVALUATION:
How can we overcome anger?

CLOSING PRAYER:
Father, help me to overcome anger.

ASSIGNMENT:
Identify 5 things which quickly provoke you to anger and cry to God to help you overcome them

MEMORISE: Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, 2 Peter 3:3

READ: 2 PETER 3:1-9

[1]This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:

[2]That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour:

[3]Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,

[4]And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.

[5]For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:

[6]Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:

[7]But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.

[8]But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.

[9]The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

PRAYER POINTS: PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY’S OPEN HEAVEN 9 MAY 2020

DAILY DECLARATIONS: DAILY DECLARATIONS FOR TODAY 9 MAY 2020

TODAY’S OPEN HEAVENS: OPEN HEAVENS 9 MAY 2020

SUNDAY’S OPEN HEAVENS: OPEN HEAVENS 10 MAY 2020

MESSAGE:

If you know that you are destined for greatness, there is a group of people you must be prepared to deal with – the mockers.

A mocker is someone who makes fun of something or someone.
When you share your dreams and aspirations, you will find mockers around who will laugh at them. Ignore them.

On the path to success, there will be failures and regrets, when these failures occur, there will be mockers who will laugh at you.

Don’t listen to their discouraging words.
The only person whose opinion you must never ignore on your way to success is God.

As long as you have the assurance from Him that you are on the right path, ignore anyone who tells you that your dreams are impossible or invalid. For with God, nothing shall be impossible.

KEY POINT:
Anyone who does not contribute to your progress or encourage you in any way is an excess luggage. Do away with them.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 KINGS 19-20; JOHN 2

HYMN 13

1.I’m pressing on the upward way,
New heights I’m gaining everyday;
Still praying as I onward bound
“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”

Chorus:
Lord, lift me up and let me stand,
By faith, on Heaven’s table-land;
Where love, and joy, and light abound, Lord, plant my feet on higher
ground.

2. My heart has no desire to stay
Where doubts arise, and fears dismay; Though some may dwell where these abound,
My constant aim is higher ground.

3. Beyond the mist I fain would rise,
To rest beneath unclouded skies,
Above earth’s turmoil peace is found
By those who dwell on higher ground.

4.I long to scale the utmost height,

Though rough the way, and hard the fight,

My song, while climbing, shall resound Lord,

lead me on to higher ground.

5. Lord, lead me up the mountain side
I dare not climb without my Guide;
And, heaven gained, I’ll gaze around,
With grateful heart from higher ground.

AUTHORS:
Pastor E.A. Adeboye
Pastor (Mrs.) Folu Adeboye