David's first statement of praising God with his whole heart shows his deliberate intention of his worship to God.
Be deliberate about your thanksgiving, there's nothing to be afraid or ashamed of.
There are four things David highlighted in his praises to God. THANKSGIVING, GLADNESS, REJOICING & SINGING.
2Samuel 24:24
- When giving thanks, it must cost man something, not necessarily in money alone.
- You can't give thanks without bringing out something from you.
- As an adult, be deliberate about thanksgiving.
- Thanksgiving involves giving then speaking. Psalm 26:12
- Sharing testimony is a good tool of thanksgiving.
- Celebrating in God's presence is a part of thanksgiving.
- It is Ok to thank God and appreciate God for different stages of life.
- You can not be quiet in your praises to God. Colossians 3:16.
- Lifting hands is part of thanksgiving. Psalm 63:4-5; 134:1-2; 141;1-2
For this stage and level where you are, appreciate and celebrate God. Project into the coming year, trust God for it and you shall see God changing your status in the name of Jesus.
thank Him for your future with confidence that He shall take you there.
We celebrate our Pastor, @dapoojojohn for refreshing us with God's word this morning. We love and celebrate you sir.
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To fail or desert especially in time of need; to reveal unintentionally or disclose a violation of confidence.
1. It is not your fault that you're betrayed, it's not your making, so your life should not come to a halt because of that. Mark 3:14
- The fact that you're good to someone does not stop them from betraying you.
- If Jesus could be betrayed by His close associates, then take it easy on yourself when betrayed.
2. That someone betray you is not the end.
- The person who betrays you have made a conclusion about your life so pay attention to the conclusion that was made.
- John 18:15-17
Every conclusion that leads to betrayal always bring about the discovery of purpose. Genesis 37:19-20
- First good choice to make is to be your self; know your strengths and weaknesses and accept your self.
- Make up your mind to be known for something.
- Set boundaries to avoid alternatives.
-Learn to know your battles.
Today's Message:
- Choose to do right; you'll always be faced with the decision to do what is right. Daniel 3:18
- Whenever you do what is right, you develop capacity to do more right and vice versa. John 12:4-6
- Be aware of things that leads to wrong doing and be careful of them; be careful of bad influence. Acts5:1-7
- If it's smart but not right, don't do it. Genesis 39:6-12
- Sometimes, we do the wrong things because we want to impress people.
RECAP.
- Everyday, we make choices; some good, some not too pleasant but be careful that every choices we make is the right one.
- Make a choice to be yourself, be content with God's grace and gifting for you.
- It is not a weakness to admit that you're weak in an area.
- In making right choices, make sure it's in line with God's word.
- There's a purpose for everyone.
MIRACLE: Signs, wonders, intervention of the supernatural in the physical world.
- The supernatural brings suspension of the natural.
MAGNET: Is a component that pulls objects to itself.
MIRACLE MAGNETS are things that pulls miracles towards a man.
- The forces available in Matthew 13:58 repels miracles.
MIRACLE MAGNETS. 1. Absolute Faith: A kind of faith that has no restriction.
- Absolute faith does not have alternative plans; you can call it ''reckless abandonment.'' Mark 5:28
- Luke 18:35. Reckless abandonment to God with no alternative brings miracles.
2. Resolute Faith: A faith that is marked by determination.
- Mark 7:24-29
- Sometimes a little challenge makes us miss out on God's blessings for us; do not allow discouragement.
Limitation is something that control the size or extent of something. Limitation also determines how much of a thing is possible. It controls what a person is able to do, placing a limit on what is achievable.
The human mind has placed a strong limitation around it, contrary to #dominion that God had in mind at the beginning (Genesis 1:26). It sets the limits to what one can attain.
- We are called, as believers, to a life that is only inhibited in God.
- This life is not by what you did or are doing; it is by God's grace.
DIVINE, means a deity or God. NATURE, means of this world.
DIVINE NATURE: God's ability that controls the world or the way of God that controls personality or character.