OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS DATE: FRIDAY 29TH OF SEPTEMBER, 2023 THEME: INSPIRE SOMEONE

MEMORISE: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:16

BIBLE TEXT: Matthew 5:14-16

[14]Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

[15]Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.

[16]Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

MESSAGE: 

I believe that you must have been inspired by someone through his/her actions or words to change your life in a significant way. This shows that positive inspiration can make one healthier, happier and more fulfilled. Today's Bible text enjoins us to inspire others by shining our light so that God will be glorified.

The world is filled with so much trouble, and to inspire someone, you must have a level of pedigree and demonstrate that you are capable of doing many things. Therefore, to inspire others, you need to have the following traits:

- Be sincere. People will appreciate you and be inspired when they discover that you are sincere, real and genuine.

- Show a genuine interest in people by being curious about their lives and ask questions to learn a lot from them.

- Be emotionally balanced. Don't get angry at every slight provocation; be in control of your emotions so that others can emulate you.

KEY POINT

You can influence people positively through your words and actions.

HYMN 21 - I WANT TO BE LIKE JESUS

1. I want to be like Jesus, 

So lowly and so meek;

For no one mark'd an angry word,

That ever heard Him speak, 

2. I want to be like Jesus, 

So frequently in prayer;

Alone upon the mountain top, 

He met his Father there. 

3. I want to be like Jesus, 

I never, never find

That He, though persecuted was

To anyone unkind. 

4. I want to be like Jesus, 

Engaged in doing good;

So that of me it may be said 

"He hath done what he could."

5. I want to be like Jesus, 

Who sweetly said to all,

"Let little children come to Me;"

I would obey the call. 

6. But oh I'm not like Jesus, 

As anyone may see;

O gentle Saviour, send Thy grace,

And make me like to Thee

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 

Zechariah 6-10

AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE 

PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE