OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS DATE: THURSDAY 7TH OF DECEMBER, 2023 THEME: PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

 

MEMORISE: Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might. Ecclesiastes 9:10

BIBLE TEXT: Matthew 5:48

[48]Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

MESSAGE: 

To be perfect means to do things flawlessly. Unfortunately, this attribute is lacking, particularly with some artisans and many so-called skilled individuals. Many Nigerians would rather buy foreign products because some local manufacturers produce substandard products. I have had bad experiences with some skilled professionals who did wishy-washy jobs in the Church, and it grieves me. I just ask God to have mercy on them.

My child, perfection in anything cannot be gotten overnight; you have to consistently practice. When you do something consistently, you will understand several methods to do it. Do you have any skills? Practice them more and gain perfection. Would you like to practise any profession in life? Start now by volunteering in a company in line with your profession during your holidays so that by the time you graduate from school, you will have a level of knowledge to build on. This experience will come in handy when you need a full-time job or start your own business.

KEY POINT:

Perfection in anything is attainable.

HYMN 8 - FORTH IN YOUR NAME, O LORD, I GO, 

1. Forth in your name, O Lord, I go, 

My daily labor to pursue,

You only, Lord, resolved to know

In all I think or speak or do.

2. The task your wisdom has assigned

Here let me cheerfully fulfill; 

In all my work your presence find,

And prove your good and perfect will.

3. You may I set at my right hand,

Whose eyes my inmost secrets view,

And labor on at your command

And offer all my work to you.

4. Help me to bear your easy yoke

In ev'ry moment watch and pray,

And still to things eternal look

And hasten to that glorious day.

5. Then with delight may I employ

All that your bounteous grace has given,

And run my earthly course with joy,

And closely walk with you in heaven.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 

Galatians 4-6

AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE 

PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE