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Glorious God

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THANKSGIVING PROGRAM

Text: Isaiah 12:4-5 (NASB)
And on that day you will say, “Give thanks to the LORD, call on His name. Make known His deeds among the peoples; make them remember that His name is exalted.” Praise the LORD in song, for He has done glorious things; let this be known throughout the earth.

English dictionary describes thanksgiving as an act of gratitude especially to God
In other words, thanksgiving is expression of heartfelt appreciation for kindness and or favour earned
God has always show us favour, love and kindness, our duty as human is to reciprocate his kindness towards us through thanksgiving
I encourage each and everyone of us to find a suitable time out of our busy schedules to appreciate God today and you will never regret doing so.

Thanking song: Only You Are Holy by Frank Edward

Prayer: Dear God, Thank you for your amazing power and work in our lives, thank you for your goodness and for your blessings over us. Thank you for your great love and care. Thank you for your sacrifice so that we might have freedom and life. Forgive us for when we don’t thank you enough, for who you are, for all that you do, for all that you’ve given. Help us to set our eyes and our hearts on you afresh. Renew our spirits, fill us with your peace and joy. We love you and we need you, this day and every day. We give you praise and thanks, for You alone are worthy! In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

REMINDER: PREPARATION LIMITS AGGRESSIVE NEGATIVITY (PLAN)
REMEMBER TO PLAN BEFORE STARTING, THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO UNLIMITED SUCCESS.
NOTE: THERE ARE TWO CATEGORIES OF PLAN
1. PLAN TO SUCCEED
2. PLAN TO FAIL
IF YOU DO NOT PLAN TO SUCCEED, YOU WILL PLAN TO FAIL
THE CHOICE IS LEFT FOR YOU
GOD BLESS YOU

See you next week same day same time

RED LIGHTS AND GREEN LIGHTS (1)

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TEXT:  “They tried to go…but the Spirit…would not let them.” Acts 16:7 CEV



WHEN GOD gives you a green light, you must go. And when He gives you a red light, you must stop. *“Paul and his friends went through Phrygia and Galatia, but the Holy Spirit would not let them preach in Asia. After they arrived in Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not let them. So they went on through Mysia until they came to Troas. During the night, Paul had a vision of someone from Macedonia who was standing there and begging him, ‘Come over to Macedonia and help us!’ After Paul had seen the vision, we began looking for a way to go to Macedonia…sure that God had called us to preach the good news there”* (vv. 6-10 CEV).

After a series of green lights, God gave Paul a red light. Why?
(1) Because the timing wasn’t right. Apollos had to go there first and lay the groundwork.
(2) Because God needed Paul and Barnabas elsewhere.
(3) Because God wanted them to be more seasoned before embarking on such a major mission.

Note the words, *“They tried to go…but the Spirit…would not let them.”* How reassuring! God loves you so much that He will save you from your own misguided plans.
The Canadian preacher A.B. Simpson said: “Often there’s nothing as godly as inactivity on our part, or nothing as harmful as restless working, for God has promised to work His sovereign will.”

Today God may be saying to you, *“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted [in this situation]”* (Psalm 46:10 NKJV). Please pay attention!

FURTHER READING:* 1 John 1:1 – 3:10, John 7:14-24, Ps 104:19-26, Pro 24:28

THOUGHTS ON GIVING

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TEXT:  “If it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously. Romans 12:8 NIV (1995)

THE BIBLE says; *“We have different gifts…If a man’s gift is…contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously”* (vv. 6-8 NIV 1995).

Every believer receives grace for giving, but some of us have the gift of giving. Who are these people? They have a gift of making money. Everything they touch turns to gold. They have the Midas touch. They know how to make wise investments and recognize a good deal. Indeed, good deals are drawn to them like iron to a magnet. They know how to get the best return on their money. If you’re one of these people, you must realize that your ability to accumulate wealth is actually a gift from God:
*“And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth”* (Deuteronomy 8:18 NKJV).
God also says, *“ I am the Lord your God, who teaches you to profit, who leads you by the way you should go”* (Isaiah 48:17 NKJV).
But don’t let prosperity lead you into pride. You’re not wealthy because of your ability to wheel and deal, but because God has blessed you. And He has done it for a reason; so that you can be a blessing to others.

God told Abraham, *“I will bless you and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing”* (Genesis 12:2 NKJV).
That means when God taps you on the shoulder and tells you to write a check, don’t argue with Him. Just say, “How much?” You say, “Why should I do that?” Because God can not only add, He can subtract.

FURTHER READING: Eph 4:17 – 6:24, John 1:14-28, Ps 29, Pro 22:26-29

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF WHEN YOU’RE ALONE

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TEXT:  “Turn to me and have mercy, for I am alone and in deep distress.” Psalm 25:16 NLT

DAVID, WHO committed adultery with another man’s wife, prayed:

*“Turn to me and have mercy, for I am alone and in deep distress. My problems go from bad to worse. Oh, save me from them all!…See how many enemies I have and how viciously they hate me! Protect me! Rescue my life from them! Do not let me be disgraced, for in you I take refuge. May integrity and honesty protect me, for I put my hope in you”* (vv. 16-21 NLT).

How can you protect yourself in areas where you’re vulnerable?
(1) By staying close to God. When you’re lonely, distancing from God doesn’t make sense. It just increases your exposure to things like infidelity, pornography, drugs, and alcohol.

(2) By coming out of hiding. Get involved in some aspect of ministry. Be willing to be more transparent by getting to know others and letting them get to know you. Shakespeare said, “Fire that is closest kept burns most of all.” When you spend time around people who truly care about you, loneliness ceases to be such an issue.

(3) By taking the focus off yourself. Winston Churchill said, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Victory comes by reaching out to those in need; by giving of yourself, praying for them, loving and serving them.

(4) By forgiving those who’ve hurt you. Isolating yourself when you’ve been hurt just leads to bitterness. Forgive, turn it over to God, let Him deal with your offender—and get on with your life.

FURTHER READING: Thu 1 Sam 20:30 – 23:29, Matt 27:57-66, Ps 60, Pro 22:7-11

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