Open Heaven For Teens 30 September 2022 – Be Appreciative

TOPIC: Be Appreciative [Open Heaven for Teens 30 September 2022]

MEMORISE: In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18

READ: Psalms 105:1-3

1. O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.
2. Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works.
3. Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Ephesians 2:1-22, Isaiah 19-21

MESSAGE:

During the pandemic that spread round the world in 2020 and 2021, many countries were under lockdown. There was no schooling, partying, buying and selling in the markets. Socializing became difficult also as people were forced to stay indoors. The world stood still for months. This period made it easy for people to appreciate the seemingly little things that people take for granted, for instance, being able to move freely, do bank transactions, socialize with people et cetera. To think that this is the fate of those in the prisons. It’s really not a good thing to be locked down. No wonder Nigerians strongly kicked against the lockdown when the Government announced a second wave of the Coronavirus. May you never be locked down in any aspect of your life, in Jesus name.

Don’t wait until you are locked down before you thank God for being able to move about if you can. Appreciate God for every seemingly little thing because the lack of it might make life unbearable.

ACTION POINT:

List ten things that you are grateful for and thank God for them.

HYMN: When Upon Life’s Billows You Are Tempest-Tossed

1. When upon life’s billows
   you are tempest tossed,
   When you are discouraged,
   thinking all is lost,
   Count your many blessings,
   name them one by one,
   And it will surprise you
   what the Lord hath done.

CHORUS
Count your blessings,
name them one by one;
Count your blessings,
see what God hath done;
Count your blessings,
name them one by one;
Count your many blessings,
see what God hath done.

2. Are you ever burdened
   with a load of care?
   Does the cross seem heavy
   you are called to bear?
   Count your many blessings,
   ev’ry doubt will fly,
   And you will be singing
   as the days go by.
3. When you look at others
   with their lands and gold,
   Think that Christ has promised
   you His wealth untold;
   Count your many blessings,
   money cannot buy
   Your reward in heaven,
   nor your home on high.
4. So, amid the conflict,
   whether great or small,
   Do not be discouraged,
   God is over all;
   Count your many blessings,
   angels will attend,
   Help and comfort give you
   to your journey’s end.

Daily Devotional for Teen’s guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer’s Ministries.