Chorus: I will bless the Lord and give Him glory
Prayer
Bless the Lord and give Him all the glory
Chorus: Ancient of days as old as you are
Offer a prayer of thanksgiving and ask for the blood of Jesus to wash all we do and all we are; that we might be a delight before the Lord.
Song: peace, perfect peace
Prayer Points
- Pray that the presence of peace will reign in this world and on this land during the forthcoming local elections.
- Intercede for our leaders – that the Lord would raise leaders who will be faithful.
- Let us pray for national unity and against terrorism that is currently operating. Heal divisions, Lord.
- Pray for the upcoming “March for Jesus” that it would be successful, that the Lord would be glorified, and that many will come to the Lord as a result.
- Ask for healing for those in hospital and for those who are sick, that He may restore them.
- Pray for success for all programmes of the Local Churches.
- Ask for yourself that in all things you shall be successful, to the Glory of God.
- Thank the Lord for answered prayer.
Recognise that you are in the presence of God- bow your head, close your eyes and say “I stand in awe of you”
When the High Priest went into the presence of God, they did not go anyhow
‘I stand in awe of you, these 2 hours, I have come to fellowship and worship with brethren. ‘Recognise His presence
Let’s raise a crescendo of praise to God
Update: Sis Vivian is talking and recovering. Let us give thanks for deliverance.
Thank the Lord that we are a praying church. “The church prayed”. By faith, give thanks for our sister’s healing – we have not seen it yet, but by faith we thank Him. “I know you have done it already” Thank God.
Declare that you have a very big God.
Give thanks, one after the other. “Lord, I give thanks for…”
Reflect on the “Good things of life”. May we know the good things of life, Amen
“If there is something in you, make sure you use the thing in you, or it will remain dormant.” “Make much of God and little (or nothing) of ourselves.”
Lord, thank you for where you have brought us from.
Life Hidden with Christ
Exhortation by Brother Gary
Bible verses: Colossians 3:1-4, 15
How does the reality of your life being hidden with Christ affect how you view your personal failures and successes?
Pray that we will have the grace to fix our eyes (to focus) on Christ.
Homework Review
Last week were asked to write down what we have have learned on this platform over the last few months and bring it with us this week.
Summaries
- There are boundaries: Protective, not restrictive.
- Do not let yourselves be goaded
- Goodwill is the will of God
- We are not unaware: distractions, don’t get distracted
- The importance of prayer
How would someone know they are under the influence of witchcraft? Control – Superstition that controls your behaviour. But Christ has set us free! Hallelujah.
Hymn: Here is Love Vast as the Ocean
2 or 3 people worship the Lord before we close
Homework
“How does the reality of your life being hidden with Christ affect how you view your personal failures and successes?”
Consider this question and bring an answer with you next week.