TOPIC: Appreciate Your Journey
MEMORISE: I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well. Psalm 139:14
BIBLE READING: Galatians 6:4-5
4 But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.
5 For every man shall bear his own burden.
MESSAGE:
It is so easy to get caught in the trap of comparing oneself, especially when scrolling through social media. A person might see someone else’s achievements, travels, and seemingly perfect life on their social media pages, and suddenly feel like his or her journey is inadequate. This mindset can take away the joy that God intends for the fellow.
God didn’t create us to live someone else’s story. He designed us uniquely, with our own gifts, talents, and purpose. Comparing yourself to others often leads to envy, discouragement, or pride and none of these honours God. It also poisons your spirit and distracts you from God’s plan.
My dear child, instead of measuring yourself against others, focus on your own path. Celebrate your progress, no matter how small it seems. Trust that God’s timing for your life is perfect, even if it looks different from those around you. Always be grateful for what you have and where God is taking you.
KEY POINT:
Whenever you feel the urge to compare yourself with others, pause and reflect on God’s goodness in your life.
HYMN 9: My Soul Is So Happy In Jesus
1 My soul is so happy in Jesus,
For He is so precious to me;
His voice it is music to hear it,
His face it is heaven to see.
Chorus:
I am happy in Him,
I am happy in Him;
My soul with delight
He fills day and night.
For I am happy in Him.
2 He sought me so long ere I knew Him,
When wand’ring afar from the fold;
Safe home in His arms He hath bro’t me,
To where there are pleasures untold. [Chorus]
3 His love and His mercy surround me,
His grace like a river doth flow;
His Spirit, to guide and to comfort,
Is with me wherever I go. [Chorus]
4 They say I shall some day be like Him,
My cross and my burden lay down;
Till then I will ever be faithful,
In gathering gems for His crown. [Chorus]
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:Matthew 13:1-32, Genesis 41
Authors: Pastor E.A. Adeboye and Pastor Folu