TOPIC: You Are Not Alone
MEMORISE: Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ Isaiah 41:10
BIBLE READING: Psalms 23:1-6
1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
MESSAGE:
There are days when you may feel like no one truly understands you. Perhaps you’ve felt unloved by members of your family. Some of your classmates, or even some members of your church. I want you to know that God sees you. He walks with you through every valley, and His presence is your greatest comfort.
Are you struggling academically, and some of your classmates make fun of you? Do not be discouraged; instead, be confident that God is working something great in your life. If you feel bad about your performance in a subject, don’t let it weigh you down. Ask God for wisdom, and seek help from someone who is very knowledgeable in the subject.
My dear child, there may even be moments when, despite having many friends, you still feel a sense of loneliness. At such times, simply whisper the name Jesus’, and ask Him to fill your heart with His love afresh. The love of Jesus is your safe place, run to it, rest in it, and be assured that you are never alone.
PRAYER POINT:
Father, please surround me with Your presence and fill my heart with Your peace.
HYMN 65: BLESSED ASSURANCE, JESUS IS MINE
1 Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
Born of His spirit, washed in His blood.
Chorus
This is my story; this is my song,
Praising my Saviour all the day. Long;
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Saviour all the day long.
2 Perfect submission, perfect delight,
Visions of rapture now burst on my sight,
Angels descending, bring from above
Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.
3 Perfect submission, perfect all is rest,
I in my saviour am happy and blest
Watching waiting looking above
Filled with his goodness lost in His love.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Mark 12:28-44 Deuteronomy 8-10
Authors: Pastor E. A. Adeboye and Pastor Folu Adeboye