TOPIC: GROW BEFORE DATING
MEMORISE: Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Proverbs 4:23
BIBLE READING: 1 THESSALONIANS 4:3-4
3 For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:
4 That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour;
MESSAGE:
Dating is one of the most debated topics among Christian teenagers and youth these days.
This is because there are so many mindsets and beliefs about dating.
My dear child, let me inform you that dating is not for children or teenagers.
One must attain a level of maturity in all areas before thinking of going on dates: spiritual, financial, mental, emotional, and so on.
This is why I always encourage my teenage daughters to stay focused on their personal growth and career aspirations, rather than becoming distracted by relationships.
These days, I have heard that young men ask ladies they are dating a question, “What are you bringing to the table?”
My dear child, whether you are a boy or a girl, don’t wait until you are asked, ‘What are you bringing to the table?’
Focus on building yourself up in every aspect of life so that when you meet the right person and are ready to settle down in marriage, he or she already knows that you are a person of value and substance.
Quiz:
According to Proverbs 4:23, what should you keep with all diligence?
OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 22 FEBRUARY 2026 KEY POINT:
Forget dating for now. Focus on building yourself up in the most important aspects of life.
OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 22 FEBRUARY 2026 HYMN 3 –
ALL TO JESUS I SURRENDER
1 All to Jesus I surrender,
All to Him I freely give;
I will ever love and trust Him,
In His presence daily live.
Ezoic
Refrain:
I surrender all, I surrender all;
All to Thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.
2 All to Jesus I surrender,
Make me, Savior, wholly Thine;
Let me feel Thy Holy Spirit,
Truly know that Thou art mine. [Refrain]
3 All to Jesus I surrender,
Lord, I give myself to Thee;
Fill me with Thy love and power,
Let Thy blessing fall on me. [Refrain]
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: MARK 4:21-41, NUMBERS 7
AUTHORS: Pastor E. A Adeboye and Pastor Folu Adeboye