FOCUS OF THE MONTH
Forgiveness Between One Another
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another,
even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. – Ephesians 4:32
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Sister Mildred Brown – June 5 – Class 08
Sister Joan Crump – June 7 – Class 01
Sister Johnnie Jackson – June 10 – Class 04
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Overview: It is now time for the people of God to put aside our own agendas and walk in the newness of life. If we would be consistent in reading the Bible at least fifteen minutes every day, the Holy Spirit would move us from head knowledge to a heart transformation. We will no longer have a form of godliness which denies the powers thereof but instead, we will desire to have an intimate relationship with our God, which is more valuable than anything in this world.
God is actively pursuing us through Jesus Christ and He wants us to desire a deeper relationship with Himself. Let’s respond out of an obedient heart and begin to draw close to Him. Past sins, mistakes and/or guilt may sometimes make us feel unworthy to come before a Holy God. However, we must remember that Jesus paid the penalty for our sins and God has forgiven us. We must be thankful for His grace and forgive ourselves.
Remember, we still may have battles to overcome but God will give us a song of deliverance. He is faithful to extend His love toward us forever.
Monday, June 5, 2017 – What Do We Want? – Romans 8:1-11
Focus: Our desires should change when we are raised in the newness of life. Let’s put aside our own agenda and live in abundance for Jesus now and forever.
Scriptures: Romans 12:2; Colossians 3:1
Tuesday, June 6, 2017 – Fifteen-Minute Challenge – Psalm 119:33-40
Focus: Let’s be consistent in reading the Bible at least fifteen minutes daily. The Holy Spirit will move God’s Word from our head to our hearts to help us develop an intimacy with God, which is more valuable than anything.
Scriptures: Acts 17:10-12
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 – God Calling – Genesis 3:1-10
Focus: God called us into a deep relationship with Himself and actively pursues us through Jesus Christ. Let’s show our gratitude to Jesus for paying the penalty for our sins. Let’s respond with an obedient heart that will draw close to God.
Scriptures: James 4:8
Thursday, June 8, 2017 – Rings and Grace – Hebrews 8:6-13
Focus: We may still feel bad about past mistakes, remember, Jesus paid the penalty for our sins and God has forgiven us. Let’s thank God for His grace and forgive ourselves.
Scriptures: Romans 8:1-2; Ephesians 1:4-12.
Friday, June 9, 2017 – A Reason to Sing – 2 Chronicles 20:14-22
Focus: God wants to change our hearts and minds. It doesn’t matter what our battles are today, God encourages us to sing praises to His name. He is Faithful and His love is everlasting.
Scriptures: Acts 16:25
Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson
The Battle Belongs to the Lord
All of us face various kinds of battles in our lives. No one escapes problems and challenges, which we often call the “storms of life”. The good news is that God already knows what He will do when we face difficulties. He has a plan to bring us victory. 2nd Chronicles 20:17 tells us that we do not need to fight our own battle because our battles belong to the Lord not to us. All we need to do is take our positions and remain in them until our break through comes.
What is our position? It is praising and worshiping God. We praise and worship God for who He is and express our appreciation for the good He has done, is doing, and will continue to do. Let’s take up our position on the battle field by overcoming life’s struggles through singing, praising and worshiping.
When your enemy presses hard do not fear
The battle belongs to the Lord
Take courage, my friend, your redemption is near
The battle belongs to the Lord
We sing glory and honor and power to the Lord
Praise the Lord for His mercy endures forever