FOCUS OF THE MONTH
Giving Thanks
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise
unto him with psalms. — Psalm 95:2 (KJV) (NOG)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Sister Johnsie Brooks – November 20 – Class 03
Sister Nancy Johnson-Evans – November 20 – Class 04
Sister Laura Allen – November 22 – Class 03
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Overview: In a world of turmoil, many of our days are filled with stress and disorder. These are the times where believers must take our burdens to the Lord. He will give us peace that surpasses all understanding. God’s amazing love demonstrated through Jesus’ death and resurrection should compel us to unselfishly lay down our lives for the brethren in service to God.
How can we forget the marvelous things that He has done in our lives? Let’s began to truly focus on the person of God, that He is Love, He is merciful, He is forgiving and so on. In doing so, the Holy Spirit will fill our hearts with praise as we make a joyful noise unto God alone for His goodness!
In response to God’s flourishing care for us, we must thank Him for the harvest of seasons, land and crops that sustains our very existence every day. So, while we are in a season of harvest, let’s not forget the greatest crops of importance to God which is, the human soul. Every soul has a natural instinct to know God but they don’t always pursue Him.
As we encounter loved ones, friends and acquaintances who are longing for something but are not satisfied, let’s direct them to God which is where the heart’s true home is.
***The Scriptures for this week’s lessons are taken from the NAMES OF GOD BIBLE (NOG).
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Monday, November 20, 2017 – Take a Number – John 14:15-27
Focus: Many of our days are filled with stress and disorder. We must make our prayer request known to God and He will give us peace.
Scriptures: Philippians 4:6-7; Isaiah 26:3-4
Tuesday, November 21, 2017 – Helicopter Seeds – John 12:23-33
Focus: The amazing love and grace of God demonstrated through His Son’s sacrificial death and resurrection should compel us to unselfishly give our lives to Him in service.
Scriptures: 1 John 3:16-18
Wednesday, November 22, 2017 – Make a Joyful Noise – Psalm 98
Focus: God has done marvelous things in our lives. Let’s appreciate His person and allow the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with praise as we make a joyful noise unto God alone.
Scriptures: Psalm 100:1-5
Thursday, November 23, 2017 – Harvest and Thanksgiving – Genesis 8:15-9:3
Focus: God provides for our flourishing existence on earth. Let’s thank Him for the harvest of seasons, land and crops that sustains us each day.
Scriptures: Psalm 81:1-4, 10
Friday, November 24, 2017 – The Heart’s True Home – Ecclesiastes 3:10-11
Focus: Every human has a natural instinct to know God, whether we understand it or not. Let’s direct those who are longing for something, to pursue God, which is where the heart’s true home is.
Scriptures: Romans 11:32-36
Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson – In Everything Give Thanks
It’s easy to praise and give thanks when all is sunny and bright,
But have we learned to thank our God in the dark troublesome night?
Do we thank Him then?
Thank Him in sickness and hardship and all the problems that come,
We know He is on His holy throne and when we are in His fold.
Everything that touches our life is good for the soul.
In everything give thanks!
Happy Thanksgiving! May your stuffing be tasty and turkey moist and plump! May your mashed potatoes and gravy have not even one lump! May your yams be delicious and your rolls piping hot! May the apple, blueberry, sweet potato or pumpkin pies take the prize. Here’s to hoping that your Thanksgiving dinner stays off your thighs.