RCCG House Fellowship Leader Manual For September 4, 2022, Lesson 1: Topic – Be Grateful
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RCCG HOUSE FELLOWSHIP MEMBERS’ MANUAL
DATE: SUNDAY, 4TH SEPTEMBER, 2022
LESSON: 01
TOPIC: BE GRATEFUL
HOUSE FELLOWSHIP ANTHEM
1. I love this family of God,
So closely knitted into one,
They have taken me into their arms
And am so glad to be
A part of this great family
2. I bless this family of God,
So greatly prospered by the Lord,
They have taken me into their arms
And am so glad to be
A part of this great family
3. I know this family of God,
So deeply rooted in the word,
They have taken me into their arms
And am so glad to be
A part of this great family
4. I see this family of God,
So highly lifted above all,
They have taken me into their arms
And am so glad to be
A part of this great family
5. Come, join this family of God,
So highly favoured by the Lord,
They have taken me into their arms
And am so glad to be
A part of this great family.
A. MEMORY VERSE: “O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever”. 1 Chronicles 16:34.
B. BIBLE TEXT: PSALMS 136:1-8
1. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
2. O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.
3. O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.
4. To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.
5. To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.
6. To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.
7. To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever:
8. The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever.
C. LESSON INTRODUCTION: To Be grateful means to express one’s thankfulness, showing appreciation to someone whom we have benefited from. This is done to fellow human beings; and God who is our maker, for all Her has done, all He is doing and for what He will still do for us. He (God) even wants this from us according to 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. Therefore, be grateful to Him for your life.
WHEN SHOULD WE BE GRATEFUL UNTO GOD?
The Bible says, “In every thing give thanks….” 1 Thessalonians 5:18, and also the book of Philippians 4:4 teaches us to rejoice in the Lord always because a grateful heart is a joyous heart. Therefore, being grateful to God is needful from you as a true child of God.
WHAT CAN YOU BE GRATEFUL UNTO GOD FOR?
There are so many things which are the blessings of God upon our lives, things seen and unseen. Though these good deeds of God are uncountable but the following are some of them.
1. For whom God is to you and His unqualified mercy. Psalms 107:1
2. For His unfailing love that is without limit. 1 Corinthians 16:34, 1 John 4:8
3. For His provisions at all times. Philippians 4:19
4. For the assurance of safety. Psalms 91:5-79
CONCLUSION: If not because the Lord was on our side, we would not have been alive till today, because we got no power nor means of protection for our lives other than the Lord Himself who had been our shelter, and our help in times of need. We should therefore ensure that we are thankful to Him in order to gain more of His attention of blessings, provisions, protection etc. for our lives. So, BE GRATEFUL UNTO GOD.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Thank Him for His endless goodness and mercies.
2. Father, help me to be thankful and grateful with upright heart as I continually benefit from Your unwavering faithfulness.
3. Pray for the rapid growth of RCCG spiritually, materially and numerically.
4. Pray for Daddy G.O and his entire family.
5. Your personal prayer request.
GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK:
MONDAY: Those Who are grateful to God are already blessed. Psalms 119:2.
TUESDAY: Bless the Lord and be confident in His promises. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4.
WEDNESDAY: God’s plan for blessing is already in place, therefore be grateful! Ephesians 1:3.
THURSDAY: Don’t let what you see confuse you about God’s promises. 2 Corinthians 4:18.
FRIDAY: Darkness cannot comprehend His light, He is ever able. John 1:5.
SATURDAY: Jesus died for you, to reconcile you to God: That is grace. John 3:16.
SUNDAY: His word says GOODNESS and MERCIES shall follow you all the days of your life. Psalms 23:6.