OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 22 DECEMBER 2022 THURSDAY: TIME FOR EVERYTHING

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 22 DECEMBER 2022 MEMORIZE: He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. Psalms 126:6

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 22 DECEMBER 2022 BIBLE READING ECCLESIASTES 3:1-8

1. To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

2. A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;

3. A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;

4. A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

5. A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;

6. A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;

7. A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

8. A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 22 DECEMBER 2022 MESSAGE

Have you ever wondered why we have different seasons? A good farmer will never joke with seasons because he/she understands that there is a certain period during which seeds are best planted so they can grow and be harvested later.

The same principle is applicable to life. My child, there is a time for everything on earth and as children of God, we are expected to understand times and seasons so that we don’t labour in vain.

For instance, it would be wrong of you to be concerned about the kind of husband or wife you would marry when you should be concerned with your studies and how to make your life better. Having a girl/boyfriend at this time is misplaced priority.

Having a good understanding of time will also guide ones actions. For instance, if you read the Gospels, you will understand that when the Pharisees attacked Jesus, sometimes, He would be silent, other times He would speak. He knew when to speak and when to be quiet, so should you. Know when to be quiet and when to speak.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 22 DECEMBER 2022 PRAYER POINT

Father, please give me the wisdom to know the right time for everything.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 22 DECEMBER 2022 HYMN

I’M PRESSING ON THE UPWARD WAY

1. I’m pressing on the upward way,
New heights I’m gaining every day;
Still praying as I onward bound,
“Lord, plant my feet on higher
ground”.

CHORUS
Lord, lift me up and let me stand,
By faith on heaven’s table-land;
Where love and joy and light abound,
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.

2. My heart has no desire to stay,
Where doubts arise and fears dismay;
Though some may dwell where
these abound,
My constant aim is higher ground.

3. Beyond the mist I fain would rise,
To rest beneath unclouded skies,
Above earth’s turmoil peace is found
By those who dwell on higher ground.

4. I long to scale the utmost height,
Though rough the way, and hard the fight,
My song while climbing shall resound
Lord lead me on to higher ground.

5. Lord lead me up the mountain side,
I dare not climb without my Guide;
And heaven gained, I’ll gaze around,
With grateful heart from higher ground.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 22 DECEMBER 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: REVELATION 13:1-18, NAHUM 1-3