Supplication and Thanksgiving for Guidance and Protection
Understanding the importance of supplication and thanksgiving in seeking God's guidance and protection as exemplified in the Psalms. The study explores the concept of supplication, the need for prayer and thanksgiving, and the benefits of seeking God's intervention in our lives.
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SUPPLICATION AND THANKSGIVING FOR GUIDANCE AND PROTECTION
MEMORY VERSE: The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore, heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him . Psalm 28:7. TEXT: Psalm 25:1-22; 26:1-12; 27:1-14; 28:1- 9; 29:1-11; 30:1-12 my
INTRODUCTION God has specific plan for us, especially believers. He had a plan for Adam, Abraham, Joseph, the children of Israel, the Apostles, and it was all fulfilled. For God s plan to come to reality in our lives, we have a part to play. It is not automatic that things must happen as it was planned. The Psalmist realised this and so, he spent time in the presence of God to pray and seek for guidance. God in His love and mercy, answered his prayers and he did not forget to offer praises and thanksgiving to God.
If you desire to enjoy Gods guidance, protection, and other blessings, you must make supplication to God. WHAT IS SUPPLICATION? Supplication means making one s request known to God. INTRODUCTION CONT D. The Bible encourages that you should Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God .Philippians 4:6 . It is by prayer, supplication and thanksgiving, that we bring our requests unto God.
INTRODUCTION CONTD. We shall consider the study under three sub-headings SUPPLICATION FOR GUIDANCE AND PROTECTION 1 THANKSGIVING MIGHTY ACTS FOR GOD S 2 BENEFITS OF SUPPLICATION AND THANKSGIVING 3
1. SUPPLICATION FOR GUIDANCE AND PROTECTION: Psalm 25:1-22; 26: 1-12; 28:1-9; Matthew 7:7-8; Ephesians 6:18; Philippians 4:6; 1 Timothy 2:1-3 The psalmist recognized that he needed God s presence and guidance to overcome all the challenges that would come his way. He knew that without God, he could do nothing; therefore, he was not ashamed to confess his inadequacy to God The psalmist always prayed to God for help in time of need.
Whenever we are facing any challenge or problems in our lives, we should go to God in prayers for solution to the problems, Psalm 50:15. There is no specific time set aside for supplication and prayers to God. The Bible commands us to Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Remember, when we pray, we are talking to God; and we should talk to Him with respect and with our eyes closed to avoid distractions. 1. SUPPLICATION FOR GUIDANCE AND PROTECTION CONT D. WHAT IS SUPPLICATION? Supplication is an act of asking for something earnestly and humbly from God. Through prayer and supplication, we make our requests known to God.
1. SUPPLICATION FOR GUIDANCE AND PROTECTION CONTD. Friends of Jesus must spend time to pray for guidance to make right choices in the area of academics, friendship, career and other important decisions. However, if you are still doing bad things, John 9:31 says, God will not answer your prayers. Therefore, you have to repent of your sins and confess them to God. Ask for forgiveness and cleansing through the blood of Jesus
2: THANKSGIVING FOR GODS MIGHTY ACTS: Psalm 27: 1- 14; 29: 1-11; 30: 1-12; 150: 1-6 One of the attributes that made David to become a dearly beloved of the Lord is his act of offering praises and thanksgiving to God at all times. David as a child, encountered opposition and rejection.
2: THANKSGIVING FOR GODS MIGHTY ACTS CONT D. As an adult too, David had lots of problems from within and outside his family. One of his most significant challenges came from king Saul who wanted to hinder the plan of God to make him king. In all these challenges, David trusted the Lord and experienced uncommon victory. He therefore, cultivated the attitude of showing gratitude to God. This is an important lesson to friends of Jesus. Always think of the goodness of God in your life and His mighty acts. Then praise Him as the psalmist commanded in Psalm 150:6.
Offering thanksgiving to God can be done in various ways such as: (i) songs of praise 2: THANKSGIVING FOR GOD S MIGHTY ACTS (ii) prayer of thanksgiving (iii) meditation on God s word and His mighty deeds (iv) offering sacrificial service to others CONT D. (v) exemplary behaviour Supplication to God should always go with thanksgiving. These will attract bountiful blessings to your life.
3: BENEFITS OF SUPPLICATION AND THANKSGIVING: Psalm 25:9; 27:1-6 The benefits of supplication and thanksgiving are so many. They include: Guidance and protection from evil Healing and deliverance from the enemy. Success in examination. Pray and thank God for success before going for any examination. Divine provision All-round victory and eternal life in heaven at last.
3: BENEFITS OF SUPPLICATION AND THANKSGIVING CONT D. There are examples of people in the Bible who through supplication and thanksgiving, received great blessing i. The ten lepers that Jesus healed. ii. Paul and Silas worshipped and praised God in the prison, their prison chains were broken, and their bands were loosed. iii.The walls of Jericho fell flat while the children of Israel praised God. iv.Jehoshaphat and the children of Israel praised God and became victorious over their enemies. It is time to arise now and make your requests known unto God through supplication and thanksgiving THE TEN LEPERS PAUL & SILAS JERICHO WALL FELL
QUESTIONS: 1. What is supplication? 2. Thanksgiving is _________________ 3. Mention two Bible characters who prayed in supplication and offered thanksgiving. 4. (a) Can God answer the prayer of a sinful child? (b) What must a sinful child do? 5. What are the benefits of praying ang giving thanks unto God?
THOUGHT: LESSON: I will pray and praise God at all times. God desires that we continually pray and offer praises unto Him. CHORUSES: i. Oh Lord, I am very, very grateful ii. The walls of Jericho fell down flat. iii.We thank Thee Oh! God of heaven and earth. ACTIVITY: Pray and thank God for all His goodness in your life.
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