DECEMBER 16 , 2023

 GRATITUDE BIRTHS COMMITMENT

1Samuel 1:27-28
“For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him: Therefore also I have lent him to the LORD; as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the LORD.”

The conventional way of expressing gratitude is saying ‘Thank You’. Though conventional, this is not a sufficient display of gratitude, because gratitude goes beyond what is said.

In our opening text today, we see how Hannah returned to dedicate Samuel unto the service of God after her womb was opened. This shows us that gratitude entails standing by the one to whom you owe thanks and supporting His vision. The most excellent display of gratitude is in rededicating our lives and resources to the furtherance of God’s Kingdom on the earth.

True gratitude births commitment. It starts with what is said, but is perfected in the commitment that we make thereafter. As we give God thanks this season, in what ways would you commit yourself to God’s assignment on the earth? Consider this today and throughout the rest of this month and make a special commitment to God as a sign of your gratitude.

DAILY PRAYER GUIDE

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Startup Prayer: Father in the name of Jesus, strengthen me to give myself wholly to you daily in all that I do, in Jesus name

PRAYER FOR A NATION – SEYCHELLES
Christianity is the largest religion in Seychelles, with Roman Catholicism being its largest denomination. However today, one can observe growth in Evangelical Protestant churches.

Prayer for the nation: Father in the name of Jesus, we pray that by your spirit, the eyes of the people in this nation will be opened to know the truth of your word, in Jesus name.

Prayer for the leaders: Father in the name of Jesus, we pray that you will put the right people in key offices in this land, who will stand up for the truth always, in Jesus name.

PRAYER FOR ISRAEL – (Ps 122:6)
Father in the name of Jesus, we ask today that there will be peace in Jerusalem and that your purposes be established in that city. Amen (Ps 122:6)

PRAYER FOR UNITY IN THE CHURCH
Father in the name of Jesus, we come against every spirit of offense, bitterness, anger, and unforgivness in the church, in Jesus name.

PRAYER FOR SOULS/ REVIVAL
Father in the name of Jesus, we tear down every veil of darkness that has blinded the hearts of the unsaved in our cities: let the light of Christ, penetrate their hearts and mind in Jesus name.

DAILY BIBLE STUDY
Isaiah 11 & 12, Psalms 3, Revelation 16