**Facilitator:** Good morning, everyone. It’s a blessing to see you all here today as we gather to reflect more deeply on
Sister Christina Ong’s powerful sermon from last Sunday, "Consider The Cost."
Before we begin, let’s still our hearts and ask the
Holy Spirit to guide our thoughts and conversations. Let's pray.
**(Opening Prayer)**
"Heavenly Father, we come before you this morning with grateful hearts. Thank you for your Word that challenges and refines us. Last week, we were confronted with the serious cost of following you. This week, as we look at the final psalms of praise, remind us *why* you are worth any cost. Fill our hearts with worship as we study your character. May our time together be encouraging and edifying. We commit this session to you. In Jesus’ name, **Amen.**"
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"To help us focus our hearts, we're going to spend a few minutes in the beautiful crescendo of the Book of Psalms—Psalms 146 to 150. These are pure, unadulterated praises to God. As we reflect on the cost of discipleship, these psalms remind us of the magnificent God we are committing to.
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**Sharing and Response**
"Thank you, everyone. I hope that time filled your heart with a fresh sense of God's greatness. Now, let’s share and encourage one another. We'll connect what we learned about God's character in the Psalms to the sermon's call to consider the cost of following Him.
Let’s begin with **
Arthur**. Arthur, thank you for being prepared. Could you please share a brief summary of your sermon response and how it connects to the God we see in the Psalms?"
*(After Arthur shares...)*
"Thank you, Arthur. That connection between God's faithfulness and our trust is vital.
Next, let’s hear from **
Aileng**. Aileng, what was a key scripture from the Psalms that stood out to you, and why?"
*(After Aileng shares...)*
"Thank you, Aileng. It’s amazing how praising God puts everything into perspective.
Now, **
Emily**, could you share your reflection on how seeing God's character makes the cost of discipleship meaningful in your current season?"
*(After Emily shares...)*
"Thank you for your honesty, Emily. He is indeed our sure foundation.
Let’s hear from **
Roseline Sik** next. Roseline, how did the psalm you read encourage you in your commitment to Christ?"
*(After Roseline Sik shares...)*
"Thank you, Roseline. That’s a powerful truth.
*(After they share...)*
"Thank you both. We appreciate your wisdom.
**
Roselind and Alex**, your turn. How does the praise in Psalms 146-150 strengthen you for the journey of discipleship?"
*(After they share...)*
"Thank you for sharing that.
Let’s hear from **
Jasmine**. Jasmine, what is your reflection after this time in the Word?"
*(After Jasmine shares...)*
"Thank you, Jasmine. Praise is indeed the fuel for surrender.
**
Teck Yen**, what would you like to add from your reflection?"
*(After Teck Yen shares...)*
"Thank you, Teck Yen.
And finally, **
Mr. Loh Sen**, we’d love to hear from you. How does the greatness of God, as shown in these psalms, impact your view of the cost of following Jesus?"
*(After Mr. Loh Sen shares...)*
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**Closing Prayers**
"Thank you, everyone, for your wonderful insights. We've moved from considering the cost to celebrating the priceless worth of our God. Let’s now close our time in prayer, responding to who He is.
**Jasmine**, you mentioned praise as fuel. Would you please open our closing time in prayer, focusing on praising God for His worthiness?"
*(After Jasmine prays...)*
"Thank you, Jasmine. **Ai Leng**, would you please pray for us next, asking God for the strength to follow Him wholeheartedly?"
*(After Ai Leng prays...)*
"Thank you, Ai Leng. And **Glory**, would you please lead us in a final prayer of commitment and thanksgiving?"
*(After Glory prays...)*
Here’s the revised Closing Prayer with prayer included for Pastor Danny Chiew and the Nepal ministry:
Closing Prayer
Heavenly Father,
We come before You with grateful hearts, remembering that to follow Jesus is to count the cost and to surrender everything under His lordship. Lord, we confess that we often cling to comfort, possessions, and approval—but today we lay them down before You. Teach us costly obedience and total devotion, just as Christ showed us the way.
As the Lantern Festival approaches, may it not only be a celebration of light but a reminder that Christ is the true Light of the world. May Your light shine through us in our communities, in our families, and in every relationship, drawing people to Your saving grace.
We lift up our pastors who are struggling with poor health. Strengthen them in body, renew them in spirit, and surround them with Your peace. Lord, anoint their service with fresh oil and let them know they are not forgotten but deeply loved.
We especially pray for Pastor Danny Chiew and the Nepal Ministry. Father, bless the work of his hands, protect him in his travels, and open doors for the gospel to touch many lives in Nepal. May his ministry bear lasting fruit and may many come to know Christ through his obedience and service.
We also commit our DG members into Your hands. Unite us in love, deepen our discipleship, and help us to encourage one another toward faithfulness. May our group be a place of support, growth, and true fellowship in Christ.
Father, as we close, we pray for the courage to surrender every part of our lives to You—relationships, ambitions, and possessions. Help us to embrace obedience over comfort and devotion with healthy rhythms of rest. May our lives be living testimonies of Your grace, love, and truth.
We pray all this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ,
Amen.
"Amen. And now, let us unite our hearts together in the prayer that encompasses all praise, all provision, and all surrender—the prayer our Lord Jesus taught us. Let's pray:
**All:** *Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.*
Thank you all for a wonderful time of fellowship. Let’s go out this week with hearts full of praise, ready to follow our worthy King, whatever the cost. Amen."
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