╔════════════════╗ *RHAPSODY OF REALITIES* *FOR EARLY READERS* ╚════════════════╝ *👤PASTOR CHRIS* 6th October *LEARN TO PRAY* Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place… one of His disciples said to Him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray…’ *(Luke 11:1)* Jesus often spent time praying. He talked with the Father with faith, knowing He was heard. His disciples noticed this. They saw that Jesus prayed regularly and that His prayers made a difference. So, one day, they asked Him, *“...Lord, teach us to pray...”* (Luke 11:1). They wanted to learn how to talk to God the right way. You can pray like Jesus, too. When you pray with faith and trust in God, your prayers make a difference. They bring changes, blessings, and grace to your life, and to others around you. *📖SCRIPTURE READING* *Mark 11:24* Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. *LET'S PRAY* My prayers a...
_Pastor Chris Oyakhilome_ _Tuesday, October 6th 2026_ *YOUR SET TIME TO REJOICE* _(The Joy Of The Lord Is Your Strength)_ *TO THE BIBLE:* *Philippians 4:4* _“Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!”_ *LET’S TALK* In sports, coaches often teach athletes to smile or celebrate after a mistake or during physical exhaustion. This isn’t because the situation is funny, but because the physical act of celebrating can help interrupt the cycle of panic and fatigue. It gives them the strength to finish the race. There is a profound spiritual truth here: celebrating before the victory appears is actually a source of supernatural strength. You may say, *“What if the circumstances of my life aren’t such that should give room for rejoicing? What if school feels overwhelming? What if my friends misunderstand me, my grades drop, or things at home feel tense? How am I supposed to rejoice then?”* That’s precisely the time to rejoice! Yes, your joy is independent of circumstance...