╔════════════════╗ *RHAPSODY OF REALITIES* *FOR EARLY READERS* ╚════════════════╝ *👤PASTOR CHRIS* 23rd September *BE HAPPY TODAY!* This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. *(Psalm 118:24)* Do you know that as God’s child, you can win and have a beautiful life every day? You don’t have to wait until you grow older or receive a gift to be happy. So, first, celebrate the progress you make today. It’s good to dream big and work hard in school or at home. But while you’re learning and growing, be glad about the things you can do now. When you’re thankful for your day, you’ll feel peaceful, and it’ll create room for more blessings. So, take time to thank God for His blessings today. *📖SCRIPTURE READING* *1 Timothy 6:6* But godliness with contentment is great gain. *LET'S PRAY* Dear gracious Father, I’m full of joy always, and I live victoriously today, knowing you have perfected all that concerns me, in Jesus’ Na...
_Pastor Chris Oyakhilome_ _Wednesday, September 23rd 2026_ *FILTER IT* _(Guard Your Heart)_ *TO THE BIBLE:* *Proverbs 4:23* _“Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life….”_ *LET’S TALK* Filters are designed to allow only the good parts of a solution or mixture pass through, while the undesirable parts are caught and held back. That’s the same principle the Spirit of God shows us in our opening scripture. Your mind is the door to your spirit, and whatever thoughts or words you allow through will shape your spirit. That’s why you need to screen and filter what enters your heart. Every day, we hear and see all kinds of information, positive and negative. You need a spiritual filter: guard your heart and refuse to process anything that doesn’t line up with God’s Word. For example, if someone says, *“Life is impossible for teens like us,”* or you hear bad news about the economy, don’t let those words define you. Remind yourself: *“God has great p...