23/09/2026
*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL*
Wednesday, 23rd September 2026
*LOVE THE CHURCH FROM YOUR HEART*
Pastor Chris
*Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood (Acts 20:28).*
The Church of Jesus Christ is the most powerful organism in the world. We’re far more than an organization; we’re an organism. The Church is a living thing, the living body of Christ in the earth. This is why your attitude towards the Church matters a great deal. You must consciously love the Church of God from the depths of your heart.
The Apostle Paul, by the Spirit, describes the Church as that which God *“purchased with his own blood.”* The Lord Jesus paid an extraordinary price for the Church, the price of His blood, His very life. Therefore, to love Christ is to love His Church.
This love must go beyond the walls of your local assembly or denomination. Sometimes, people become so conscious of denominational differences; names, structures, or traditions that they forget the greater truth: we’re all one body in Christ. The local assembly down your street, though different from yours in style or administration, is still made up of God’s people. Love them. Appreciate them. Pray for them. Honour the work God is doing through them.
The Bible says in *Ephesians 4:4, “There is one body, and one Spirit….”* We aren’t rivals competing against one another; we’re one body, one family, brothers and sisters in Christ. When this understanding fills your heart, it’ll rid it of jealousy, strife and division to see and relate with fellow Christians with greater love, honour and sincerity because you recognize that the same life of Christ flows through all of us. What a blessing to belong to the family of God; it’s the greatest family in the world. Praise God!
*PRAYER / CONFESSION*
*Dear Father, thank you for making me a member of the body of Christ. I walk in love for the Church and for every member of the family of God. I honour and appreciate your work and your grace in the lives of fellow Christians around the world, and I declare that they’re strong in faith, giving glory to you always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*
*FURTHER STUDY*
*1 Corinthians 12:12-13*
12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.
13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
*Psalm 133:1*
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
*Ephesians 4:1-5*
1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;
5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism
*DAILY SCRIPTURE READING*
*1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN*
Ephesians 1:1-14 & Isaiah 11-12
*2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN*
1 Timothy 6:1-16 & Jeremiah 41
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*Rhapsody of Realities TeeVo*
Wednesday, 23rd September 2026
*FILTER IT*
*(Guard Your Heart).*
Rev. Dr. Chris Oyakhilome, DSc DSc DD.
📖 *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 plans for me, and I walk in His blessings.”*
Use the Word of God as your filter to stop wrong thoughts from taking root in your heart. Whatever life you’re living now comes from your thoughts and words. The Bible says, *“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind….”(Romans 12:2).* Transformation starts with your thought patterns. Reject fear, lack, or negativity. Instead, focus on success in school, relationships, talents, and joy that comes from God’s Word.
Choose thoughts of victory, health, prosperity, happiness, and fulfilment—whatever aligns with God’s Word. Every time you scroll, watch a video, or listen to someone, ask: “Does this encourage God’s truth or plant fear?” Let His Word guide what you accept. Keep vigilant watch over your heart because what you allow in will shape who you become.
📖 *GO DEEPER*
*Philippians 4:8*
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things
*Romans 12:2*
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
🔊 *PRAY*
*Dear Father, thank you for your Word that gives me the right information to think and meditate upon. I declare that your Word will continually find a fertile ground in my heart and produce in me everything it talks about, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*
📚 *DAILY BIBLE READING*
*ONE YEAR*
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Galatians 6:1-18, Amos 1-4
*TWO YEAR*
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Galatians 6:1-18, Amos 1-4
🎯 *ACT*
*When a negative thought tries to settle, open your mouth and reject it. Note: You don’t fight thoughts with thoughts; you fight thoughts with words.*
✍️ *My Notes*
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*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES*
*FOR EARLY READERS*
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WEDNESDAY, 23RD SEPTEMBER 2026
*BE HAPPY TODAY!*
👤PASTOR CHRIS
📖 *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’ Name. Amen.*