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WEDNESDAY 26TH AUGUST 2020

PASTOR CHRIS

A HAPPY HEART AND A CHEERFUL MIND

A happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing, but a broken spirit dries up the bones (Proverbs 17:22 AMPC).

A disease such as cancer draws its life from depression, bitterness, anger, resentment, malice and sadness. But laughter, which is one of the easiest, quickest and instantly recognizable expressions of joy and cheerfulness, has curative powers. If people who are sick or faced with dire circumstances in their lives would act simply on God’s Word by learning to laugh often, they’ll be amazed at the sudden change.

There’re those who haven’t laughed in a long time. They’ve almost forgotten how to laugh. They look at their lives and conclude there’s nothing to be happy about. In fact, they’d feel guilty if they caught themselves laughing. They believe laughing is for those who aren’t serious about life. Yet, their stiffness hasn’t made life any easier for them.

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God wants you to know from His Word that laughter is a healer. Your expression of joy is a good starting point for healing and restoration. Sometimes, when life seems to get tough, learn to pull back and laugh. Have a merry heart and a cheerful mind.

Interestingly, you don’t have to pray to God to give you happiness or cheerfulness; it’s a function of your recreated human spirit. You make yourself joyful with the Word of God. Remember, one of the fruits of your recreated human spirit is joy (Galatians 5:22); you’ve got joy in your spirit; and laughter and cheerfulness are expressions of joy.

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CONFESSION
Irrespective of the circumstances, I’m full of joy twenty-four hours a day, for the joy of the Lord is my strength! I’ve been brought into a life of rest, with joy unspeakable and full of glory. The Lord continually fills my mouth with laughter and joy in the Holy Ghost! Glory to His Name forever!

FURTHER STUDY:

Romans 14:17
For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

Psalm 126:2
Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them.

Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,


1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians 10:14-11:1 & Psalms 139-141
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Colossians 3:1-11 & Jeremiah 12

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Aug 26

I have the life and nature of God in me; therefore, I'm more than a conqueror. I live a triumphant and victorious life every day, far above satan, his wiles and all negative systems of this world! Daily, I enjoy the life of victory, success, health, and excellence that the Lord has appointed unto me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Aug 25

God's Word is nourishment for my spirit, refreshment for my soul and health to my body. I am conscious of God's Word, and I believe what it says about me. God's Word says I have eternal life and I live in divine health; I believe it with all my heart, and I affirm it with my mouth: I have eternal life and I live in divine health! Glory to God!

Enjoying your life is a choice you have to make for yourself

Life is a gift, and a calling from God.

Everything in life, including the world around you, was created for your benefit.

All you need to enjoy life to the full is to be yourself and stay in God’s Word.

ROR 25 Aug 2020

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*PASTOR CHRIS *

*Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; (1 Timothy 6:17)*

You can have and enjoy your best life now. You don’t have to wait for the government of your country to set things right and make society
conducive before you enjoy your life. Enjoying your life is a choice you have to make for yourself, if you really want to have God’s best today and for all time.

Life is a gift, and a calling from God. Everything in life, including the world around you, was created for your benefit. All you need to enjoy life to the full is to be yourself and stay in God’s Word. Jesus said, “...I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows)” (John 10:10 AMPC). Think about that!

God has richly given you all things to enjoy. 2 Peter 1:3 says, “According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue.” Enjoy your life to the full; everything you require to that effect has been given to you.

Paul said in 1 Corinthians 3:21, “...all things are yours.” We also read that God has given you richly (not sparsely) ALL things to ENJOY. What you need is to spend time in the Word, to know what’s yours in Christ Jesus, so you can live by His Word and enjoy your life to the full, for His glory.

*CONFESSION *
*I’ve been called into God’s rest. I take charge of my life and enjoy it to its fullest, for Christ has made me a sharer, partner and participator of the divine nature. Therefore, I take advantage of the immense treasures and blessings of the Christ-life. Glory to God!*

*FURTHER STUDY:*
*1 Timothy 6:17 NIV; *
Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.

*Matthew 11:28-30 AMPC*
28. Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. [I willease and relieve andrefreshyour souls.]
29. Take My yoke upon you and learn of Me, for I am gentle (meek) and humble (lowly) in heart, and you will find rest (relief and ease and refreshment andrecreation and blessed quiet) for your souls.
30. For My yoke is wholesome (useful,good—not harsh, hard, sharp, or pressing, but comfortable, gracious, and pleasant), and My burden is light and easy to be borne.

*DAILY SCRIPTURE READING*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan=>*
1 Corinthians 10 : 1-13
& Psalms 135 - 138

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan=>*
Colossians 2: 16- 23 & Jeremiah 10 - 11

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And should people in authority take advantage of you, do more than what they demand.

Matthew 5:41 TPT

Aug 24

Daily, I experience the miraculous because my faith is working and producing results. I refuse to be sick. Jesus is Lord over my spirit, soul, and body, and in His name, divine health is mine. Hallelujah!

Never allow someone else’s bad behaviour change your good conduct, or character.

No matter how you’re treated, maintain the Christ- attitude.

That way, you protect your spirit from unhealthy infiltrations and deny the devil the opportunity of a traction in your life.

ROR 24 Aug 2020

PGood morning Saint,
Here's the Rhapsody of Realities devotional.

Pastor Chris

Monday, August 24th

CHRIST-INSPIRED RESPONSE

*But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.(Luke 6: 35)*

Have you ever been ill-treated? I believe many of us, at one time or the other have suffered some sort of ill-treatment or injustice. But how God
expects us to respond in such a situation is clear in His Word. He said in James 5:13 AMPC, “Is anyone among you afflicted (ill-treated, suffering evil)? He should pray....” How remarkable!

It parallels what Jesus also said in Luke 6:28; He said, “...pray for them that despitefully use you.” God is aware of such situations in our lives where we face persecutions or put up with mistreatments from other people. However, He doesn’t ask us to pity ourselves, complain, or get bitter at those who mistreat us; rather, He tells us to pray!

It’s very tempting to react in the exact opposite when maltreated. Some may even try to retaliate or get back at those mistreating them, and in the process, behave in a way different from who they truly are. Never allow someone else’s bad behaviour change your good conduct, or character.

Perhaps you were nice and loving to someone who in return treated you unfairly. Don’t decide never to show love to anyone else because of the betrayal; that won’t be Christ-like. If you succumb to that, you’ll be allowing someone else’s flawed attitude or poor judgement control your character.

The question you should ask yourself is this: “Was it right for me to have helped and shown love?” If it was right, then keep doing what’s right. That way, you protect your spirit from unhealthy infiltrations and deny the devil the opportunity of a traction in your life.

No matter how you’re treated, maintain the Christ- attitude. He said, “Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also. Give to every man that asketh of thee…love ye your enemies, and do good…and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil” (Luke 6:28-35).

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for the ability to do right and display your goodness and love to all. I walk in righteousness and dispense your blessings to my world. Through me, many come to know your truth and embrace your righteousness, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

*FURTHER STUDY:*

Luke 6:28-35 AMPC;
28. Invoke blessings upon and pray for the happiness of those who curse you, implore God’s blessing (favor) upon those who abuse you [who revile, reproach, disparage, and high-handedly misuse you].
29. To the one who strikes you on thejaw or cheek, offer the otherjaw or cheek also; and from him who takes away your outer garment, do not withhold your undergarment as well.
30. Give away to everyone who begs of you [who isin want of necessities], and of him who takes away from you your goods, do not demand or require them back again.
31. And as you would like and desire that men would do to you, do exactly so to them.
32. If you [merely] love those who love you, whatquality of credit and thanks is that to you? For eventhe [very] sinners love their lovers (those who love them).
33. And if you are kind and good and do favors to and benefit those who are kind and good and do favors to and benefit you, whatquality of credit and thanks is that to you? For eventhe preeminently sinful do the same.
34. And if you lend moneyat interest to those from whom you hope to receive, whatquality of credit and thanks is that to you? Even notorious sinners lend moneyat interest to sinners, so as to recover as much again.
35. But love your enemies and be kind and do good [doing favorsso that someone derives benefit from them] and lend, expecting and hoping for nothing in return butconsidering nothing as lost and despairing of no one; and then your recompense (your reward) will be great (rich, strong, intense, and abundant), and you will be sons of the Most High, for He is kind and charitable and good to the ungrateful and the selfish and wicked.

Matthew 5:38-45 TPT
38. Your ancestors have also been taught, ‘Take an eye in exchange for an eye and a tooth in exchange for a tooth.’
39. However, I say to you, don’t repay an evil act with another evil act. But whoever insults you by slapping you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well.
40. If someone is determined to sue you for your coat, give him the shirt off your back as a gift in return.
41. And should people in authority take advantage of you, do more than what they demand.
42. Learn to generously share what you have with those who ask for help, and don’t close your heart to the one who comes to borrow from you.”
43. “Your ancestors have also been taught ‘Love your neighbors and hate the one who hates you.’
44. However, I say to you, love your enemy, bless the one who curses you, do something wonderful for the one who hates you, and respond to the very ones who persecute you by praying for them.
45. For that will reveal your identity as children of your heavenly Father. He is kind to all by bringing the sunrise to warm and rainfall to refresh whether a person does what is good or evil.

*DAILY SCRIPTURE READING*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan=>*
1 Corinthians 9
& Psalms 128 - 134

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan=>*
Colossians 2:8 - 15 & Jeremiah 9

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Aug 23

Jesus bore all my infirmities in His own body; therefore, I refuse to be brought down by sickness. In Him, I live in divine health. The Name of Jesus has been named upon me, and daily, I enjoy the impact of God’s divine presence in my life! I declare that my physical body is vitalized by the power of God’s Spirit, and it is shielded and protected from all evil, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

When you’re walking in God’s plan, everything you require—within the ambits of His will for you—will be supplied at the right time.

Struggling would become unnecessary, because you’re on course and piloted by the Spirit

God doesn’t want you doing something simply because others are doing it

Your life shouldn’t be a labyrinth of circumstantial events; you’re not a child of chance.

ROR 23 Aug 2020

Good morning Saint,
Here is today's Rhapsody of Realities devotional.
Enjoy it.

Pastor Chris

Sunday, August 23rd

FOLLOW GOD’S PLAN FOR YOUR LIFE

_*For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live] (Ephesians 2:10 AMPC).*_

It’s important that you reflect on your life and be sure you’re walking in sync with the Spirit and following God’s plan for your life. If you give Him your attention, He’ll guide you aright always. Jesus said of the Holy Spirit, “...He’ll guide you into all truth” (John 16:13). Trust Him with your life, and He’ll lead and guide you in God’s perfect will for you.

When you’re walking in God’s plan, everything you require—within the ambits of His will for you—will be supplied at the right time. At every milestone in your journey, whatever you need will be in place, because you’re on the path that God planned for you. Struggling would become unnecessary, because you’re on course and piloted by the Spirit.

Some people pursue ambitions that have no connection with the purpose of God for their lives. They’re not yielded to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. God doesn’t want you doing something simply because others are doing it; seek and follow His guidance. Yield yourself to the Word. His Word is the true light.

The Psalmist said in Psalm 16:11, _*“Thou wilt shew me the path of life…”*_; how? Through the Word! His Word is a lamp unto your feet and a light unto your path (Psalm 119:105). Through His Word, He leads you in the paths of success, victory, and boundless joy—those paths He already pre-arranged for you. Your life shouldn’t be a labyrinth of circumstantial events; you’re not a child of chance. God prepared for you before you came, which means predestination is at work in you.

Never allow the fleeting pleasures of self-centred ambitions sway you. Don’t be perturbed by any unfavourable condition in which you may find yourself. Choose rather to follow and remain in God’s plan for your life, by serving Him wholeheartedly and living in His Word, and He’ll guide you to fulfil your destiny in Him.

*PRAYER*

*Dear Father, through your Word and fellowship with the Spirit, you guide me to fulfil your destiny for me, bringing glory to your Name. I’m divinely helped of the Spirit, to make decisions and take actions which are in sync with your divine purpose, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY:*

*Ephesians 1:11-12 AMPC*
11. In Him we also were made [God’s] heritage (portion) and we obtained an inheritance; for we had been foreordained (chosen and appointed beforehand) in accordance with His purpose, Who works out everything in agreement with the counsel and design of His [own] will, 12. So that we who first hoped in Christ [who first put our confidence in Him have been destined and appointed to] live for the praise of His glory!

*Romans 8:29-30*
29. For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate [to be] conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
30. Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.

*DAILY SCRIPTURE READING*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan=>*
1 Corinthians 8 & Psalms 120-127

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan=>*
Colossians 2:1-7 & Jeremiah 8

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Aug 22

I have been brought out of spiritual death into the arena of life. I have eternal life now; therefore, nothing in me produces death. I live in absolute victory and mastery over sickness, poverty and all the wiles of the devil because I have the dominion of Christ. Hallelujah!

Many people think of progress or success as having an increase in income, getting a promotion at work, buying a new house, etc

But true progress is more than these; it’s the development of your spirit through the Word and the ministry of the Holy Spirit. It’s that excellence which is obvious, first in your inner-man, and which inevitably radiates outwardly. It comes forth from the “you” in you.

That others are making progress doesn’t mean you’re failing.

So, don’t measure your progress or lack of it by the success of others.

True success means living the victorious life through God’s Word, and achieving His desired goals for your life.

It’s therefore unwise to measure your success by comparing yourself with someone else, because you may not know God’s plan for that person’s life.

ROR 22 Aug 2020

Good morning Saint,
Here's the Rhapsody of Realities devotional for today. Enjoy it.

Pastor Chris

Saturday, August 22nd

*MAKING PROGRESS FROM GLORY TO GLORY*

_*Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before (Philippians 3:13).*_

Many people think of progress or success as having an increase in income, getting a promotion at work, buying a new house, etc. But true progress is more than these; it’s the development of your spirit through the Word and the ministry of the Holy Spirit. It’s that excellence which is obvious, first in your inner-man, and which inevitably radiates outwardly. It comes forth from the “you” in you.

When you have this awareness, you won’t be intimidated by the crises or challenges of life. That others are making progress doesn’t mean you’re failing. So, don’t measure your progress or lack of it by the success of others.

True success means living the victorious life through God’s Word, and achieving His desired goals for your life. It’s therefore unwise to measure your success by comparing yourself with someone else, because you may not know God’s plan for that person’s life.

Between you and the Lord, you can know whether you’re successful or not. You can look at your life today and tell whether you’re a success at the current phase of your life, for success is relative and measured at different phases in line with your divine purpose.

The life God has given you is one of ever-increasing glory where you heap success upon success. If you’re successful now, He can count on you for more. Therefore, measure and celebrate your success at each point by comparing your performance or accomplishments with the set goals.

You can be a success at a certain level and then the goal broadens, the challenges are increased, but you must win at every level. When you overcome the challenges and attain those new goals, you become a success again at a new and higher level. It goes on that way from glory to glory. That’s God’s plan and idea for your success.

*CONFESSION*

*Dear Father, thank you for showing me how to make progress at different levels of life. My gaze is on you only, and my drive and pursuit are on fulfilling your plan and purpose for my life. I refuse to compare myself with others, but measure my success in life with your Word and purpose for my life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY:*

*Proverbs 4:18*
But the path of the just [is] as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

*Philippians 3:13-14*
13. Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but [this] one thing [I do], forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,
14. I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

*Hebrews 12:1-2*
1. Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset [us], and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
2. Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of [our] faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

*DAILY SCRIPTURE READING*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan=>*
1 Corinthians 7 &
Psalms 119:113-176

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan=>*
Colossians 1:19-29 & Jeremiah 7

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Aug 21

Excellence, glory, health, peace, virtue, and success are the hallmarks of my life because the grace of God is superabundant upon me. I am conscious of my divine origin; therefore, the circumstances of life are subject to me. I’m seated with Christ in heavenly places, far above all principalities, powers, might, and dominions, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Oftentimes, many are too worried and overwhelmed by their problems and the circumstances of their lives to notice the blessings of God around them.

Can you observe something different in your life today?

Like Elijah, choose to see that “sign” of change as an indication that you already have the victory.

Recognize the work of God in and around you and give Him glory.

Like Elijah, see that you’ve made, and are making progress and impact through the subtle signs in your everyday life.

ROR 21 Aug 2020

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES

FRIDAY 21 AUGUST 2020

THE “LITTLE CLOUD” MEANS SOMETHING

Pastor Chris

And it came to pass at the seventh time, that he said, Behold, there ariseth a little cloud out of the sea, like a man’s hand. And he said, Go up, say unto Ahab, Prepare thy chariot, and get thee down, that the rain stop thee not (1 Kings 18:44).

Oftentimes, many are too worried and overwhelmed by their problems and the circumstances of their lives to notice the blessings of God around them. The answer or miracle they need may already be in the little signs or details around them which they’re not discerning enough to observe.

But notice something different about the Prophet Elijah in our opening verse: After three and a half years of drought, he began praying to God for the heavens to open and bring forth rain. As he prayed, he sent out his servant several times to check if the rains were coming. Each time, the young man returned with a negative report, saying, “No, master, there’s no sign of rain outside.”

At the seventh time, however, he came back saying, “I’m not sure if it counts for anything, but I see a ‘little cloud’ in the sky, the size of a man’s hand.”

At this point, Elijah sprang to his feet and said, “Yes, that’s it!” and immediately sent a message to King Ahab: “Quick, get into your carriage and head for the city before the rain stops you!”

Elijah’s servant only reported that he saw a little cloud, but that was all Elijah needed; he knew he had made progress. He was able to observe something different in the present state of affairs. Can you observe something different in your life today? Like Elijah, choose to see that “sign” of change as an indication that you already have the victory.

Don’t wait; immediately affirm, and keep affirming that you’re victorious in Christ. Keep declaring your victory, confident that God’s Word and His life in you has made you whole and brought perfection to your physical body, your life and circumstances.

Recognize the work of God in and around you and give Him glory. Refuse to allow your mind to be clogged with worries so you can hear God’s voice and discern His presence, beauty and signs. Like Elijah, see that you’ve made, and are making progress and impact through the subtle signs in your everyday life.

PRAYER
Dear Father, my spiritual eyes are open to recognize your wondrous works, see your glory, revel in your beauty, discern your presence and the visible and invisible signs you display even in the minutest details for my attention. With this consciousness, I walk in victory and triumph in every situation and circumstance, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY
Zechariah 4:10; For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seven; they are the eyes of the Lord , which run to and fro through the whole earth.

John 6:9-11 MSG; “There’s a little boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish. But that’s a drop in the bucket for a crowd like this.”
10. Jesus said, “Make the people sit down.” There was a nice carpet of green grass in this place. They sat down, about five thousand of them.
11. Then Jesus took the bread and, having given thanks, gave it to those who were seated. He did the same with the fish. All ate as much as they wanted.


1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: 1 Corinthians 6 & Psalms 119:1-112

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Colossians 1:9-18 & Jeremiah 6

EXCERPT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional

Aug 20

I stand fast in the liberty of Christ and rejoice in the glory of God, never to be burdened by any yoke of bondage. I’m free to live, free to reign, and free to serve the Lord in health, joy, victory and prosperity. My mind is stationed and focused on God’s Word, for the Lord is my delight! In Him, I’ve found peace, salvation, victory, unending joy, and life everlasting! Hallelujah!

Choose to live your life in the light of His truth and make up your mind that your joy and fulfilment in life would be independent of circumstances.

Choose to take pleasure in every day and enjoy the moments of your life. It’s His will for you!

ROR 20 Aug 2020

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES

THURSDAY 20 AUGUST 2020

IT’S A MATTER OF CHOICE

Pastor Chris

For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost (Romans 14:17).

In life, there’ll be circumstances or even people that’ll try to frustrate your aspirations for a happy and joyful life. Nevertheless, everything still boils down to your choice. Yes, it’s a matter of choice!

If a man chooses to allow the disappointments of others or the damning effects of life’s unfavourable conditions stop him, then he’d most likely live a frustrated life, unable to fulfil God’s purpose for him. Such a person would often vent his anger and frustration on others. He’d want to see everyone else unhappy because he finds no reason why they should be happy. This is the case with many people today.

However, based on the knowledge of God’s Word concerning you, your choice can, and should be different. Choose to live your life in the light of His truth and make up your mind that your joy and fulfilment in life would be independent of circumstances. Choose to take pleasure in every day and enjoy the moments of your life. It’s His will for you!

In Deuteronomy 30:19 TLB, the Lord said to the children of Israel, “…I have set before you life or death, blessing or curse. Oh, that you would choose life; that you and your children might live!” This is as touching as it is instructive. He gave you the power to choose the life of blessings because that’s His desire for you—to live in blessings evermore.

Life to the full, divine health, supernatural insight and great amplitude of mind, prosperity and wealth, a life of glory and ever-increasing joy; these and more are your divine provisions in Christ. But you must make the choice to apprehend and appropriate these realities in your personal life. Choose to walk in God’s Word and glorify God in your life today.

PRAYER
Dear heavenly Father, thank you for giving me the life of blessings, full of joy and glory. I walk in divine health, supernatural insight and great amplitude of mind, prosperity and wealth. Thank you for your abundant grace and wisdom to rule my world, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY
1 Peter 1:8; Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:

John 15:11; These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.

Philippians 4:4; Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: 1 Corinthians 5 & Psalms 117-118

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Colossians 1:1-8 & Jeremiah 5

EXCERPT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional

“In everything you do, be careful to treat others in the same way you’d want them to treat you, for that is the essence of all the teachings of the Law and the Prophets.”

Matthew 7:12 TPT

Abandon every display of selfishness. Possess a greater concern for what matters to others instead of your own interests.

Philippians 2:4 TPT

Aug 19

I’m a victor in Christ Jesus. I do not fear the diseases that strike in the dark or sudden disasters at noon, for the Lord is my shield and strength! A thousand may fall at my side and ten thousand at my right hand, but no evil shall come near me. I'm divinely protected on every side! I cannot be perplexed because the Greater and All-knowing One is in me!

God’s desire is for you to be highly successful and happy, so you can reach out to help others who are despondent

Even in prayer, don’t be self-centred, conscious of your needs only; be conscious of the needs of others

When you get concerned about others, God will take care of your own desires.


ROR 19 Aug 2020

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GIVE CARE AND ATTENTION TO OTHERS

WEDNESDAY 19TH AUGUST, 2020

*PASTOR CHRIS *

_*And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me (Matthew 25:40).*_

God’s desire is for you to be highly successful and happy, so you can reach out to help others who are despondent, for He said: _*“…I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing”*_ (Genesis 12:2). Instead of seeking attention and expecting someone to make you happy, He wants you to be the one offering care to others.

There’re those who get frustrated because they think others don’t care about them. The more they crave attention, the more it seems they’re ignored, and this upsets them. Philippians 2:4 TLB says, _*“Don’t just think about your own affairs, but be interested in others too….”*_ Even in prayer, don’t be self-centred, conscious of your needs only; be conscious of the needs of others.

I remember a dear brother who was brought in for one of our meetings, sick and so weak. While he was still trying to keep his broken body stable on the chair, another sick person in a more terrible state was brought in and laid beside him. His debilitating condition moved this brother to tears, and he later said when he saw this sick man and how dire his state was, he forgot about himself and began praying for him to be healed. The man received his healing and he also was healed!

When you get concerned about others, God will take care of your own desires. Maybe you’ve been praying and asking God for a new job for a while now, why don’t you pray for others who are out of jobs too? Rather than being overwhelmed by the issues in your family, begin to pray for other families around you. When you live with this consciousness, miracles will happen in your life without your having to ask. Hallelujah!

Always be gracious enough to help others, and loving enough to care about them. You’re God’s outstretched arm of blessings, love and care to your world. Think this of yourself today, because it’s God’s perception of you.

*CONFESSION*
*God is able to make all grace—every favour and earthly blessing—come to me in abundance, so that I may always and under all circumstances and whatever the need be self-sufficient, possessing enough to require no aid or support, and furnished in abundance for every good work and charitable donation. Glory to God!*

*FURTHER STUDY:* *Matthew 7:12* Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

*Matthew 7:12 GNB*
“Do for others what you want them to do for you: this is the meaning of the Law of Moses and of the teachings of the prophets.

*DAILY SCRIPTURE READING*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan=>*
1 Corinthians 4 & Psalms 113-116

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan=>*
Philippians 4:14-23 & Jeremiah 4

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Aug 18

I’m what God says I am, and my life is a testimony of God’s grace and infinite blessings; therefore, I affirm that I live in divine health, prosperity, abundant joy, and indescribable peace. I rejoice in God’s loving-kindness, which has strengthened my hope, thus giving me an assurance of His infallible Word for my life. Hallelujah!

Aug 17

I have the life and nature of Christ in my spirit. This life flows through my entire being, vitalizing every part of my body. I’ve put on the image of the heavenly, and I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realms, far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name, both in this world and in the world to come. Glory to God!

You were born into His rest

If you’re born again and filled with the Holy Spirit, you ought to live a life of endless joy and rest, where you heap success upon success through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Embrace the stress-free life in Christ.

ROR 18 Aug 2020

You’re the character of your words.

As a Christian, you ought to always examine your life, especially with respect to your words, because your words locate you; they reveal your character.

ROR 17 Aug 2020

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TUESDAY 18 AUGUST 2020

LIFE DOESN’T HAVE TO BE A STRUGGLE

Pastor Chris

And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made (Genesis 2:2).

Read the creation story in the book of Genesis: After God saw that all He had created was very good, pleasant, and excellent in every way, He ceased from His work and rested on the seventh day. That seventh day would be man’s first day. When he awakened, he found that everything was ready. There was nothing left for man to do except to enjoy what had been created, take care of them, and appreciate his Creator. This was a shadow of the sabbath and rest for God’s people. You were born into His rest (Hebrews 4:9-10).

There’re people who perpetually live a life of struggle. They hardly ever accomplish a goal without a brawl with the devil. They’ve always had to fight their way through life, praying and fasting for days on end, and casting out all kinds of devils. This has been their experience from childhood to adulthood. They had to fight intense “spiritual battles” before they could gain admission into a university. When it was time to graduate, the conditions were just as difficult and they had to fight the same kind of battles. Getting a job after school was the same story. Finding a spouse and raising kids weren’t any different. Their lives have been an endless string of hardships and difficulties. Something is wrong.

If you’re born again and filled with the Holy Spirit, you ought to live a life of endless joy and rest, where you heap success upon success through the power of the Holy Spirit. But if you don’t understand how to appropriate and enjoy your divine inheritance in Christ, you’ll likely live “a life of ceaseless battles,” like the one we just described. Refuse that kind of life.

Embrace the stress-free life in Christ. He said in Matthew 11:28, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” You already came to Him at salvation and He’s already given you rest: “For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his” (Hebrews 4:10). This is the reality of your life.

The Lord Jesus didn’t whip the devil to leave us still “fighting” and struggling our way through life. His vicarious sacrifice in our behalf, and His work to give us the victory were complete. So, change your way of thinking where necessary and accept His Word today. Accept the life of joy, peace and glory that He’s given you.

CONFESSION
The Lord has made my life easy, glorious and exciting; I live a stress-free life in Christ. I’m in God’s rest; therefore, I enjoy a life of joy and peace with prosperity! Praise God.

FURTHER STUDY
Matthew 11:28-30 CEV; If you are tired from carrying heavy burdens, come to me and I will give you rest.
29. Take the yoke I give you. Put it on your shoulders and learn from me. I am gentle and humble, and you will find rest.
30. This yoke is easy to bear, and this burden is light.

Hebrews 4:9-10; There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.
10. For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: 1 Corinthians 3 & Psalms 109-112

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Philippians 4:8-13 & Jeremiah 3

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YOUR WORDS REVEAL YOU

MONDAY 17TH AUGUST, 2020

*PASTOR CHRIS *

*For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned. (Matthew 12: 37)*

What kind of words come out of you and where do you get them from? Why do you say the things you say? These are critical questions for
your heart. As a Christian, you ought to always examine your life, especially with respect to your words, because your words locate you; they reveal your character. If a man’s words are hurtful and biting, then that’s who he is inside. But if your words are gracious, kind, uplifting and heart-lifting, that’s the character of your personality. You’re the character of your words.

Jesus said in Matthew 12:35, *“A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.”* As a Christian, you’ve got good treasures within you by reason of your divine nature in Christ. There’s excellence in your spirit. So when you speak, it should be out of that abundance.

Jesus also said, *“He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water”* (John 7:38). He was speaking of the Holy Spirit, which those who believe in Him would receive (John 7:39). Thus, the presence of the Holy Spirit in your life means you’re enabled to let out rivers of living water which come forth in words; divine words!

This means if a Christian speaks foul, brash or bitter words, he’s exuding an attribute that isn’t consistent with his true nature. James 3:11 tells us that fresh water and bitter water don’t issue from the same fountain. Yours is the fresh water from God’s fountain inside you. You don’t have a mix. You have only goodness and blessings within you, which are revealed each time you speak.

Your speech is the true measure of your maturity as a Christian: is *“...And if anyone does not offend in speech [never says the wrong things], he is a fully developed character and a perfect man...”* (James 3:2 AMPC). Through your words, bring healing and life to others; bring them hope, strength and courage. Chart your course in victory, from glory to glory with your wholesome, faith-filled words.

*CONFESSION*
*Through my wholesome, faith-filled words, I chart my course in victory, from glory to glory. By the power of the Holy Spirit, I speak life and wisdom all the time. I live in divine health, supernatural abundance and in continual success and prosperity, in Jesus’ Name. Amen*.

*FURTHER STUDY:*
* Matthew 12:35-37 AMPC*;
35. The good man from his inner good treasureflings forth good things, and the evil man out of his inner evil storehouseflings forth evil things.
36. But I tell you, on the day of judgment men will have to give account for everyidle (inoperative, nonworking) word they speak.
37. For by your words you will be justified and acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned and sentenced.

*Mark 11:23; *
For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.

*James 3:2-5 NIV*
2. We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check.
3. When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal.
4. Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go.
5. Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark.

*DAILY SCRIPTURE READING*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan=>*
1 Corinthians 2 &
Psalms 107 - 108

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan=>*
Philippians 4: 1- 7 & Jeremiah 2

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