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PRAYER AT 12NOON AND 10PM (LOCAL/GMT) - FRI JULY 22ND 2016

Did you know there are different positions of prayer, and that these positions bear on our praying? Read more in today's Rhapsody or download from   http://rhapsodyofrealities.org Psalms 27:1-3 says "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell. Though a host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident". At 12noon and 10pm (local/GMT), we'll pray fervently in the spirit for most of 15min, setting our hearts on this scripture, and believing and trusting the efficacy of God's Word, for it never fails. Affirm that no matter what comes against you, you're strong in the grace of God that is in Christ Jesus. Affirm that you're continually shielded from every work of the adversary, fulfilling God's purpose...

READ YOUR RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL. THERE ARE POSITIONS OF PRAYER - PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME. FRIDAY, JULY 22ND 2016.

Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving (Colossians 4:2). Did you know that there’re positions of prayer, and that the different positions you assume when you pray are important? For example, lying on your bed to pray is one of the positions of prayer. When you lie on your bed to pray, it’s meditative. You’re likely going to start out praying in tongues, because there’s a lot that can come through your spirit, such as worship; you find that you’re  worshiping  and praising the Lord upon your bed, like the Bible says, “Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds” (Psalm 149:5). You can really be stirred on your bed as you pray like that, with the anointing welling up and overwhelming you. Before long, you might soon bounce off the bed and start pacing the floor. Then, there’s kneeling down to pray. When you want to pray on your knees, it’s important that you’re specific and clear as to the things you want to pray about....

READ RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL. IT’S NOT ENOUGH TO HAVE ENOUGH - PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME.. THURSDAY, JULY 21ST 2016.

Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth (Ephesians 4:28). There’re different levels of prosperity and you must keep challenging yourself to go higher. Some are at the level where they have just enough to get by, but it’s not enough to have enough. God’s plan is for you to live in superabundance, where you’re powerful and influential enough financially to do whatever you want to do, whenever you want to do it, however you want to do it! Don’t be comfortable to have just enough for you and your family. Don’t be comfortable with having only all you need; challenge yourself to achieve more. You need to prosper exceedingly, not just for you and your family, but so you can be of help to those in need. Be the one that blesses others. This is what God told Abraham: “And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a bless...

YOU CAN’T BE A FOOL FOR FAITH

“And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara’s womb: He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God” (Romans 4:19-20) Picture Abraham, a ninety nine year old man, with a wife, Sarah, who was past the age of menopause, going about telling everyone in town they’re expecting to have a child. To the spiritually unlearned, they must have appeared silly and senile.  But Abraham disregarded all contrary situations and was strong in faith! He had seen in the spirit the son that was promised, and that picture was more real than his old frail body and that of his wife. He maintained his confession and sure enough, Isaac was born. This proves you can never be a fool for faith! Whenever you take steps of faith in God and His eternal Word, your actions will certainly pay off. Faith is the title-deed of unseen realities (Hebrews 11:1). It ...

EFFECT THE CHANGE WITH YOUR WORDS!

 “We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe , and therefore speak” (2 Corinthians 4:13) The Lord Jesus displayed absolute mastery over the circumstances of life, including the forces of nature. One time He was hungry and walked to a fig tree, hoping to find some fruit to eat. But the tree was fruitless, as it was not yet the season for figs. Jesus then spoke to the tree saying, “…No man eat fruit of thee hereafter forever. And his disciples heard it” (Mark 11:14). The next day, Peter, called the Master’s attention to the fig tree, saying, “Master, behold the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away” (Mark 11:21). Here’s His response, “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” (Mar...

STAND YOUR GROUND

“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest” (Joshua 1:9). Irrespective of the challenges that may come your way in life, you must learn to stand your ground in faith. Never allow what you hear, or see with your physical eyes cause you to lose heart and start voicing fear; stand your ground and keep talking your way to victory. When the enemy seeks to put fear in your heart by bombarding your mind with negative thoughts, refuse to fear, counter those thoughts with words of faith! Do what Caleb and Joshua did; out of the twelve spies Moses sent to spy out Canaan, only the two of them stood their ground in faith. They said concerning the giants “they are bread for us: their defense is departed from them, and the Lord is with us: fear them not” (Numbers 14:9). That’s the voice of faith, and faith is what gives you the victory! (1 John 5:4) In Mark 9:23 Jesus said, “If...

PRAYER AT 12NOON AND 10PM (LOCAL/GMT) - WED JULY 20TH 2016

You can minimize your errors and live a more glorious life, pleasing the Lord in all things, by giving the Word first place in your life. Learn more in today's Rhapsody or download from http:// rhapsodyofrealities.org Hebrews 2:1says "Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip". During both prayer sessions at 12noon and 10pm (Local/GMT), we'll pray in tongues of the spirit for most of 15mins, and also intercede in prayer for Christians around the world who are facing trials and temptations and almost giving in; that they be strengthened in the Lord with grace to remain in the path of truth and life. Pray that they'll overcome every challenge, struggle or distraction to their faith, and that a hunger would be stirred in them to do only those things which are consistent with God's perfect will and purpose. Declare that none would be lost, but that they'll remain in the fold e...

READ RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL. THE WORD PERFECT US - PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME. WEDNESDAY 20TH JULY 2016.

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God maybe perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works (2 Timothy 3:16-17). The scripture above tells us how to make our lives balanced and perfect: it’s with the Word of God. The King James uses the word “perfect,” rendered “artios” in Greek, which means “a freshness in completeness.” In today’s language, it means to be “up-to-date” or “updated.” So, the Scriptures are there for you to “update” and upgrade your life unto perfection. Anyone would be making a big mistake to think they can live a glorious life, devoid of errors, if they ignored the Scriptures. If you want to live in the perfect will of God, pleasing Him in all things, living the Word is the only way. The Word is given to us to guide us, correct us, build and shape our character in righteousness and true holiness. If you’re not following the Scriptures p...

READ YOUR RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL MAINTAIN THE DRIVE HEART - PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME. TUESDAY, JULY 19TH, 2016.

For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter, though a person may be weighed down by misery (Ecclesiastes 8:6 NIV). God may give you a vision or direction on something and you may not follow it, because there’s no drive from within. If the drive isn’t there to  fulfill  the vision, you’ll not  fulfill  it. In fact, the vision could be on your conscience for some time until you harden your conscience against it. You’re aware the Spirit of God told you to do something, but you didn’t do it; one year has passed, and it’s not like you’re about to do it. Presently, the opportunity to do it has even become hazy, yet you’re not sure how to go about it anymore. This is what happens with many people. When the timing for the vision came, different things came up and they got distracted; as a result, they missed it. Such people are like Peter, who stepped on the water to walk to Jesus, but when he took his eyes off the Master, the waves got his att...

THE BLW NATION WELCOMES NEW SECRETARY-GENERAL

Pastor Kayode Adesina is instituted as the new Secretary-General of the BLW Nation! The BLW Nation heartily received the announcement of a new Secretary-General, just moments ago, in the person of the highly esteemed Pastor Kayode Adesina! The responsibility of Secretary-General has been held for several years by BLW CEC Member and Regional Pastor of the UK/USA International Region, Rev. Ray Okocha. The BLW Nation is grateful and thankful for his many years of service in this role. Congratulations to the newly inaugurated Secretary-General of the BLW Nation, Pastor Kay Adesina!

READ YOUR RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL. LISTEN WITH YOUR HEART - PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME.. MONDAY, JULY 18TH, 2016.

But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned (1 Corinthians 2:14). Values in the earth-realm are different from values in the spirit-realm. The only way to understand values in the spirit-realm is through the study of the Scriptures. The Scriptures show you the things that are important to God. You can’t understand those values with human reasoning. Jesus said, “…forth at which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God” (Luke 16:15). This is what is buttressed in our opening verse: spiritual things are spiritually understood, and natural men stumble at them. This is why it’s important that you train yourself to always hear and listen with your spirit. For example, in your church or local assembly, except you listen with your spirit, you could misunderstand what you hear, and may even be offended by what’s being said. Some Christians have ...