(Guard Your Heart).
RHAPSODY OF REALITIES TEEVO
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026
Pastor 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; Romans 12:2
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
Galatians 6:1-18, Amos 1-4
TWO YEAR
Luke 24:13-27
2 Samuel 17-18
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.
Hello Beloved
Have a blessed day today!