DON'T EXPECT A FAIR WORLD.

DON'T EXPECT A FAIR WORLD.

The game of life is not always fair. 

Not everyone will treat you the way you treat them, and not everyone will appreciate the good you do for them.

If you want to protect your peace, live prepared for unfairness from anywhere and from anybody.

Sometimes, the very people you respect, support, trust, and treat well may suddenly turn against you. 

Those you helped may misunderstand you. 

Those you honoured may dishonour you. 

Those you stood with may abandon you when you need them most.

Live ready. 

Not bitter, but wiser. 

Not suspicious, but discerning. 

Not hostile, but emotionally prepared.

Do not allow another person's unfairness to steal your peace, change your character, or turn your heart into a home for bitterness.

You cannot control how people treat you, but you can control how you respond. 

You do not have to react to every provocation, explain yourself to everyone, or fight every battle.

Guard your heart. Protect your peace.

Keep doing what is right, even when others do what is wrong.

Remember, your peace is too precious to be surrendered to people's changing attitudes. 

Let God be your defender, wisdom your guide, and self-control your strength.

“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” — Proverbs 4:23 (KJV)

Expect fairness, but prepare for unfairness. 

Give love, but exercise discernment. 

Do good, but do not make your peace dependent on people's appreciation. 

Above all, keep your heart right before God.

Stay peaceful. Stay prayerful. Stay wise. Keep moving forward!

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

DO GOOD NOT FOR CHEERS.

DO GOOD NOT FOR CHEERS.

Do good for the sake of doing good—not for the cheers.

Do the right thing, not for applause, recognition, or the approval of people, but because it is the right thing to do.

Remember, gold does not stop shining when people are not looking at it. 

Even in darkness, gold remains gold. 

It does not lose its value simply because nobody is watching.

Likewise, your kindness, integrity, sacrifice, honesty, and good works do not become less valuable because nobody applauds you.

Sometimes, you may do good and receive no THANK YOU.

You may serve and receive no RECOGNITION.

You may sacrifice and receive no APPLAUSE.

Keep doing good.

God sees what people overlook. Heaven records what earth may ignore.

“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” — Galatians 6:9 (KJV)

Do good because it is good.

Do right because it is right.

Serve because it is your calling.

Give because you can.

Love because Christ loved you.

Your worth is not determined by the volume of applause you receive.

Keep shining—even when nobody is looking. 

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

Pay Attention To Little Things

THOSE WHO ACCOMPLISH GREAT THINGS PAY ATTENTION TO LITTLE ONES.

Great accomplishments are rarely the result of one big decision. 

More often, they are the outcome of small things done consistently, carefully, and faithfully.

A person who wants to build a great life must learn to pay attention to the little things:

A small opportunity.

A simple instruction.

A quiet moment of prayer.

A little saving.

A small act of kindness.

A few minutes wisely invested.

A seemingly insignificant word.

A little knowledge gained every day.

Never despise small beginnings. What looks insignificant today may become the foundation of something remarkable tomorrow.

Jesus said:

“He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much.”

— Luke 16:10 KJV

Greatness is often hidden in the details.

Pay attention to the little things. Do them faithfully. Do them well. And let God multiply them into something great.

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

My Comforter Is Here

Open Door Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ. 

I believe every Winner must have been imparted with the grace for creative wisdom all through the month of September. My prayer is that no one shall lack the proofs of this virtue in our adventure all through life in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen 

Remember, God’s agenda is to crown the year with His goodness and now we are just about to enter the last quarter of the year which represents the beginning of the crowning weeks of the year, we should all expect the balance of our God’s open door agenda to open up before the year runs out. 

But what is the Holy Ghost saying for the great month of October 2026?

One scriptural phrase kept ringing in my heart concerning October 2026 – ‘Showers of Blessings’, ‘Showers of Blessings’ – Ezek. 34:25-26

But the outpouring of the Holy Spirit is what provokes the unleashing of the blessings of God upon His people.

As it is written, ‘I will pour out my spirit upon you and my blessings upon your upsprings thereby turning you to the envy of your world – Isa. 44:3-5   (paraphrased)

We also saw how the Holy Spirit is described as the later rain in scriptures  therefore in these last days, God shall be pouring His Spirit upon the people as the rain, ushering us into realms of showers of blessings, restoring our redemptive dignity and wiping away every trace of shame and reproach    – Joel 2:23-27 / Isa. 61:1-7

Among other, the Holy Spirit turns believers to men and women o be wondered at                                                          – 1Sam. 10:6/ Act. 17:6

The question is, how does the Holy Spirit facilitate outpouring of blessings?

Note that, the manifestation of the spirit is given to every believer for profitable living - 1Cor. 2:7

The following are some of the manifestations of the Holy Spirit in this regard:

ü  The Spirit of revelation that turns men into institutions – Isa. 60:1-3/22/ Eph. 1:17-18

ü  The Spirit of faith that makes giants – 2Cor. 4:13/ Act. 24:14/ Heb. 11:33-34  

ü  The Spirit of love that makes believers more than conqueror – Rom. 5:5/ 2Tim. 1:6-7/                         Rom. 8:35-37/ 1Cor. 2:9

ü  The Spirit of obedience that causes men to prosper and have good success – Deut. 28:1-2/ Josh. 1:8/ Ezek. 36:27

ü  The Spirit of wisdom that enthrones  – Deut. 34:9/   Pro. 8:15-16

But as it is written “If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?”   – Luk. 11:13

This is why a thirst and a panting is a fundamental requirement for empowerment of the Spirit                        – Psa. 63:1-3/ Zech. 10:1

Therefore, the prophetic focus for the month of October 2026 is

MY COMFORTER IS HERE – Isa. 44:3-5

Recommended books of the month authored by me include:

*Manifestations of the Spirit *Anointing for Breakthrough *Anointing for Exploits *Understanding the Anointing  *Not by Power nor by Might

Remain ever blessed.       

 Jesus is Lord! 

David O. Oyedepo

NB. To be read during our services of Wednesday Sept. 30 and Sunday Oct. 4. 2026

ROASTING WHAT YOU HUNT

TAKE TIME TO ROAST WHAT YOU HUNT.

Proverbs 12:27 KJV

“The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.”

Imagine spending hours hunting, finally catching something valuable, bringing it home—and then failing to prepare it for food!

That is the picture Solomon gives us of a slothful person.

The problem is not that he had no opportunity.

The problem is not that he had nothing.

He had something in his hands, but he failed to make use of it.

Sadly, this happens in our lives too.

Some people have good ideas but never implement them.

Some acquire education but never apply it.

Some receive great opportunities but fail to pursue them.

Some have talents but never develop them.

Some start businesses, projects or ministries but abandon them halfway.

It is possible to work hard to acquire something and then become too lazy or careless to benefit from it.

Opportunity must be followed by diligence.

Don't just pray for opportunities—prepare to use them.

Don't just acquire knowledge—apply it.

Don't just receive resources—steward them.

Don't just start—finish.

Don't just catch the “fish”—clean it, cook it and enjoy it! 

The difference between having something and benefiting from it is often diligent stewardship.

What has God already placed in your hands?

Whatever it is, don't waste it.

Diligence turns opportunities into results!

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

BEWARE OF CARELESS DEBTS

CARELESS DEBTS MAKES YOU A SERVANT TO YOUR PAST.

When others are paying their way forward, a person trapped in careless debt is often paying backwards.

Debt is not always wrong. 

Sometimes borrowing can be useful when it is carefully planned and serves a productive purpose. 

But careless and unnecessary debt can steal tomorrow's income to pay for yesterday's desires.

Every instalment committed today reduces the freedom you have to build tomorrow.

Before you borrow, ask yourself:

🔹 Do I really need this, or do I simply want it?

🔹 Will this debt create value, or merely consume my future income?

🔹 Can I comfortably repay it without compromising my family's needs?

🔹 Am I borrowing to build, or borrowing to impress?

The Bible gives us a sobering reminder:

“The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.”

— Proverbs 22:7 (KJV)

Financial wisdom is not only knowing how to make money: it is knowing how to protect your future from unnecessary financial obligations.

Don't allow yesterday's decisions to become tomorrow's master.

Live within your means. 

Borrow wisely. 

Pay faithfully. 

Save intentionally. 

Invest patiently. 

Build a legacy.

Your future deserves more than the leftovers of your past.

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

The Mind Is Like A Parachute

One Hour With Jesus

ONE HOUR WITH JESUS.

“What, could ye not watch with me one hour?”

— Matthew 26:40 KJV

Sometimes Jesus is not asking us for a whole day. He is simply asking for one hour of our undivided attention.

One hour to pray. 

One hour to read His Word.

One hour to worship.

One hour to listen to His voice.

One hour to lay aside the distractions of life and simply be with Him.

The disciples slept while Jesus prayed. They were physically close to Him, yet spiritually distracted.

How often are we also close to Jesus, but too busy to spend meaningful time with Him?

One hour with Jesus can change the direction of your entire day. 

It can strengthen your faith, renew your mind, calm your heart, and give you grace to face what lies ahead.

Don't give Jesus only your leftover moments.

Give Him your best moments.

Today, find one quiet hour and watch with Jesus.

Your soul will never regret time spent in His presence.

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

ACTIONS PROVE HEARING.

ACTIONS PROVE HEARING.

Hearing the Word of God is important, but hearing alone is not enough. 

The real proof that we have received the Word is what we do after hearing it.

Jesus said:

“Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:”

Matthew 7:24 KJV

The Word of God is not merely meant to fill our minds with knowledge: it is meant to transform our lives.

When we truly hear God's Word:

• We forgive when the Word tells us to forgive.

• We love when the Word tells us to love.

• We give when the Word teaches us to give.

• We serve when the Word calls us to serve.

• We obey even when obedience is difficult.

• We put our faith into action.

Hearing gives us knowledge, but obedience demonstrates that we have truly received the Word.

A house is not made strong merely by hearing about a rock. 

It becomes secure when it is built upon the rock.

Don't just ask, “What did I hear?”

Ask yourself, “What am I going to do because I heard it?”

Actions prove hearing.

Obedience proves reception.

Fruit proves transformation.

May God's Word move from our ears, to our hearts, and finally to our actions.

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

The Power of Skills

SKILL WILL TAKE YOU BEFORE KINGS.

The world may not always notice your talent, your sacrifice, or the countless hours you spend perfecting your craft. But excellence has a way of opening doors that effort alone cannot open.

A skilled carpenter may begin in a small workshop, but his workmanship can eventually bring him before great people.

A teacher may begin with a handful of students, but excellence can make his influence reach thousands.

Whatever God has placed in your hands, develop it. Sharpen your skills. Pursue excellence. Be faithful in the little things.

Your present environment may look ordinary, but your skill can create extraordinary opportunities.

Proverbs 22:29 KJV, says:

"Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men."

Don't merely pray for an open door—prepare yourself to walk through it when it opens.

Skill + Diligence + Excellence + Faithfulness = Greater Opportunities.

Keep learning.
Keep improving.
Keep serving.

Your skill may take you places your current position cannot.

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

Confidence v. Competence

CONFIDENCE CAN OPEN DOORS COMPETENCE CAN'T.

People often notice your confidence before they notice your competence.

You may have the knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience needed for an opportunity—but if you lack the confidence to step forward, speak up and present yourself, someone else may walk through the door that was meant for you.

Don't just develop your competence in your career; develop your confidence too.

🔹 Competence gives you the ability to do the work.

🔹 Confidence gives you the courage to step forward and say, “I can do this.”

🔹 Character gives you the integrity to do it well.

Confidence is not arrogance. True confidence is believing that, with God’s help, you can use the gifts, knowledge and abilities He has given you.

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”

— 2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)

Develop your skills. 

Build your competence. 

Strengthen your confidence. 

Then step boldly through the doors of opportunity.

You don't have to know everything to believe that you can learn, grow and make a difference.

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

NOAH HELPED BY ANGELS TO BUILD THE ARK

NOAH HELPED BY ANGELS TO BUILD THE ARK.

The story of Noah teaches us a beautiful lesson about divine partnership.

In Genesis 6:14–16, God instructed Noah to build the Ark, and verse 22 says:

“Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.”

— Genesis 6:22 (KJV)

Yet the ancient book of 1 Enoch 67:2 (Ethiopian Bible) gives us another fascinating dimension of the story, saying:

“And now the angels are making a wooden (building)…”

What a powerful picture! 

Noah obeyed God on earth, while heavenly beings were involved in God's divine purpose.

Sometimes, when God gives us a great assignment, we may see only our own hands at work. 

But behind our obedience, God may be arranging unseen help, divine connections and supernatural assistance.

Do your part faithfully. Trust God with the part you cannot see.

“Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.” — Genesis 6:22 (KJV)

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

Real Wealth: Health, Relationships, Purpose, Impact and Money.

REAL WEALTH: HEALTH, RELATIONSHIPS, PURPOSE, IMPACT AND MONEY.

Real wealth is much more than having money in the bank.

A truly wealthy life is built from five important ingredients:

Health — What is wealth if you have money but cannot enjoy life because your health has failed?

Relationships — The people we love and the people who love us are among life's greatest treasures. Wealth is also having meaningful relationships, family, friendship and community.

Purpose — Money without purpose can leave the heart empty. We are created not merely to exist, but to fulfil a God-given purpose.

Impact — True wealth is also measured by the lives we touch, the people we help, the knowledge we share and the legacy we leave behind.

Money — Money matters. It provides security, opportunities and the ability to meet needs and accomplish worthwhile goals. But money should be a servant, not a master.

The richest person is therefore not necessarily the one who has the most money, but the one who has health to enjoy life, relationships to share it with, purpose to give it meaning, resources to support it, and impact that outlives him.

The Bible says:

“A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.”

— Proverbs 22:1 (KJV)

Build your bank account, but don't neglect your body.

Build your career, but don't destroy your relationships.

Pursue success, but don't lose your purpose.

Make money, but also make a difference.

Accumulate wealth, but leave a legacy.

That is REAL WEALTH!

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

SACCOS AND COOPERATIVE MOVEMENTS IN KENYA

THE POWER OF SACCOs AND COOPERATIVE MOVEMENTS IN KENYA.

“Unity is power.”

The story of the Tower of Babel teaches us something remarkable: when people unite around a common vision, there is tremendous power in their collective effort.

“And the LORD said, Behold, the people is one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do.”

— Genesis 11:6 (KJV)

The Kenyan economy has also been significantly strengthened by the power of cooperation, SACCOs, and the Cooperative Movement. 

One person saving KSh 1,000 may appear insignificant. But when 1,000 people each save KSh 1,000, they create a pool of KSh 1 million.

That is the power of collective resources!

Rich and wealthy people understand something that many struggling people overlook: you don't always have to build everything alone. 

They leverage their resources through partnerships, companies, investments, joint ventures, cooperatives and strategic relationships.

Wealth is often multiplied when resources, knowledge, networks and opportunities are brought together.

The lesson is simple:

Don't just ask, “What can I build alone?”

Ask:

“Who can I build with?”

A good SACCO can transform small, regular contributions into meaningful capital. 

A cooperative can turn individual efforts into collective strength.

A well-structured joint venture can accomplish what one person could never accomplish alone.

However, cooperation must be built on trust, transparency, good governance, accountability and a common vision.

Unity creates leverage.

Cooperation creates opportunities.

Discipline creates wealth.

And wise partnerships can multiply resources.

The Bible says:

“Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.”

— Ecclesiastes 4:9 (KJV)

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

THANK YOU.

TWO LITTLE WORDS: “THANK YOU”.

Many people do not know how to use two little but mysteriously powerful words:

“THANK YOU.”

They are small words, but they carry a great deal of power.

“Thank You” has the potential to keep the blessings flowing in our lives. It reminds us that what we have is not entirely the result of our own strength, wisdom, or effort.

“Thank You” has the potential to keep us humble—because gratitude reminds us that somebody helped us, somebody opened a door, somebody stood with us, and ultimately, God has been good to us.

“Thank You” has the potential to make us wiser—because a grateful heart learns to recognize the value of people, opportunities, experiences, and even the lessons hidden in difficult seasons.

Sometimes, before asking God for more, we should pause and thank Him for what we already have.

Before you pray for another blessing, ask God for a grateful heart.

Before you complain about what is missing, remember what is already present.

Before you ask, “Lord, what next?” take a moment to say:

“Lord, thank You for what You have already done.”

The Bible says:

“O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”

— Psalm 136:1 (KJV)

Gratitude does not mean that everything is perfect. It means that, even in an imperfect season, you can still recognize the goodness of God.

Never underestimate the power of two little words:

THANK YOU!

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

Serve With Hands and Heart

Serve With Your Heart

SERVE, NOT ONLY WITH YOUR HANDS BUT WITH YOUR HEART.

True service is more than what your hands do; it is about what your heart puts into what your hands do.

You can serve in the church, at work, in your family, or in your community and still serve without love. But when the heart is involved, ordinary service becomes a ministry.

Don't just show up—care.

Don't just work—give your best.

Don't just help—do it with compassion.

Don't just serve—serve with love.

God is not only interested in what we do, but also in the spirit and attitude with which we do it.

“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.”

— Colossians 3:23 (KJV)

Serve with your hands, but let your heart lead your hands.

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

Wisdom Leads To Profits

KNOWLEDGE TELLS YOU WHAT IS POSSIBLE, WISDOM TELLS YOU WHAT IS PROFITABLE.

Knowledge opens your eyes to possibilities. It tells you what can be done.

But wisdom goes a step further—it teaches you what is worth doing, when to do it, how to do it, and what to avoid.

You can have knowledge and still make poor decisions.

You can know many things and yet fail to turn what you know into meaningful results.

Knowledge gives you information; wisdom gives you direction.

Knowledge may show you many open doors, but wisdom helps you discern which door to enter.

That is why the wise person does not merely ask, “Can I do this?”

The wiser question is, “Should I do this?”

In life, business, ministry, relationships and leadership, not everything that is possible is profitable, and not everything that is available is beneficial.

Seek knowledge—but above all, seek wisdom.

“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.”

— Proverbs 4:7 (KJV)

Knowledge tells you what is possible.

Wisdom tells you what is profitable.

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

PRAY TO STILLNESS.

PRAY INTO STILLNESS.

Prayer is not only about asking God to change our circumstances.

Sometimes, prayer is about allowing God to change us in the midst of our circumstances.

When you pray, keep praying until the noise within you becomes quiet.

Pray until anxiety gives way to peace, 

fear gives way to faith, 

confusion gives way to clarity, 

and restlessness gives way to stillness.

There are battles that cannot be won by worrying about them. 

There are questions that cannot be answered by overthinking them. 

There are burdens that become lighter when we learn to place them in the hands of God.

Pray into stillness.

A praying heart gradually learns to trust God, even when the answer has not yet come. 

Regular prayer does not mean that we will have no challenges; it means that we do not have to face those challenges with a troubled heart.

“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”

— Isaiah 26:3 (KJV)

Take your worries to God.

Take your fears to God.

Take your unanswered questions to God.

Take your burdens to God.

And then be still.

Sometimes the greatest answer to prayer is not an immediate change in our circumstances, but a quietness within our soul that tells us, .....“God is still in control.”

Pray until you find your stillness. 

Pray until you find your peace. 

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

Sometimes Your Toughest Seasons Grow Your Greatest Dreams.

SOMETIMES YOUR TOUGHEST SEASONS GROW YOUR GREATEST DREAMS. 

The journey of life is filled with many turns, transitions, and seasons. 

Some seasons bring joy and celebration, while others bring challenges, disappointments, and broken moments.

However, we must remember that broken seasons do not always destroy us; sometimes they develop us. 

The same storms that test our faith can strengthen our character, deepen our wisdom, and prepare us for greater opportunities.

A seed must be buried in darkness before it can rise into a beautiful plant. 

In the same way, some of our greatest dreams are cultivated during seasons of struggle, waiting, and perseverance.

Never despise the difficult season you are passing through. 

God can use your pain as a pathway,

your challenges as a classroom, 

and your struggles as a foundation for a greater tomorrow.

Your current season is not your final destination. 

God is able to turn setbacks into comebacks and transform trials into testimonies.

“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”

Romans 8:18 (KJV)

May God give us the grace to endure every season, knowing that He is working all things together for our good and His glory.

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)