Who is your Neighbour? Ans: The next person after you, irrespective of family or tribe etc? How do you help your Neighbour in need?

*OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL* *DATE: SUNDAY, JULY 13TH, 2025* *THEME: HELPMEET INDEED 1* *MEMORISE:* *“The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.” - (Proverbs 31:11)* *READ: Proverbs 31:10-31 (KJV)* 10. Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. 11. The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain. 12. She does him good and not evil All the days of her life. 13. She seeks wool and flax, And willingly works with her hands. 14. She is like the merchant ships, She brings her food from afar. 15. She also rises while it is yet night, And provides food for her household, And a portion for her maidservants. 16. She considers a field and buys it; From her profits she plants a vineyard. 17. She girds herself with strength, And strengthens her arms. 18. She perceives that her merchandise is good, And her lamp does not go out by night. 19. She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her hand holds the spindle. 20. She extends her hand to the poor, Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy. 21. She is not afraid of snow for her household, For all her household is clothed with scarlet. 22. She makes tapestry for herself; Her clothing is fine linen and purple. 23. Her husband is known in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land. 24. She makes linen garments and sells them, And supplies sashes for the merchants. 25. Strength and honor are her clothing; She shall rejoice in time to come. 26. She opens her mouth with wisdom, And on her tongue is the law of kindness. 27. She watches over the ways of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness. 28. Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her: 29. "Many daughters have done well, But you excel them all." 30. Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. 31. Give her of the fruit of her hands, And let her own works praise her in the gates. *MESSAGE:* A helpmeet is a wife who complements and supports her husband to fulfil God's purpose for their lives even when it is not convenient. God ordained marriage as an institution where a wife helps her husband instead of competing with him, as the world paints it today. Just as the individuals in a team cannot compete against their teammates and expect to win, couples who compete against each other should not expect a successful marriage. A house divided against itself cannot stand (Mark 3:25). A husband and his wife are one and should work together as a team to achieve success in their marriage and in life (Mark 10:7-8) Some highly successful women have allowed pride into their hearts such that they stop submitting to their husbands. Up until today, my wife cooks my meals. When the situation permits, she irons my clothes, and I iron hers too. When I was a teacher, and we were living in a remote location, she used to cut my hair. Just like the virtuous woman's husband in today's Bible reading, my heart safely trusts in her. She is never too busy to help me, and she upholds anything I uphold. I remember when we were building the Mount Carmel Prayer Village. It was a massive project, but I went there only thrice - the day the foundation laying ceremony was done, the day I decided to take my grandchildren there, and the day the completed project was dedicated. Throughout the duration of the construction, my wife supervised the project diligently - that is a helpmeet indeed! She is always willing to go through the necessary rigours to see that I achieve my goal. She has stood by me through thick and thin, which is why she has full access to everything God blesses me with. When a responsible man has a true helpmeet as a wife, he'll go the extra mile to protect her and make her comfortable and happy. I often say that a fellow can slap me, and I'll turn the other cheek, but if anyone touches my wife, such a fellow will have my God, the Consuming Fire, to contend with. As a wife, can your husband rely on you? You must be able to make up for his weaknesses, celebrate his successes, and be his number one cheerleader. If you are a man that has a helpmeet indeed by his side, you must nourish and cherish her. She is a priceless gem and must be treated as one. *PRAYER POINT:* Today is my wife's birthday, please join me to pray that the Lord will continue to strengthen and uphold her. *BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:* Song of Solomon 1-4 *AUTHOR: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE* *HYMN 24 - I WANT TO BE LIKE JESUS* 1. I want to be like Jesus, So lowly and so meek; For no one mark'd an angry word, That ever heard Him speak. 2. I want to be like Jesus, So frequently in prayer; Alone upon the mountain top, He met his Father there. 3. I want to be like Jesus, I never, never find That He, though persecuted was To any one unkind. 4. I want to be like Jesus, Engaged in doing good; So that of me it may be said "He hath done what he could." 5. I want to be like Jesus, Who sweetly said to all, "Let little children come to Me;" I would obey the call. 6. But oh I'm not like Jesus, As any one may see; O gentle Saviour, send Thy grace, And make me like to Thee.

*MORNING TEA* *SUNDAY* *13TH JULY 2025* “*LET GO” OF ALL ANGER* *TODAY’S SCRIPTURE* EPHESIANS 4:26-27 NIV ““In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.” ‭ *TODAY’S WORD* Everyone has anger from time to time, and understanding it and knowing how to handle it properly is important. Anger begins as a feeling and then manifests itself in words and actions. You feel something, and it causes you to do or say something. Anger is not necessarily always a sin; however, what you choose to do with anger directly determines your quality of life. All anger has the same effect on your life. It upsets you, causing you to feel pressure. Keeping anger locked inside can even be dangerous to your health. So, you must take responsibility for your anger and learn to deal with it. As with all emotions, Satan tries to use and abuse our anger and lead us into sin. But we have the power to resist him. The Bible does not teach that we are never to feel anger. It teaches that when we do get angry, we are not to sin. Rather, we are to manage or control our anger properly. If you struggle with anger, ask God to help you process it and bring it to closure. You can be bitter or better—the choice is yours! *PRAYER FOR TODAY* Father God, You know everything about me. I come before You with a heavy heart, burdened by anger. I confess that I have allowed anger to consume me, and I ask for Your forgiveness. Grant me the strength to let go of this anger, to forgive those who have wronged me, and to find peace in Your presence. Help me to respond with love and compassion, rather than reacting in anger. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit, and guide me towards healing and forgiveness, in the name of Jesus. Amen. Nwamama Austino saying happy Sunday

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🌍 GPS and the Geopolitics of Navigation: How It Works, Why It Matters, and What Happens When It’s Disrupted In an era when smartphones, aircraft, ships, and even missiles rely on satellite guidance, the Global Positioning System (GPS) has become the invisible backbone of modern civilization. From helping commuters find the fastest route to enabling precision-guided weapons, GPS underpins both daily life and national security. But this critical system also lies at the heart of 21st-century power struggles—most notably among the United States, China, and regional players such as Iran. This article explores how GPS functions, why it is indispensable, what happens when it is disrupted, and how China’s BeiDou system is challenging U.S. dominance in space-based navigation. --- 1️⃣ What Is GPS? The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based radio navigation system owned and operated by the United States Department of Defense. Though originally conceived to support military operations, GPS has been made freely available for civilian use worldwide. GPS enables three essential capabilities: ✅ Positioning: Determining a user’s location anywhere on Earth ✅ Navigation: Guiding movement from one place to another ✅ Timing: Providing precise atomic-clock-based time signals for critical infrastructure --- 2️⃣ How GPS Works GPS relies on a constellation of at least 24 satellites orbiting approximately 20,000 km (12,500 miles) above the Earth. Here is a step-by-step breakdown: 1️⃣ Satellites constantly broadcast signals, each containing: A precise timestamp from an onboard atomic clock The satellite’s current position in orbit 2️⃣ A GPS receiver (in your phone, ship, or drone) picks up signals from at least four satellites. 3️⃣ The receiver calculates how long each signal took to arrive by comparing the broadcast time to the time the signal was received. 4️⃣ Because radio waves travel at the speed of light, this delay reveals the distance to each satellite. 5️⃣ Using triangulation, the receiver determines its exact position in three dimensions (latitude, longitude, altitude). 6️⃣ The receiver also synchronizes with GPS time, which is critical for: Telecom networks Financial transactions Power grid management This infrastructure is remarkably precise, offering civilian accuracy within 5–10 meters and military-grade accuracy to centimeters. --- 3️⃣ Why GPS Is Critically Important GPS has become so pervasive that its loss would cripple countless sectors: 🔹 Military Uses Precision-guided bombs and cruise missiles Real-time troop and vehicle navigation Drone reconnaissance and targeting 🔹 Civilian Uses Air and maritime safety Emergency response dispatching Everyday apps (ride-hailing, delivery) Banking and stock market timestamping Power grid synchronization 🔹 Economic Impact In the U.S. alone, GPS supports over $1 trillion in economic value each year. --- 4️⃣ What Happens When GPS Is Disrupted? Although the U.S. controls GPS globally, regional actors can jam or spoof its signals: ✅ Jamming: Transmitting noise on GPS frequencies to overwhelm legitimate signals, rendering receivers unable to calculate position. ✅ Spoofing: Broadcasting counterfeit GPS signals that appear authentic, tricking receivers into showing false locations or times. Iran is among the countries known to use such tactics. For example: In 2011, Iran claimed it spoofed a U.S. RQ-170 Sentinel stealth drone’s GPS, causing it to land intact. Iran has repeatedly jammed commercial ship navigation in the Persian Gulf. Implications of Local GPS Disruption by Iran: 1. Civilian Aviation: Airliners lose navigational aids, raising accident risks. 2. Shipping: Tankers and cargo vessels drift off course, risking collisions or territorial violations. 3. Military Operations: Drones and guided munitions may fail to reach their targets. 4. Emergency Services: Rescuers may struggle to locate distress signals. 5. Economic Disruption: Telecom networks relying on GPS time can be destabilized. Such disruption not only endangers safety but also increases the likelihood of unintended escalation with regional or global powers. --- 5️⃣ China’s BeiDou: An Independent Navigation System As dependence on GPS has grown, so has the strategic incentive for major powers to develop alternatives. China’s answer is BeiDou. BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS): Development began in the 1990s. Achieved global coverage in 2020. Over 30 satellites in medium Earth orbit, geosynchronous orbit, and inclined orbits. Provides positioning, navigation, and timing worldwide. Offers regional high-precision services in Asia-Pacific. Strategic Importance of BeiDou: Enables Chinese military forces to operate independently of U.S. GPS. Supports precision targeting for Chinese weapons. Enhances national resilience against GPS denial. Offers civilian applications to countries in the Belt and Road Initiative, building geopolitical influence. --- 6️⃣ How Does BeiDou Compare to Other Systems? Below is a quick reference table of major satellite navigation systems: System Country / Operator Coverage Status GPS United States Global Fully Operational GLONASS Russia Global Fully Operational Galileo European Union Global Operational (improving) BeiDou China Global Fully Operational QZSS Japan (regional) Asia-Pacific Operational Each system can serve as a backup or alternative to the others—a reflection of rising multipolar competition in space infrastructure. --- 7️⃣ Bottom Line ✅ GPS is the world’s primary navigation system, indispensable to military power and civilian life. ✅ Iran cannot shut down GPS globally, but it can jam or spoof signals regionally—creating significant hazards and complicating military operations. ✅ China’s BeiDou system represents the most advanced and strategically significant alternative, allowing Beijing to reduce dependence on American satellites and extend its technological sphere of influence. ✅ The proliferation of independent navigation constellations highlights a new era of competition, in which the control and denial of satellite services will be a defining feature of geopolitical power.

Happy Sunday.!!!. Give thanks to the Lord for he is good! His faithful Love endures forever. (Psalm 136:1) . I pray may God guide us in all our decision, that we may choose the right path and make wise choice.Fill our heart with gratitude for all the blessings in our lives and help us to be a source of kindness and compassion for those around us. Thanks O'Lord for the gift of this day and for your constant presence in our lives. Good Morning... Enjoy the beauty of victorious and miraculous Sunday.✨🙏✨✝️✝️✨🙏🛐

“They Told Me I Was Their Maid — But When Their Mother Was Dying, She Whispered: ‘You’re the Only True Blood in This House.’” PART ONE — THE GIRL WHO NEVER ATE AT THE TABLE I grew up in the Olamide household. They said I was brought from the village at age 3. No records. No birthday photos. No visitors for me. I mopped floors before sunrise and washed dishes after midnight. They sent their three children to private schools. Me? I learned by watching TV and stealing old textbooks from the dustbin. When I once sat at the table, Madam slapped me. > “Did you forget you're the help?” I never forgot again. PART TWO — THE STRANGE WOMAN IN THE GARDEN When I turned 15, Grandma Olamide moved into the boys' quarters due to her stroke. Everyone avoided her. But I helped clean her room. Washed her clothes. Fed her. She couldn't speak clearly — only her eyes worked. One night, while I was braiding her hair, she touched my face and started crying. She whispered: > “You… are the only true blood here.” I froze. > “What do you mean, Mama?” But she had already closed her eyes. PART THREE — THE LETTER BEHIND THE PORTRAIT After Mama died, they asked me to clean out her room. Behind her old painting, I found a letter. It was from her to her son — Chief Olamide. > “You may lie to the world, but God sees. She is your first daughter. The one you had before your marriage. If you hide her forever, you’ll lose everything.” Tears fell down my cheeks like acid. I was never a maid. I was the firstborn. PART FOUR — THE HEIR WITH NO NAME I took photos of the letter. Went back to cleaning toilets. But something inside me shifted. I applied for WAEC as an external student. Scored 9 distinctions. Won a scholarship. Packed my bags quietly at night. Left the house with ₦1,200 and fire in my chest. PART FIVE — THE YEARS THEY DIDN’T SEE ME I worked in a printing press. To be continued in comments section:

Full Time in Casablanca: Botswana 🇧🇼 0-1 Nigeria 🇳🇬 The Super Falcons are through to the quarterfinals of the 2025 Women's African Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco, leaving it very late to beat a spirited Botswana team who gave as much as they got in the match. Chinwendu Ihezuo bailed out Nigeria, scoring in her second consecutive match at the tournament and help Nigeria defeat Botswana to go six points in the group. Nigeria's last group game will be against Algeria.

Beloved, we should give our lives to God and stop thinking of ourselves. When we focus on Him, He will show us how to live a meaningful life. Each morning put God first and He will be faithful to help us live a life that pleases Him. Let us be encouraged to trust him and find joy in giving our lives to Him. (Eph 2v20) Lord, l offer you all that l am and all that l have. I want to live for you, not for myself. I will keep my focus on you and start each day in conversation with you. You will always be my top priority... Amen. Good morning, have a blessed and wonderful service.

A father's role is crucial in shaping his children's lives. Key responsibilities include: 1. Providing love, support, and guidance. 2. Setting a good example and teaching values. 3. Ensuring their physical, emotional, and educational needs are met. 4. Being involved in their daily life, activities, and milestones. 5. Offering protection, stability, and security. By fulfilling these responsibilities, fathers play a vital role in helping their children grow into confident, capable, and compassionate individuals. JB WORLD

You buy lipstick to paint your lips —beautiful, bold, bright But your breath? "Odogwu" himself runs for cover. One whisper about “the smell,” and shame burns hotter than pepper soup. Your confidence crumbles like garri in hot water. You’re not dirty. Your gut’s just screaming for help. You’ve tried it all— —Mouthwash marathon —Gum-chewing championships —Brushing till your gums bleeds —Bakin soda experiment —You sip fruit juice praying for "juicy vibes" But that "dead rat + rotten eggs" aura clings like Lagos traffic. Flies faint at your breath's anointing Monica side-eyes anytime you speak. Embarrassment win you everyday. Yet, the smell keeps challenging the air around everyone, the more you do the more it worsens. Here’s the truth, Obianuju: That stench? It’s a gut riot. Too many rebel bacteria throwing a gas party in your belly—hydrogen sulfide fests, methane explosions. Their toxic vibes ride your bloodstream straight to your breath. Oh girl, you need help! Fix the gut, end the odor war: - Starve the bacteria by cutting off sugar, bread and refined carbs because they feed bad bacteria causing more gut flora imbalances and inflammation. - Rebuild gut Flora with probiotics from sauckeraut, apple cider vinegar (1tbsp in warm water daily) and also prebiotics from leafy greens - Fix the plumbing with Intermittent fasting by giving your gut a rest to reduce fermentation and gas buildup. Don't forget to hydrate by sipping warm lemon water or ginger tea to keep things moving. Constipation = more bacterial toxins. - Heal your gut Lining with bone broth: Collagen and glutamine repair leaky gut. Zinc carnosine of 50 mg daily to seal the gut lining and reduce inflammation. - Avoid triggers by ditching seed oils because Inflammation from canola, soybean, and sunflower oil e.t.c can worsen dysbiosis. For alcohol, just cancel it; because it nukes good bacteria and irritates the gut. Gut healing takes time, There's no overnight magic —Your gut will heal and your breath will bow down eventually as you stick. Obianuju, silence the stink and Own your aura. You are too beautiful to be caught Unfresh! Walk in Freshness. Read less

*THE RESTORER'S DAILY GUIDE* DATE: SUNDAY 13TH JULY 2025 THEME: *BE DETERMINED* MEMORIZE Matthew 11:12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. READ Mark 2:1-5 And again he entered into Capernaum, after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them. And they come unto him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four. And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay. When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY *Determination will always find a way out no matter the barriers and obstacles it encounters on its path.* MESSAGE Determination is firmness of purpose. It is the tendency to move in a fixed direction. Determination is the result of faith in the heart and purpose in the soul. It forces its way through opposition to reach its goal. It is an unflinching belief in a cause that must be accomplished. It says: there is no going back until purpose is actualized to the letter. It is the ability to maintain focus to the end of a cause. Determination will always find a way to reach its goal no matter the barriers and obstacles it encounters on its path. Today's text paints a clear picture of what determination is all about and what it can do in order to accomplish its goal. The four nameless helpers of the paralytic man embodied determination as a team. And by their actions to meet Jesus at all costs, they showcased resolute faith. Determination being an offshoot of faith can only reflect its source and identity. Obstacles, challenges, and difficulties are normal with the fallen earth when it comes to pursuing any task on the earth: but with determination, there is always a way out. It doesn't matter the challenges lined up on your path to purpose. You will reach your goal and have your desires granted if you are truly determined. ACTION STEPS 1. Establish a divine purpose or task that must be accomplished. 2. Map out strategies to follow. 3. Be determined to follow through to the end. PRAYERS Dear heavenly Father, Thank you for today's devotional guide. Help me to stay focused on your plan for my life and to fulfil it in Jesus' name. Amen. REMEMBER *Determination will always find a way out no matter the barriers and obstacles it encounters on its path.* AUTHOR: JEDIDIAH DAVID DAILY READING: Ecclesiastes 11-12, 2Thess 3, 1Timothy 1-2. HYMN When we walk with the Lord In the light of His Word, What a glory He sheds on our way ! While we do His good will. He abides with us still, And with all who will trust and obey. Trust and obey, for there's no other way To be happy in Jesus but to trust and obey. 2 Not a shadow can rise Not a cloud in the skies, But His smile quickly drives it away ; Not a doubt nor a fear, Not a sigh nor a tear, Can abide while we trust and obey. 3 Not a burden we bear, Not a sorrow we share, But our toil He doth richly repay ; Not a grief nor a loss, Not a frown nor a cross, But is blest if we trust and obey. 4 But we never can prove The delights of His love, Until all on the altar we lay ; For the favour He shows, And the joy He bestows, Are for them who will trust and obey. 5 Then in fellowship sweet We will sit at His feet, Or we'll walk by His side in the way ; What He says we will do, Where He sends we will go, Never fear, only trust and obey. PLEASE SHARE