By Aaron Ossai
Plans to distribute 10 billion free copies of ‘Rhapsody of Realities ‘ to stimulate attitudinal change for growth and national development has received the backing of some serving Senators.
Rhapsody of Realities is a monthly devotional publication by Pastor Chris Oyakilome of the Christ Embassy Church, aimed at driving positive change.
The Senators made their commitment at the inauguration of the initiative tagged “Reachout World Day with Rhapsody of Realities” at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja.
In his remarks, Sen. Omueya Ede Dafinone explained that Rhapsody of Realities is a life guide that brings daily perspective of God’s word to those who read it.
He said that the publication intends to bring to all who read it around the world, an opportunity to review their lives and days on a daily basis to live a better life.
“It is not meant to be restricted to Christians, it is meant for everybody hence the publication in 8000 languages and for various age grades.
“In the present global situation we are in, everybody needs to wake up in the morning energised and I believe this book will help energise people all around the world,” he said.
Also speaking, Sen. Thomas Joel-Onowakpo said that he knew of the transformative work Christ Embassy Church was doing.
He said that the target of the initiative required a lot of money to meet, urging the implementers not to panic saying that “the money for the work of God will come.”
Joel-Onowakpo said that the publication, just like the Bible is a guide that should be read as it will take you all the way.
“I want to urge everyone, especially the young people who will have access to the rhapsody of realities, please read it.
“I encourage you to read it ask king as it has the plan of God for mankind; the first thing you must understand in this troubled world is to believe in God.
“Do not be in the hurry to do anything, believe that God who has created you has a purpose for you and work according to His plan.
“Once you are able to do that, some of the anxieties we have in this current dispensation will be a thing of the past. All these ideas of get rich quick will be a thing of the past.
“Focus on God, it is only through God that you can have true success that adds no sorrow,” he said.
In her remarks, a Corps Commander Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Ms C. O Esung said that the publication should be read with faith.
She prayed God to grant faith to all those who will read the publication to practice what they have read.
Esung expressed the willingness of the FRSC to partner with Christ Embassy in the distribution of the publication.
She said that the commission had several channels like the National Youth Service Corps members, Special Corps Marshal and the first responder which can be used to effectively distribute the publications.
Earlier in his opening remarks, the Director of the Christ Embassy Ministry Centre in Abuja, Pastor Obi Chiemeka said that publication has been translated in 8,132 languages across the world and also in braille for the blind saying that different editions are to be distributed monthly.
According to him, they are also translations in different dialects which when added will make the total number of translations 12,000.
He said that the publication also cuts across the various demographies as there are those for kids and early readers, teenagers, and for adults as well.
“The reason for this is because of the transformative message it has, it brings hope to those who have no hope, it opens the eyes for people to see, it gives a vision for life and we are very passionate about it.
“That is why we are interested in the reachout world day initiative in the FCT because we believe it is a tool that can build nations.
“It is a tool that when young people read it, they will have a greater vision of their own lives and because it is God’s words, it brings blessings.
“That is what it is all about and that is why we are having this national launch day; we want people to know that in December 2, we are distributing 10billion copies across the world,” he said.
The Executive Director of CYPA-Africa, Dr Chris Iyam said that he is a product of rhapsody of realities saying that since he was introduced to the publication in 2008, his life changed.
He said that if lawmakers begin their day by reading rhapsody of realities, they will not make mistakes in the laws they pass in the country.
Iyam said that some decision which the parliament makes that affects over 200 million persons will not be made.
He said that the national launch which held at the National Assembly Complex where all 360 members of the house and the 109 senators are, was strategic.
According to him, millions of destinies in the country are in the hands of the members of the National Assembly.
“Rhapsody of Realities will make you think positively, it will make think impart and the future of the country.
“One day, we will see in this country a National Assembly where before they start anything, will read the rhapsody of realities; it is only turn that out lead will be guided by the spirit of God.
“I believe in the members of the house and in our senators because I know you have the powers to change things and the Spirit of God will guide you perfectly in doing those things,” he said.