Open Heaven For Teens – 17 January 2026, Saturday Daily Devotional Message By Pastor E.A Adeboye And Pastor (Mrs) Folu Adeboye
Open Heaven For Teens – 17 January 2026 TOPIC: Appreciate Your Journey
MEMORISE
I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well.
Psalm 139:14
SCRIPTURE READING
Galatians 6:4-5
4 But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. 5 For each one shall bear his own load.
Open Heaven For Teens – 17 January 2026 | MESSAGE
It is so easy to get caught in the trap of comparing oneself, especially when scrolling through social media. A person might see someone else’s achievements, travels, and seemingly perfect life on their social media pages, and suddenly feel like his or her journey is inadequate. This mindset can take away the joy that God intends for the fellow.
God didn’t create us to live someone else’s story. He designed us uniquely, with our own gifts, talents, and purpose. Comparing yourself to others often leads to envy, discouragement, or pride and none of these honours God. It also poisons your spirit and distracts you from God’s plan.
My dear child, instead of measuring yourself against others, focus on your own path. Celebrate your progress, no matter how small it seems. Trust that God’s timing for your life is perfect, even if it looks different from those around you. Always be grateful for what you have and where God is taking you.
KEY POINT:
Whenever you feel the urge to compare yourself with others, pause and reflect on God’s goodness in your life.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Matthew 13:1-32 Genesis 41
Open Heaven For Teens Devotional Guide written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye & Pastor (Mrs.) Folu Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical churches in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer’s Ministries (Open Heaven For Teens)