Open Heavens Devotional — 2 October 2026: Remain Grateful

# What this devotional says Pastor E. A. Adeboye's Open Heavens entry for 2 October 2026, titled "Remain Grateful," uses a simple personal story to make a clear point: you may lack some things you want, but you still have things to be grateful for. The piece points readers to specific Bible verses as anchors for that message.

# Memory verse and reading The memorise verse is Psalm 26:7 (KJV): "That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works." The devotional reading is Psalm 103:1–5 (KJV), which lists common blessings — forgiveness, healing, redemption, lovingkindness, and satisfaction — that readers are asked to acknowledge.

# Story used to illustrate the point Pastor Adeboye recounts staying overnight at a man's house after a late programme. At breakfast, the host engaged in multiple, detailed choices about how his eggs should be cooked, while the visiting pastor was asked last and simply said anything would do because he was hungry. The contrast highlights contentment: the host had many preferences and choices, the guest accepted what was available.

# Scriptural basis Two Old Testament passages are used as practical supports:

• Ecclesiastes 6:9 is cited to show that the sight of what you already have is better than constantly wanting what you do not have.
• Ecclesiastes 9:4 is invoked to argue that being alive brings hope and opportunity.

The closing instruction points readers to 1 Thessalonians 5:18: give thanks in all things.

# Practical application

# Worship elements included The entry includes Hymn 18 — "Praise To The Lord, The Almighty" — and references the wider Open Heavens devotional series written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. Links to the RCCG site and the pastor's Facebook are noted in the original posting.

# Short reflection Gratitude here is practical and immediate: it starts with noticing life and everyday provisions, then moves to verbal thanksgiving. The devotional ties a felt attitude (contentment) to biblical commands and examples, making it usable in daily quiet time or a short group discussion.