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BE SWIFT TO OBEY

Swift obedience reflects a heart attuned to the leading of the Holy Spirit, ready to trust and act even when the path is unclear. It requires shutting down human reasoning and choosing to believe that God’s wisdom far exceeds our understanding.
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James 1:22- But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.”

God calls us not just to hear His Word but to respond with immediate and wholehearted action. Obedience is the truest demonstration of our faith and love for God, and it often serves as the doorway to His blessings and deeper spiritual encounters. When we delay or rationalize His instructions, we risk missing the opportunities and breakthroughs He has prepared for us.

Swift obedience reflects a heart attuned to the leading of the Holy Spirit, ready to trust and act even when the path is unclear. It requires shutting down human reasoning and choosing to believe that God’s wisdom far exceeds our understanding. Abraham’s life exemplifies this. When God commanded him to sacrifice his beloved son Isaac, he didn’t hesitate or consult anyone—not even the boy’s mother. Instead, he rose early and set out to fulfill God’s will. His obedience unlocked God’s covenant of blessing for generations.

Consider where God may be prompting you to act today. Are you holding back, waiting for all the details to make sense? Choose instead to step out in faith and follow His leading without delay. Every act of obedience, no matter how small it seems, draws you closer to His purpose and aligns your life with His perfect plan. Trust Him, act promptly, and watch as He does more than you can imagine. Hallelujah!

START-UP PRAYER

Father, in the name of Jesus, I ask for grace to be quick to obey Your instructions, help me to always be in alignment, that I may not miss my hour of visitation in Jesus Name.

PRAYER FOR A NATION
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
Central African Republic had once been one of the world’s most evangelized nations. To this day, half of the population professes Christianity, with 15% being Muslim, and 35% adhering to animistic faiths. However, Christianity is often mixed with local animistic traditions, and there is little depth of commitment and limited grasp of Biblical truth.

PRAYER FOR THE NATION
Father, in the name of Jesus, we pray that the thoughts of eternal damnation will fill the hearts of the unsaved, flood their night dreams with visions of heaven that they may surrender to You with all their hearts in Jesus name.

PRAYER FOR THE LEADERS
Father, we ask that You create in the leaders a shepherd’s heart, that they may serve the people with love and compassion in Jesus Name.

PRAYER FOR ISRAEL
Oh Lord, we ask that the name of Jesus will be proclaimed by all Jewish people in Israel as the saviour of the world, and the only way to God in Jesus Name.

PRAYER FOR UNITY IN THE CHURCH

Father, in the name of Jesus, we ask that the church will stand as one against unholy unions, Gay and transgender rights, that there be no room for it to thrive in Jesus name.

PRAYER FOR SOULS / REVIVAL
Father, in the name of Jesus, we pray against spiritual strongholds keeping souls in perpetual captivity, by Your mercy, set them free, that they may become plantings of the Lord in Jesus Name.

STUDY THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

– Leviticus 19-20

– Psalm 55

– Luke 11

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Dr. Isaiah Macwealth

Dr. Isaiah Macwealth, also known as Isaiah Wealth for short, is a lover of Jesus, a renowned author, philanthropist, and Senior Pastor of Gospel Pillars Intl. Churches worldwide.

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Dr. Isaiah Macwealth, also known as Isaiah Wealth for short, is a lover of Jesus, a renowned author, philanthropist, and Senior Pastor of Gospel Pillars Intl. Churches worldwide.

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