FREEDOM OF RELIGION AND THE INTEGRITY OF THE ELECTORAL SYSTEM

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Good -Life Devotional:  FREEDOM OF RELIGION AND THE INTEGRITY OF THE ELECTORAL SYSTEM

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

    Freedom of religion is never sustained by prayer alone; it is preserved where justice governs the land. The account of Mordecai and Esther shows that when political systems lose integrity, faith communities become vulnerable. In Esther 3, Haman manipulated royal authority to pass an irrevocable decree to annihilate the Jews. The threat was not merely spiritual opposition—it was a corrupted governmental process weaponized against a people of faith. Religious freedom collapsed the moment integrity failed at the top.

    Mordecai refused to bow to Haman (Esther 3:2), choosing obedience to God over submission to corruption. Esther risked her life to confront injustice within the palace (Esther 4:16). Through courage and lawful intervention, God overturned a genocidal agenda. When Mordecai was elevated (Esther 8:2; 10:3), governance was restored to righteousness, and the Jews experienced peace. Their deliverance shows that faith must engage civic structures to secure justice.

    The early church also modeled integrity in governance. In Acts 6:1–6, when conflict arose over food distribution, the apostles instructed the believers to choose seven men “of good reputation, full of the Spirit and of wisdom.” The process was transparent, communal, and accountable. There was no manipulation—only prayer, discernment, and fairness. Integrity protected unity and ensured equitable distribution.

    Scripture repeatedly connects righteous leadership with societal peace: “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when a wicked man rules, the people groan” (Proverbs 29:2). Daniel served faithfully within Babylon’s government (Daniel 6:3–4), demonstrating that integrity in public office honors God.

    Where electoral systems are broken, injustice multiplies, and innocent lives suffer. Believers must pray (1 Timothy 2:1–2), but also stand for truth, justice, and transparent processes. The electoral transmission of results in real time  from polling units has proven to be the most reliable to ensure integrity in the electoral process . 

     Religious freedom flourishes not merely in churches, but where governance reflects God’s righteousness.

May we be watchful, courageous, and committed to integrity in both faith and civic responsibility.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to promote righteousness .

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MOBILIZING THE CHURCH FOR GOVERNANCE: NEHEMIAH’S MODEL OF REBUILDING

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Good -Life Devotional: MOBILIZING THE CHURCH FOR GOVERNANCE: NEHEMIAH’S MODEL OF REBUILDING

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

   “When I heard these words, I sat down and wept and mourned for days; and I was fasting and praying before the God of heaven” (Nehemiah 1:4, AMP). Nehemiah teaches us that true mobilization for governance begins with spiritual burden. Though he was a cupbearer to King Artaxerxes, a position of influence and comfort, his heart was stirred by the broken walls of Jerusalem—symbols of disgrace, vulnerability, and failed leadership (Nehemiah 1:3).       The church today must likewise feel the burden of broken systems and rise in prayerful responsibility.

Nehemiah did not rush ahead carelessly. He fasted, prayed, and then sought lawful authority to act. “The king granted me permission, because the good hand of my God was upon me” (Nehemiah 2:8, AMP). Mobilization for governance requires both divine backing and strategic engagement. Prayer and policy must work together.

After arriving in Jerusalem,   Nehemiah conducted a quiet inspection before speaking publicly (Nehemiah 2:12–15). Vision must be informed. Then he rallied the leaders: “Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, so that we will no longer be a disgrace” (Nehemiah 2:17, AMP). Governance is not a spectator affair; it demands collective responsibility.

    He organized families, priests, and workers to rebuild sections nearest their homes (Nehemiah 3). Everyone had a part. When opposition arose from Sanballat and Tobiah, Nehemiah instituted a “work-and-watch” system: “Those who carried materials did their work with one hand and held a weapon with the other” (Nehemiah 4:17, AMP). Vigilance and productivity must coexist. Citizens Votes must be protected and must count through a robust security apparatus . 

Importantly, Nehemiah confronted internal injustice (Nehemiah 5:6–11), knowing that righteous governance begins within the community of faith.

    In just fifty-two days, the walls were rebuilt (Nehemiah 6:15). The result was not merely structural security but restored dignity and renewed spiritual commitment. The church must rise—through prayer, planning, unity, and integrity—to rebuild the walls of governance for God’s glory and the preservation of destiny.

  In our daily prayers we should pray for the removal of evil leaders and for godly and competent leadership. 

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome poverty.

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IT IS A GRAVE MISUNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE FOR PREACHERS TO SAY, “LEAVE POLITICS FOR THE POLITICIANS.”

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Good -Life Devotional: IT IS A GRAVE MISUNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE FOR PREACHERS TO SAY, “LEAVE POLITICS FOR THE POLITICIANS.”

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

    Government is too central to human destiny and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive purposes to be abandoned to the ungodly. Throughout the Bible, God raised righteous men and women into positions of political authority to preserve His people and advance His covenant plan.

Joseph served as Prime Minister in Egypt (Genesis 41:39–44). Through his leadership, nations were preserved from famine, and the lineage of Israel was protected. Daniel functioned at the highest levels in Babylon and Persia (Daniel 6:1–3), influencing imperial policies while maintaining uncompromising devotion to God. Mordecai was elevated to authority in Persia (Esther 10:3), and Esther, as queen (Esther 4:14), used her governmental position to save the Jewish people from destruction. None of them “left politics to politicians.”

     Deuteronomy 28:13 declares, “The Lord will make you the head and not the tail.” The head speaks of leadership and decision-making authority.    Government is where policies are formed, destinies are shaped, and national directions are determined. Isaiah 9:6 prophesies of Christ: “The government shall be upon His shoulder.” The Hebrew word for “government” (מִשְׂרָה, misrah) refers to dominion and rule. Jesus is the Head; the Church is His body. If government rests on His shoulder, His body cannot be absent from governance.

Psalm 125:3 warns that the scepter of wickedness should not rest upon the land of the righteous. Godly policies are only possible when godly people occupy leadership. In Acts 6:1–6, Spirit-filled men like Stephen were appointed to administrative leadership, showing that spiritual qualification is essential in public responsibility.

    Furthermore, 1 Corinthians 2:15 says, “He who is spiritual judges all things.” The Greek word anakrinō implies discernment and decisive evaluation. Spiritual men are not spectators; they are meant to shape outcomes.

Preachers must not play second fiddle. They are called to be moral compasses and, where led, active participants in governance. Righteous leadership is not optional—it is essential for national destiny and God’s saving purposes.

  In our daily prayers we should ask for bad leaders to be replaced with godly and capable ones .

PRAYERS: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to promote good governance.

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WHEN PROPHECY MEETS INTERCESSION

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Good -Life Devotional: WHEN PROPHECY MEETS INTERCESSION

 

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

 Daniel 9:1–19

     In the first year of Darius, Daniel discovered through the writings of the prophet Jeremiah that Israel’s captivity would last seventy years (Jeremiah 25:11–12). The appointed time had essentially been fulfilled, yet the people were still in bondage. Instead of complaining or doubting God’s word, Daniel responded with prayer.

The Book of Daniel 9:3 says he “set his face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes.” Daniel understood a powerful spiritual truth: prophecy does not eliminate the need for prayer; it invites participation.

    Though personally righteous, Daniel did not distance himself from the nation’s sins. He prayed, “We have sinned, and have committed iniquity” (Daniel 9:5). This was national repentance. He appealed not to Israel’s goodness but to God’s mercy: “O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive… defer not” (Daniel 9:19). His prayer was humble, urgent, and covenant-based.

Heaven responded immediately. The angel Gabriel was dispatched with understanding and assurance (Daniel 9:21–23). Soon after, God stirred the heart of Cyrus the Great to issue a decree permitting the Jews to return and rebuild Jerusalem (Ezra 1:1–4). What seemed delayed was activated through intercession.

    This devotional teaches us that national transformation often begins with one burdened believer. God still seeks men and women who will stand in the gap (Ezekiel 22:30). When promises appear delayed, the answer is not despair but prayer. When seasons seem extended beyond their time, inquiry before God is required.

   Daniel may had not being visible in protest yet  he travailed in the secret place. And history shifted.

   Beloved, when prophecy meets intercession, destiny is released. One surrendered heart can influence a nation. Let us not merely read God’s promises—let us pray them into manifestation.

   In our daily prayers we should interceed for national deliverance from corrupt leaders.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power for the  deliverance of nations . 

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PRAYER FOR CHURCH AWAKENING AND NATIONAL DELIVERANCE (Part 2)

 

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Good -Life Devotional : PRAYER FOR CHURCH AWAKENING AND NATIONAL DELIVERANCE  (Part  2)

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
James 5:17-18
[17]Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months.
[18]And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit."
There is power in the prayer of the righteous in Jesus Christ. Here are more prayers for national deliverance .
5. BREAKING AGAINST SPIRITUAL OPPRESSION
Acts 10:38 (AMP)
“…Jesus… healing all who were oppressed by the devil…”
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, destroy every satanic influence enforcing oppression. Break spiritual strongholds over governance, economics, and the Church. Release freedom and healing.
6. RAISING RIGHTEOUS LEADERS
Psalm 72:4 (AMP)
“May he defend the afflicted… and crush the oppressor.”
PRAYER:
Father, raise leaders who fear You, hate corruption, and defend the poor. Remove selfish rulers. Establish men and women of integrity in authority.
7. CHURCH AWAKENING & COURAGE
Proverbs 31:8–9 (AMP)
“Open your mouth for the mute… defend the rights of the poor and needy.”
PRAYER:
Awaken Your Church to speak boldly for justice. Remove distraction and compromise. Restore prophetic clarity and moral courage.
8. DECLARATION OF VICTORY
Isaiah 54:17 (AMP)
“No weapon that is formed against you will prosper…”
Declaration:
No weapon of oppression shall prosper. Justice shall prevail. The Church shall arise. Our nation Nigeria shall experience deliverance.
  These prayers have to be part of our daily prayers until our nation is delivered .
PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome bad governance.
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PRAYER FOR CHURCH AWAKENING AND NATIONAL DELIVERANCE (Part 1)

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Good -Life Devotional: PRAYER FOR CHURCH AWAKENING AND NATIONAL DELIVERANCE  (Part  1) 

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

Isaiah 62:6-7

[6]I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence,

[7]And give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth."

   Our nation can only be delivered through the entercessory prayers of the saints . Below is a structured intercessory prayer outline for national deliverance and church awakening, grounded in the Amplified Bible (AMP) tone and aligned with our burden for righteous governance and spiritual integrity.

INTERCESSORY PRAYER FOR NATIONAL DELIVERANCE & CHURCH AWAKENING

1. THANKSGIVING: God the Defender of the Oppressed

Psalm 9:9 (AMP)

“The Lord also will be a refuge and a stronghold for the oppressed…”

PRAYER:

Father, we thank You because You are our refuge. You are not indifferent to injustice. You are the Defender of the weak and the Judge of all the earth. We exalt You as our stronghold in troubled times.

2. CONFESSION & REPENTANCE (Personal, Church, Nation)

2 Chronicles 7:14 (AMP)

“…if My people… humble themselves, and pray… and turn from their wicked ways…”

PRAYER:

Lord, we repent for complacency, compromise, corruption, and silence in the face of injustice. Cleanse Your Church from fear, greed, and spiritual manipulation. Restore integrity to the pulpit and righteousness to leadership.

3. CRY FOR DIVINE INTERVENTION

Exodus 3:7–8 (AMP)

“I have surely seen the affliction of My people… and have come down to rescue them…”

Prayer:

O God who sees and hears, come down and rescue our nation. Break oppressive systems. Expose hidden alliances of corruption. Let every structure designed to enslave Your people collapse.

4. JUDGMENT AGAINST UNJUST SYSTEMS

Isaiah 10:1–2 (AMP)

“Woe (judgment is coming) to those who enact unjust statutes…”

PRAYER:

Righteous Judge, frustrate unjust laws and policies that impoverish the people. Let every manipulation of justice be overturned. Establish equity in our land.

  These prayers should be made in the morning, noon and evening  (Psalm 55:16-17 )

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive the Holy Spirit and power to resist bad governance 

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PUBLIC DISTRACTION HAS LONG BEEN A SUBTLE STRATEGY USED BY WITCHES AND WIZARDS TO WEAKEN RESISTANCE AGAINST BAD GOVERNANCE.

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Good -Life Devotional: PUBLIC DISTRACTION HAS LONG BEEN A SUBTLE STRATEGY USED BY WITCHES AND WIZARDS TO WEAKEN RESISTANCE AGAINST BAD GOVERNANCE. 

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

   Scripture reveals that behind such manipulation can be spiritual forces seeking to keep God’s people passive in the face of injustice. In Acts 13:6–12, Bar-Jesus (Elymas the sorcerer) attempted to turn the proconsul Sergius Paulus away from the gospel. His goal was not merely theological disagreement; it was to prevent a government official from embracing truth. Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, discerned the deception and confronted it boldly. Distraction was exposed, and truth prevailed.

   In our time, similar tactics appear when false preachers distract congregations from civic responsibility through endless parallel programs and emotionally charged activities, especially during moments of social mobilization for justice. Rather than equipping believers to stand for righteousness, such leaders keep them spiritually busy but socially silent. Like Elymas, they benefit from maintaining influence within corrupt systems.

    Paul warned the Galatians, “O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you?” (Galatians 3:1). He identified doctrinal distortion as a form of spiritual manipulation—witchcraft that sought to replace grace with legalism. Likewise, in Numbers 22, King Balak hired Balaam to curse Israel and halt their progress toward destiny. Though the curse failed, the intent was clear: interrupt a people moving from bondage toward divine promise.

   The early church modeled a different response. In Acts 6:1–6, believers addressed injustice in food distribution through transparent, Spirit-led organization. They did not ignore social inequity; they confronted it wisely. Proverbs 29:2 reminds us, “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.” Silence enables groaning to continue.

    The church in Africa, especially Nigeria, must discern between genuine spirituality and manipulative religiosity. Believers are called to stand firm (Ephesians 6:11), expose works of darkness (Ephesians 5:11), and speak truth to persons in power in love and wisdom. Like Paul, we must rely on the Holy Spirit to resist every distraction and courageously pursue justice, righteousness, and good governance.

     In our daily prayers we should bind witchtaft activities against our national development. 

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to resist evil powers .

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