WHEN PROPHECY MEETS INTERCESSION

 The yoke of unnecessary delays in your breakthrough is broken now because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

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)

 

No evil enchantments , spells nor divinations shall have any effect on you because of the anointing of God's favour upon you
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)

 The stronghold of the enemy shall be demolished because of the anointing of God's favour upon the.

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.

 The evil attack against your family shall backfire because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

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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RESIST WITCHCRAFT IN THE CHURCH: A CALL TO CONFRONT BAD GOVERNANCE

 

The evil verdict against you shall not prevail because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
Good -Life Devotional:
RESIST WITCHCRAFT IN THE CHURCH: A CALL TO CONFRONT BAD GOVERNANCE

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
   Scripture warns that rebellion against God’s truth operates as witchcraft (1 Samuel 15:23). Witchcraft is not merely the casting of spells; it is the manipulation of minds to resist divine purpose. In Jeremiah 28, Hananiah appeared as a comforting prophet, promising speedy deliverance from Babylon. Yet God had not spoken through him. Jeremiah 28:15 declares, “You have made this people trust in a lie.” Hananiah’s message kept the people complacent under a corrupt system because it suited their desire for quick relief without repentance or strategic action.
   Today, similar patterns emerge when false voices discourage believers from confronting injustice. Telling oppressed people to simply repeat “it is well” while ignoring corruption, insecurity, and economic hardship can become spiritual manipulation. Faith is powerful—but faith without truth and righteous action becomes passivity. Isaiah 1:17 commands, “Learn to do good; seek justice, rebuke the oppressor.” Silence in the face of systemic evil is not spirituality; it is surrender.
    The early church did not ignore injustice. In Acts 6:1–6, when inequity arose in food distribution, the apostles mobilized structural reform. They appointed qualified, honest men to ensure fairness. As a result, “the word of God kept spreading” (Acts 6:7). They broke administrative injustice, and growth followed. That is biblical engagement.
    James 4:7 instructs, “Resist the devil and he will flee from you.” Resistance is active, not passive. Deuteronomy 32:30 reveals the power of unity: “One will chase a thousand, and two put ten thousand to flight.” Jesus affirmed corporate authority in Matthew 18:18—what we bind on earth is bound in heaven. When believers unite in righteousness, heaven backs their stand.
   God does not call His people to docility under oppression. Proverbs 29:2 says, “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice.” The church must reject deceptive voices and embrace truth, courage, unity, and lawful action. Spiritual authority must confront injustice—not protect it.
  In our daily prayers we should break the stronghold of witchcraft in church leadership.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome the fear of evil .
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IT IS NOT GOD’S WILL FOR LEADERSHIP TO EMERGE THROUGH CORRUPT JUDICIAL MANIPULATION

 The plans of the enemy to enslave you shall fail because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional: IT IS NOT GOD’S WILL FOR LEADERSHIP TO EMERGE THROUGH CORRUPT JUDICIAL MANIPULATION

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

    Scripture reveals that when leadership emerges through corruption and bloodshed, the result is national instability and divine judgment. In Judges 9:1–6, Abimelech secured power by murdering his seventy brothers. Though he sought legitimacy through Shechem’s leaders, his rise was rooted in conspiracy and violence. The consequence was catastrophic: “God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the leaders of Shechem” (Judges 9:23).   When leadership is established through injustice, spiritual disorder follows. Proverbs 29:2 declares, “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when a wicked man rules, the people groan.”

     God’s pattern for selecting leaders emphasizes transparency, integrity, and community participation. In Acts 6:1–6, the apostles instructed the believers to choose “men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and of wisdom.” The selection was made openly among the people, not imposed through manipulation. Likewise, Exodus 18:21 instructs that leaders must be “able men… men of truth, those who hate dishonest gain.”

Scripture consistently warns that God opposes corrupt leadership. Zechariah 5:3 pronounces a curse upon thieves and those who swear falsely. Ezekiel 11:4 shows God commanding prophetic confrontation against unjust rulers. Psalm 75:7 reminds us that “God is the Judge; He puts down one and exalts another.” When political systems are distorted, God is not mocked (Galatians 6:7).

     Throughout the Bible, righteousness exalts a nation (Proverbs 14:34). Therefore, believers are called to pray (1 Timothy 2:1–2), act justly (Micah 6:8), and uphold integrity in civic processes. Electoral systems should reflect truth, transparency, and fairness so that leaders emerge by honest means rather than manipulation. God honors justice, not corruption, and His desire is for governance established in righteousness and accountability.

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 good governance.

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WHEN POWER IS PERVERTED — A CALL FOR RIGHTEOUS REFORM ( HOW FAILED ELECTORAL SYTEMS FACILITAES CHRISTIAN GENOCIDE)

 Your family shall be far from witchcraft manipulations because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional: 

WHEN POWER IS PERVERTED — A CALL FOR RIGHTEOUS REFORM

( HOW FAILED ELECTORAL SYTEMS FACILITAES CHRISTIAN GENOCIDE)

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

“When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when a wicked man rules, the people groan.” — Proverbs 29:2

    Scripture reveals a sobering truth: broken systems in the hands of wicked men become weapons of oppression. In the Book of Esther, Haman manipulated Persia’s governmental structure to attempt genocide against the Jews (Esther 3:8–13). Through the king’s signet ring, he legalized hatred and empowered officials across 127 provinces to destroy an innocent people. Authority, corrupted by malice, nearly became an instrument of annihilation.

     Likewise, before his conversion, Saul of Tarsus weaponized religious and legal authority to persecute Christians (Acts 8:1–3; 9:1–2). Armed with official letters, he dragged believers from their homes, consenting to executions and compelling blasphemy. What was framed as lawful enforcement became organized injustice. Both Haman and Saul operated within recognized legal frameworks, yet their motives were driven by hatred.

    History and Scripture teach us that when systems lack transparency and accountability, they can be hijacked by those with destructive agendas. Isaiah 10:1 warns, “Woe to those who enact unjust statutes and to those who constantly record harmful decisions.” A broken electoral system creates room for manipulation of security apparatus and governance structures, enabling injustice to flourish under the guise of legality.

    Christians, therefore, must advocate for integrity in civic processes. Daniel distinguished himself in government because “an excellent spirit was in him” (Daniel 6:3). Righteous engagement is not political extremism; it is biblical responsibility. Transparent electoral reforms—free from manual manipulation and strengthened by accountable, verifiable systems—help reduce opportunities for fraud and coercion. Justice thrives where systems are clear and tamper-resistant (Deuteronomy 16:20).

    However, our ultimate trust is not in technology but in God (Psalm 20:7). We insist on reform not out of fear, but out of stewardship. As light in the world (Matthew 5:14), believers must prayerfully advocate for systems that protect life, preserve justice, and prevent the abuse of power.

   When governance is righteous, peace follows. When systems are corrupted, suffering multiplies. May the Church stand for truth, justice, and integrity in every sphere of influence.

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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