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HOLY IN SPIRIT

James 1:22, 25 - “But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves…

But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom and perseveres in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but one who does good works—this person will be blessed in what he does.”

John 5:28–29 - “Do not be amazed at this, because a time is coming when all who are in the graves will hear His voice and come out—those who have done good things, to the resurrection of life, but those who have done wicked things, to the resurrection of judgment.”

Slow Read

Read James 1:22–25 slowly, twice.

  • First reading: Notice the warning Jesus’ brother gives.

  • Second reading:Notice the promise attached to perseverance and obedience.

Now sit quietly and repeat:

“Not a forgetful hearer, but one who does…”

Remain still for one full minute.

Heart Questions

  • What have I clearly heard from God but delayed acting on?

  • Where have I confused listening with obedience?

  • What step of obedience is the Spirit calling me to take now?

Let the Spirit move you toward action, not shame.

Spiritual Insight

Everyone hears a voice. Jesus makes that unmistakably clear:
the voice of self, the voice of culture,the voice of others , the voice of the enemy but only one voice leads to life. Faith that never moves is faith that never lived. Belief that never obeys is belief in name only. Obedience does not earn salvation— it reveals who we have trusted.

Prayer

Jesus, I confess how easy it is to hear You and still choose my own way. Today, I surrender excuses, delay, and fear. I don’t want a faith that sounds good but goes nowhere. Give me the courage to act on what I’ve heard. Shape my life into a living response to Your Word. I choose to hear You. I choose to obey You. Lead me into life. Amen.

WHOLE IN MIND

Name the Next Step

Take 2–3 minutes and ask:

“What is one clear act of obedience God has already revealed to me?”

Clarity often precedes courage.

HEALTHY IN BODY

The Acted Response

Once today, take 5–10 intentional minutes to act on what you’ve heard.

1. Listen

Ask: “What have I been postponing that God has already made clear?”

2. Act

Take one tangible step of obedience—today.

3. Name It

Afterward, say: “I heard, and I obeyed.”

Closing Posture

One day, everyone will hear His voice. The only question is whether we learn to hear it now.

Hearing leads to obedience. Obedience leads to life.

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