{"id":1387,"date":"2026-05-01T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T11:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jayjohnston.org\/?p=1387"},"modified":"2026-05-30T01:31:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T01:31:39","slug":"obedience-walking-in-gods-will","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jayjohnston.org\/index.php\/2026\/05\/01\/obedience-walking-in-gods-will\/","title":{"rendered":"Obedience: Walking in God&#8217;s Will"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Obedience to God is the cornerstone of a vibrant, growing faith. It means more than hearing His commands; it\u2019s about actively choosing to follow His guidance, even when it\u2019s challenging. The Bible clearly teaches that obedience is both a blessing and a necessity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jesus said in John 14:15, \u201cIf you love me, keep my commands.\u201d Obedience is a tangible expression of our love for God. By obeying, we demonstrate trust in His wisdom and goodness, acknowledging that His ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Obedience isn\u2019t always easy. Sometimes God calls us to step out of our comfort zones, change our habits, or forgive those who have hurt us. Yet God promises to be with us as we obey. Joshua 1:9 encourages us, \u201cBe strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.\u201d His presence empowers us to overcome every obstacle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider Noah, who obeyed God&#8217;s command to build the ark despite never having seen rain (Genesis 6:22). His obedience saved his family and preserved humanity. Likewise, our obedience can open the way for God\u2019s blessings in our lives and in the lives of those around us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, let\u2019s choose obedience\u2014trusting God\u2019s plan and walking in His ways. As we do, we align with His perfect will and experience His peace and favor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBlessed are all who take refuge in him.\u201d (Psalm 2:12)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong><span style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#2f5496\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Join Me in Prayer<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As you know, I lead several prayer calls each week. I invite you to participate in any of them. Praying aloud, praying silently, or just silently listening is welcome. Below is a list of all the prayer call opportunities, followed by the toll-free number and instructions on to join the calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><span style=\"color:#c79a4e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Saturday Prayer Call<\/span><\/strong><br><strong><em>Every Saturday @ 7:30 am EST<\/em><\/strong><br>Focus: Seven Mountains of Influence and a ministry time for fellow intercessors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><span style=\"color:#c79a4e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Monday Prayer Call<\/span><\/strong><br><strong><em>Every Monday @ 11:00 am EST<\/em><\/strong><br>Focus: Family<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><span style=\"color:#c79a4e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Wednesday Prayer Call<\/span><\/strong><br><strong><em>Every Wednesday @ 3:00 pm EST<\/em><\/strong><br>Focus: US Government including Federal, State, Local, and US Military<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><span style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#c79a4e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Louisiana Prayer Call<\/span><\/strong><br><strong><em>Every Monday @ 8:00 pm CST<\/em><\/strong><br>Focus: The governor and issues concerning Louisiana<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>HOW TO JOIN:<\/strong><br>Phone number: 425-436-6287&nbsp;<br>When prompted, dial: 970542#<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you know someone who might be interested in these ministry updates or joining me for prayer opportunities, feel free to share this post and invite them to join us. 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