Oyedepo Urges Caution to Youths Before ‘Japa’ Decision

Oyedepo advises youths on crucial steps to take before making the ‘Japa’ decision. Learn what he believes is essential before this major move.

Young people should seek God’s guidance before making significant life decisions, according to David Oyedepo, the presiding bishop of Living Faith Church worldwide.

Bishop Oyedepo emphasized the significance of spiritual guidance in attaining genuine success while speaking to young people at the church’s Annual Youths Alive Convention (AYAC2024).

The bishop advised young people to not test God with their own intentions. He recommended, “Do not make your own plans and ask for confirmation from God. Tempting fate is unwise. As Kaplan once stated, do not request approval of your plan; rather, seek the divine purpose already bestowed upon you.”

“Find a peaceful space to listen for God’s voice by setting yourself apart.”

Instead of packing your bag and asking God whether you should leave or not, refrain from tempting Him. Seek out God’s plan for His blessings are already a part of it.

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To be able to listen to God’s voice, it is essential that one cultivates a peaceful and humble attitude. Engaging with the Spirit requires being attuned spiritually so as not to miss out on its messages and teachings.

According to Bishop Oyedepo, his church’s prosperity is attributed to adhering divine guidance. He asserted that their spiritual voyage has been led by the voice of the Holy Spirit insisting on staying and executing God’s directives which secures one’s path towards success.

The significance of comprehending God’s word in the Bible was emphasized by him. He pointed out that adhering to divine guidance has the potential to enhance one’s professional path.

Oyedepo emphasized that receiving divine communication leads to extraordinary triumph and blessings, abolishes apprehension, and cultivates unwavering assurance. He asserts wavering occurs due to the lack of genuinely hearing from God; once you do hear His voice, your self-assurance is unbreakable thus enabling unstoppable actions.