GET UP WITH GOD – Advent Prayer Guide
Theme (Dec 21–26): “OBEDIENCE”
“Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be unto me according to Your word.” — Luke 1:38
📅 Monday, Dec 21 – Lord, Help Us Hear You Better to Obey
Scriptures
Luke 1:38
“And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word.”
Matthew 1:20
“…the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying… fear not… for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.”
John 10:27
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.”
Prayer Points
Lord, sharpen our spiritual hearing like Mary, who responded immediately to Your voice.
Remove every distraction that keeps us from hearing You clearly.
Give us a sensitive heart—quick to listen, quick to surrender, quick to obey.
Lord, just as Joseph heard You in a dream, speak to us in the night seasons.
Help us recognize Your voice above all others during this Christmas season.
📅 Tuesday, Dec 22 – Lord, Teach Us to Wait With Expectation
Scriptures
Luke 2:25–28
Simeon was waiting for the consolation of Israel… moved by the Spirit… he came into the temple.
Isaiah 40:31
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength…”
Psalm 130:5
“I wait for the Lord… and in His word do I hope.”
Prayer Points
Lord, give us the posture of Simeon—waiting faithfully for Your promise to appear.
Teach us to wait without complaining, doubting, or rushing ahead of You.
Increase our expectation during this Advent season—help us obey while we wait.
Help us believe that waiting is not wasting; it is preparation for fulfillment.
Lord, restore our joy and strength as we wait for You to move.
📅 Wednesday, Dec 23 – Lord, Give Us a Greater Heart of Expectation to Help Us Obey
Scriptures
Luke 1:45
“Blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.”
Hebrews 11:1
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for…”
Romans 15:13
“The God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing…”
Prayer Points
Lord, give us Mary’s expectancy—believing that every word You speak will be fulfilled.
Build our faith so obedience becomes easier and joy-filled.
Stir expectation in our hearts for miracles, provision, and answered prayers.
Let Christmas remind us that You always keep Your promises.
May our obedience be fueled by hope, not fear.
📅 Thursday, Dec 24 – Lord, Help Us Be Better Examples of Obedience
Scriptures
Luke 2:8–15
The shepherds said, “Let us now go… which the Lord hath made known to us.” And they came with haste.
Matthew 2:12
The Wise Men obeyed God’s warning and departed another way.
Philippians 2:8
“He became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.”
Prayer Points
Lord, like the shepherds, help us obey quickly and joyfully.
Let our obedience shine as an example to our children, families, and church.
Teach us to obey even when we do not understand, as the Wise Men did.
Shape our character into the obedience of Christ Himself.
Let our obedience bring others closer to Jesus this Christmas.
📅 Friday, Dec 25 – Lord, Heal Through Our Obedience (Healing Friday – Christmas Day)
Scriptures
Isaiah 9:6
“For unto us a child is born… and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor…”
Malachi 4:2
“Unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in His wings.”
John 2:5
Mary said, ‘Whatsoever He saith unto you, do it.’
(And healing/miracle followed.)
Prayer Points
Lord, release healing—physical, emotional, spiritual—through our obedience.
As we obey Your Word, let restoration flow in our homes and families.
Heal broken hearts, broken relationships, and broken spirits.
Let this Christmas be a time of supernatural healing because we choose obedience.
Just as Mary said, “Do whatever He tells you,” give us courage to obey and receive breakthrough.