Dear Lord,
Some friends of mine reminded me that this is a spiritual battle. I've had several reminders of that recently, + the armor of God study we did a few years ago was very helpful. A friend pointed out that A + M do not have secure armor to fight off the attacks that have been launched against them bc the truth is not embedded in their spirits. Neither knows the Bible well, although both were confirmed + both have attended church; A more frequently than M.
As devastating as this problem is, my spirit is a little calmer now, knowing God will pursue A + M as long as they're alive. My own prayers do bring me some measure of comfort.
May their hearts not be hardened + may any deceptions or false teachings that have affected them be exposed + acknowledged. May they never have reprobate minds.
Since both do not think they believe any longer, neither feels the need to help reveal the truth to the other. This is tragic to me.
May all the demonic arrows being shot at them return to the evil archers. May they feel a sense of urgency to find out what the Bible teaches. May they search for books that reveal the demonstrable proofs of Jesus' divinity + the infallibility of the Bible. Just look at all the prophecies that have come true-what other religion can say the same? Not only that, but there is so much archeological proof in Israel of ancient biblical kingdoms + the characters in them, such as King David. Even though hostile neighbors have destroyed some of Israel's precious historical artifacts, Israel has been able to preserve many of them.
I am grateful that the Holy Spirit intercedes for us, teaches us, prays for us, + intervenes in our lives. I am so thankful that righteous angels battle the wicked demons on our behalf, + protect us + our loved ones.
It's so clear your return is coming very soon, Lord. I can't bear the thought of any loved one dying in unbelief. I guess it doesn't seem real to them. Help me to continue to drop little faith seeds at opportune moments. May they penetrate deep into these precious ones' spirits, where they will take root + grow. Surely there are some dormant seeds from past years that just need the right light + nourishment to grow. Please provide it. Open their hearts + soften them; unstop their ears + tune them to your divine frequency; open their spiritual eyes.
Fill them with a restlessness to seek you. May any false teaching or any appealing deception leave them hollow with longing for your word + a relationship with you. May they realize that nothing else will satisfy their souls' hunger.
Protect them from all forms of evil; from physical harm + abuse; from spiritual harm or abuse; from disabling accidents, injuries, + disease; from premature death, esp. in unbelief; from hardened hearts; from damage to their careers, reputations, or credit; from identity theft or cyber attacks; from damage to their home or property; from damage to our relationship; etc.
I praise you + TY for your great goodness, mercy, + unfailing love. In your holy name, amen.
Some friends of mine reminded me that this is a spiritual battle. I've had several reminders of that recently, + the armor of God study we did a few years ago was very helpful. A friend pointed out that A + M do not have secure armor to fight off the attacks that have been launched against them bc the truth is not embedded in their spirits. Neither knows the Bible well, although both were confirmed + both have attended church; A more frequently than M.
As devastating as this problem is, my spirit is a little calmer now, knowing God will pursue A + M as long as they're alive. My own prayers do bring me some measure of comfort.
May their hearts not be hardened + may any deceptions or false teachings that have affected them be exposed + acknowledged. May they never have reprobate minds.
Since both do not think they believe any longer, neither feels the need to help reveal the truth to the other. This is tragic to me.
May all the demonic arrows being shot at them return to the evil archers. May they feel a sense of urgency to find out what the Bible teaches. May they search for books that reveal the demonstrable proofs of Jesus' divinity + the infallibility of the Bible. Just look at all the prophecies that have come true-what other religion can say the same? Not only that, but there is so much archeological proof in Israel of ancient biblical kingdoms + the characters in them, such as King David. Even though hostile neighbors have destroyed some of Israel's precious historical artifacts, Israel has been able to preserve many of them.
I am grateful that the Holy Spirit intercedes for us, teaches us, prays for us, + intervenes in our lives. I am so thankful that righteous angels battle the wicked demons on our behalf, + protect us + our loved ones.
It's so clear your return is coming very soon, Lord. I can't bear the thought of any loved one dying in unbelief. I guess it doesn't seem real to them. Help me to continue to drop little faith seeds at opportune moments. May they penetrate deep into these precious ones' spirits, where they will take root + grow. Surely there are some dormant seeds from past years that just need the right light + nourishment to grow. Please provide it. Open their hearts + soften them; unstop their ears + tune them to your divine frequency; open their spiritual eyes.
Fill them with a restlessness to seek you. May any false teaching or any appealing deception leave them hollow with longing for your word + a relationship with you. May they realize that nothing else will satisfy their souls' hunger.
Protect them from all forms of evil; from physical harm + abuse; from spiritual harm or abuse; from disabling accidents, injuries, + disease; from premature death, esp. in unbelief; from hardened hearts; from damage to their careers, reputations, or credit; from identity theft or cyber attacks; from damage to their home or property; from damage to our relationship; etc.
I praise you + TY for your great goodness, mercy, + unfailing love. In your holy name, amen.