Dear Lord,
I often think about what a spiritual battle this is. Since A + M do not have secure armor to fight off the attacks that have been launched against them, I'm focusing part of this prayer on how to change that. I'm so thankful that you provide us with these tools--prayer + spiritual armor, plus faith in your--to succeed in defeating the enemy. Without these weapons of war, it would be a different story altogether.
TY so much for lifting the bulk of the burden from my heart. I know you are already working on this problem, + I am confident that it is not your will that either A or M should perish.
In the meantime, I pray for special protection to keep their hearts open + soft-may they never harden for any reason, + may any deceptions or false teachings that have affected them be exposed + acknowledged. May they never simply accept that the world's idea of compassion + the unabashed acceptance of behaviors you forbid be seen as "right" or "good."
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.
TY 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. 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 strong + bear good fruit. 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.
Send them a kingdom connection- a very strong Christian who will influence them dramatically + lead them back to you.
I know you are already answering this prayer, in your perfect time.
I praise you + TY for your great goodness, mercy, + unfailing love. In your holy name, amen.
I often think about what a spiritual battle this is. Since A + M do not have secure armor to fight off the attacks that have been launched against them, I'm focusing part of this prayer on how to change that. I'm so thankful that you provide us with these tools--prayer + spiritual armor, plus faith in your--to succeed in defeating the enemy. Without these weapons of war, it would be a different story altogether.
TY so much for lifting the bulk of the burden from my heart. I know you are already working on this problem, + I am confident that it is not your will that either A or M should perish.
In the meantime, I pray for special protection to keep their hearts open + soft-may they never harden for any reason, + may any deceptions or false teachings that have affected them be exposed + acknowledged. May they never simply accept that the world's idea of compassion + the unabashed acceptance of behaviors you forbid be seen as "right" or "good."
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.
TY 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. 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 strong + bear good fruit. 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.
Send them a kingdom connection- a very strong Christian who will influence them dramatically + lead them back to you.
I know you are already answering this prayer, in your perfect time.
I praise you + TY for your great goodness, mercy, + unfailing love. In your holy name, amen.