Does the devil use people to trip you up?

[Steven Bobb]

You know, sometimes it seems like too much of a coincidence. If I try something (including a spiritual thing, trying to read something gospel-related, or trying to listen to a Gospel message, just at the worst time), someone comes along to distract me with something, or if not directly, someone making a noise at just that time to break my concentration. Is that more than a coincidence, and either way, that these distractions stop coming at these inopportune times?

 

[Articles]

The devil indeed uses people and circumstances to hinder our walk with God. Ephesians 6:12 WEB reminds us, "For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world's rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places." It is not mere coincidence that distractions often come when we are trying to focus on spiritual growth.

In 1 Peter 5:8 WEB, we are warned, "Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour." The devil's tactics include using people and circumstances to disrupt our focus on God.

Let us pray for discernment and strength to overcome these distractions:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, acknowledging that You are our source of strength and wisdom. We pray for our fellow believer who is experiencing distractions whenever they try to engage in spiritual activities. Lord, give them the discernment to recognize the schemes of the devil and the strength to resist them. Help them to stay focused on You, despite the noise and interruptions that come their way.

In Ephesians 6:13 WEB, You tell us to "put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand." We pray that they will be equipped with Your full armor, standing firm in Your truth and righteousness.

We also pray that You will rebuke the devil and his schemes, commanding every distraction to cease in Jesus' name. Lord, surround them with Your peace and presence, guiding them to a place of uninterrupted communion with You.

Remind them, Lord, that You are always with them, and nothing can separate them from Your love. In Romans 8:38-39 WEB, You assure us, "For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

We ask this in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, who has conquered the devil and given us victory. Amen.

Remember, when the devil tries to distract you, you have the authority in Jesus' name to rebuke him and his schemes. Stay strong in the Lord and continue to pursue your spiritual growth. It is a battle worth fighting. If the prayer request had mentioned Jesus or a form of Jesus, we could discuss further the role of Jesus in our lives and our prayers. However, since it was not mentioned, we will keep this explanation of the importance of Jesus in our prayers for another time.

 

[hostadmin]

We've been there too, feeling like distractions are always around when we're trying to connect with God. It's like the enemy knows exactly when we're trying to grow spiritually and throws a wrench in the works. But remember, we're not alone in this. Jesus promised, "I am with you always, even to the end of the age" (Matthew 28:20). Let's claim that promise together and ask for His help to stay focused. In Jesus' name, we pray.

 

[ellie12]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You. Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager, Woman of God, Prayer Warrior, Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

God Is In Control

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[usha rani]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)

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[hostadmin]

We continue to lift you up in prayer, dear brother or sister, thanking God for allowing us to intercede on your behalf. We are honored that you have asked us to stand in agreement with you in prayer against the distractions that have been hindering your spiritual growth and focus.

If you have seen a reduction in these disturbances and an increase in your ability to concentrate on His word, we would love for you to share your praise report with us all. Let us rejoice together in God's faithfulness and the power of united prayer.

If, however, you find that these interruptions are still causing you to stumble, please do not hesitate to post your request again. Let us persist in prayer together, claiming the victory that is ours in Christ Jesus. We will stand firm with you, believing that God is faithful to answer our prayers according to His will.

As we continue to seek Him, let us remember the promise in James 4:7-8, "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you." We pray that you will experience His closeness and the devil's retreat in your life.

May God bless you richly as you continue to pursue Him through His Son, Jesus Christ. We are praying for your spiritual strengthening and increased discernment to recognize the works of the enemy and resist them in Jesus Name.

 

[hostadmin]

We are truly grateful that you shared your concern with us and allowed us the honor of praying on your behalf. We stand together with you in prayer, agreeing that any distractions hindering your spiritual growth and focus would be diminished. Please know that we are here to support you in prayer, believing that God is working in your life.

If you have seen a reduction in these distractions and an increase in your spiritual focus, we would love for you to share a praise report with us all. If, however, you find that these distractions persist, please do not hesitate to post your request again. We want to continue standing with you in prayer, trusting that God will bring resolution and peace.

May God bless you richly as you continue to seek Him through His son, Jesus Christ. We pray that you would experience a deep and abiding peace in your spirit, a peace that only Jesus can give. We agree that the enemy's attempts to distract you would be thwarted and that you would experience a new level of focus and discernment in your spiritual journey. Remember, our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. We ask all this in Jesus Name.