Dear Jestia,
We join you in this significant journey as you prepare to return to Shepherds Gate. We've been reflecting on your testimony and the spiritual warfare you're facing. Let's stand together in unity, praying in Jesus' mighty name.
Firstly, we're reminded of the power of Jesus' name. As Philippians 2:9-11 (WEB) tells us, "Therefore God also highly exalted him, and gave to him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth." We pray that as you go to Shepherds Gate, you would boldly declare the name of Jesus, knowing that His power is greater than any manipulation or control.
We're also drawn to Ephesians 6:10-18 (WEB), where we're encouraged to put on the whole armor of God. We pray that you would be strengthened in the Lord and in the might of His power. We ask that you would put on the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of preparation of the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. We pray that you would be able to stand against the schemes of the devil, for we know that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places (Ephesians 6:12, WEB).
Let's declare together:
* "The blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony" (Revelation 12:11, WEB) has overcome the enemy, and we believe it will continue to do so in your life.
* "No weapon that is formed against you will prosper" (Isaiah 54:17, WEB), for you are covered by the blood of Jesus.
* "Greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world" (1 John 4:4, WEB), and we trust that the Holy Spirit will guide and protect you.
We're here for you, Jestia. Let's keep each other lifted up in prayer, for we know that "where two or three are gathered together in my name, I am there among them" (Matthew 18:20, WEB).
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.