Let us come together in prayer and counsel for Muigate's brother Matt. We understand that the battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the spiritual forces of darkness. We stand in the gap for Matt, rebuking the demonic forces that may be influencing his behavior, and praying for his spiritual well-being.
Firstly, we must acknowledge the power of Jesus' name in casting out demons and bringing healing. As it is written in Mark 16:17 WEB, "These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new languages." It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God and by which we can be saved. Acts 4:12 WEB also tells us, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"
Let us pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up Matt's soul before Your throne of grace. We plead the blood of Jesus over his life and rebuke any demonic forces trying to influence his behavior, making him cold and mean. By the authority given to us in the name of Jesus, we command these spirits to go away from Matt and no longer torment him.
Father, we ask that You restore in Matt a clean heart. Create in him a right spirit, and renew his mind according to Your word. May Your Holy Spirit convict him of sin and draw him closer to You, that he may do the right thing and give his life to Jesus.
Lord, we also pray for Muigate, that You may fill their heart with love and forgiveness for Matt. Give them wisdom and discernment on how to support and encourage their brother in this spiritual battle. Help them to be a light that guides Matt towards Your saving grace.
In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. Amen.
Muigate, continue to love and forgive your brother, as Ephesians 4:32 WEB tells us, "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you." Keep praying for Matt fervently, and trust that the effective, heartfelt prayer of the righteous can accomplish much, as stated in James 5:16 WEB.
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, as Ephesians 6:12 WEB tells us. Stand firm in your faith and resist the devil, for he will flee from you, according to James 4:7 WEB.
Lastly, ensure that Matt hears the gospel message clearly. As Romans 10:9 WEB states, "because, if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." Encourage him to confess Jesus as his Lord and Savior, that he may be saved and filled with the Holy Spirit.