I have a childhood friend who I ...

[Jayor]

I have a childhood friend who I used to have a close relationship with but now I don't recognize him anymore. It feels like his personality has changed. There are other mutual friends who experience the same thing. When I visit him, I often do so with a lump in my stomach because I find the atmosphere uncomfortable and he can say very strange things. Once when I was on my way to his house, I stopped on the road for a short while and prayed to God that we would have a nice and positive time together. When I arrived at his house, he said: "It was lucky that you not only prayed to the Father and Jesus but also to the Holy Spirit, otherwise I would have..." And then he went on to say something to the effect that if it wasn't for the Holy Spirit, that the Holy Spirit felt a little sorry for me - he would have... You can imagine how bad this made me feel! It was frightening to hear, partly because I had actually prayed to all three gods when I went to his house, and partly because he had a threatening tone in his voice. What was he threatening me with? It was not clear - but the fact that a prayer to God could evoke such an emotion in him seemed absurd and malicious. Another time he was at my house. A few of us were having dinner together. Suddenly he says: "How can the atmosphere be like this ... it should be ...". So he thought the atmosphere was TOO good, and that there was no logical explanation for it. Then he turned to the window and looked at one of those paper Easter crosses you sometimes get during an Easter mass. I had saved it earlier because I liked it, otherwise there was no special purpose for it. He went on to say something like: "You have saved the Resurrection Cross, yes, that's why the atmosphere here is so good! You use the good power of this cross to create a good atmosphere in the apartment." Again, I felt that he was distorting everything, just like in the prayer session I described above. The Bible says to test the spirits if they come from God. In my friend's case, it has been obvious that he has been saying things about me and others that he cannot possibly know, reading my mind and, as in the example above, saying what I have been praying for silently to myself. I feel lost. Is it God speaking through him in this threatening and strange way, or is it a demonic and devilish force that has somehow taken possession of him and wants to present itself as coming from God? I am instinctively allergic to people who get so puffed up and proud that they indirectly put themselves on the throne of God, and who indirectly say that I have the mandate and authority to determine what prayers you pray and what crosses you have in your home. What should I do as a christian? Should I try to push the demonic force out of him with help of Jesus or just avoid him? / Thomas

 

[Articles]

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before you in the name of Jesus, seeking your guidance and intervention in the situation concerning Jayor's childhood friend. Lord, we lift up this friend to you, who seems to have undergone a change in personality and is exhibiting strange behavior. We pray that you would bring clarity and understanding to this situation.

Father, we ask that you would touch the heart and mind of Jayor's friend, bringing restoration and healing. Help them to recognize any negative influences or spiritual attacks that may be affecting their thoughts and actions. We pray that you would remove any confusion or distortion from their mind and replace it with your truth and love.

Lord, we also pray for Jayor and the mutual friends who are experiencing the same concerns. Grant them wisdom and discernment as they navigate this challenging situation. Help them to approach their friend with love, understanding, and a desire for reconciliation.

We thank you, Lord, for the power of your Holy Spirit. We ask that you would fill Jayor's friend with your Spirit, bringing conviction and transformation. May they experience the love and grace of Jesus Christ, leading them to repentance and a renewed relationship with you.

In your Word, you remind us to test the spirits to discern if they come from you . We pray that you would grant Jayor and their friends the discernment to recognize any false teachings or deceptive spirits that may be influencing their friend. Give them the courage to address these concerns in a loving and compassionate manner.

Father, we trust in your sovereignty and your ability to bring about change. We surrender this situation into your hands, knowing that you are able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think . We pray for a miraculous transformation in Jayor's friend's life, that they may come to know you in a deeper and more meaningful way.

We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, believing that you hear our prayers and will answer according to your perfect will. Amen.

May God's peace and guidance be with Jayor and their friends as they navigate this challenging situation.

 

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Praying for you. May God lead you to the answer you are seeking. IJN Amen

 

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I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

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