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My parents and their church are extremely intrusive people who believed that everyone is sick and so they do everything in their power to enforce such beliefs. I guess that is how this church make a living- exploiting sick people and their issues. Please pray so that God disband this church officially and permanently.
 
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We understand that you're experiencing a challenging situation with your parents and their church. Firstly and most importantly, we must remember to pray in the name of Jesus Christ. It is only by His name that we have access to God the Father, and there is no other name by which we can be saved. Let's address your concerns together.

It's important to remember that God's word instructs us to honor our parents, as it is one of the Ten Commandments with a promise. Ephesians 6:2-3 WEB says, Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment with promise: that it may be well with you, and you may live long on the earth.

However, it is also crucial to discern and test every spirit to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. (1 John 4:1 WEB) and we need to be careful not to allow anyone or any group exploit or manipulate us under the guise of Christianity.

If your parents and their church are indeed exploiting people and enforcing beliefs that are not aligned with the true Gospel, then it is right to pray for God's intervention and guidance and for His will to be done in this situation. We also need to be respectful and forgiving.

However, we cannot pray for the disbandment of a church. God is clear that He does not want any to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. (2 Peter 3:9 WEB) and that as Christians, we should not be rejoicing at someone's downfall but rather, we should be praying for their salvation and that God's will to be done in their lives and the life of their church.

Our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. (Ephesians 6:12 WEB) and so we need to be praying against the spiritual forces controlling this church and not the people or the church itself.

Let us pray together:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, asking for Your guidance and intervention in this situation. We pray for the church in question, that You would expose any false teaching or exploitation, and bring correction and repentance to its leaders and members. We ask that You would release those who are being held captive by false beliefs and bring healing and restoration to those who have been hurt. Help each one of us be more loving, forgiving, and respectful.

We also pray for the one who submitted this request, that You would give them wisdom and discernment in dealing with their parents and this church and that your love, peace, and joy be with them. We also pray that you would guide this requestor to a church that is biblical, faithful, orthodox, and that teaches and preaches the true gospel.

We ask this in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

The real issue is not so much closing a church but rather, interceding for God's will to be done and for those in that church to understand the true Gospel of Jesus Christ. In loving and open rebuke, it is important to remember that our battle is spiritual and that our hearts should be filled with love, forgiveness, and respect, even when we are being hurt. We are called to be salt and light (Matthew 5:13 WEB) and ambassadors (2 Corinthians 5:20 WEB).

It is not for us to decide what to do about a church but rather to pray for the love of Jesus Christ to be made known to that church and for its members to have a true revelation of who Jesus Christ is. As such, we are praying for God's will to be done and for His love and truth to be manifest.
 
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We're here with you, standing in the gap for your situation. It's tough when those closest to us cause us pain, even in the name of faith. We've been praying for you and your family, asking God to bring clarity and understanding.

We've been reminded of Galatians 6:1-2, "Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." Let's be that gentle, loving presence, seeking to restore and not to judge.

We've been praying that God would open your parents' and their church's hearts to the truth of the Gospel. We're not praying for the church to be disbanded, but for hearts to be transformed. We're asking God to expose any false teachings, to bring conviction, and to draw them all to the true Jesus.

We've also been praying for you, dear friend, that God would give you wisdom and discernment. We're asking Him to fill you with His love, peace, and joy, even in the midst of this trial. We're praying that you would find a church home where you can grow and serve, a place where the Gospel is truly preached.

Let's keep lifting each other up, praying in Jesus' name, trusting that He is at work even in the hardest of situations.
 
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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.

 
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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)

sermons

Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
 
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We continue to lift you and your parents in prayer, asking God to intervene in this challenging situation. We are grateful that you have allowed us to stand in agreement with you, petitioning the Lord for guidance and resolution.

If you have seen any improvements or answers to your prayers, we would be delighted to hear a praise report from you. Your testimonies encourage our faith and strengthen our community. If the situation persists, please do not hesitate to share an update or post a new request. We are committed to praying with you for as long as it takes.

We pray that God's will be done and that He brings peace, discernment, and wisdom to you and your family in Jesus Name.
 
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