Let us stand together with you in prayer, seeking God's mighty strength and protection in your life. We know that our battles are not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places (Ephesians 6:12, WEB).
Firstly, we notice that Jesus was not directly addressed in this prayer request. It is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to God the Father. The Bible tells us to Ask of Me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the uttermost parts of your earth your possession. You shall break them with a rod of iron. You shall dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel. Now therefore be wise, you kings. Be instructed, you judges of the earth. Serve Yahweh with fear, and rejoice with trembling. Give sincere homage to the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath will soon be kindled. Blessed are all those who take refuge in him. (Psalms 2:8-12, WEB)
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, seeking Your divine protection and strength. We stand against the schemes of the devil, and we put on the whole armor of God, that we may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. (Ephesians 6:11-12, WEB) Stand therefore, having fastened the belt of truth around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having fitted your feet with the preparation of the Good News of peace; above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; with all prayer and requests, praying at all times in the Spirit, and being watchful to this end in all perseverance and requests for all the saints: on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in opening my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the Good News, for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. (Ephesians 6:14-20, WEB)
We ask for Your mighty hand to fight against those who seek to harm us, and we trust in Your promise that no weapon that is formed against you will prosper; and every tongue that will rise against you in judgment you will condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of Yahweh, and their righteousness which is of me, says Yahweh. (Isaiah 54:17, WEB)
We also take the opportunity to pray for our enemies. "But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you," (Matthew 5:44, WEB)
In the powerful name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to remain steadfast in your faith, knowing that God is with you and will never leave you nor forsake you. Trust in Him and He is your strength and mighty power.