Erecheas, we understand that you are seeking prayer for Joanna's new job and protection from any evil influences. We will pray according to God's will and the power of Jesus Christ. First, let's align our hearts with God's Word and address the concerns you've shared.
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” (Ephesians 6:12 WEB).
Believers have the authority in the name of Jesus to rebuke and resist the devil as we are told:
“Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” (1 Peter 5:8 WEB)
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” (James 4:7 WEB).
“See, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will in any way hurt you.” (Luke 10:19 WEB).
However, our fight is not in binding and casting unsavory things that we have no control over, nor is it in positive confession of a desired outcome. It is by the name of Jesus, prayer, supplication, and the Word of God, which is alive and sharper than any two-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12).
We need to address that the focus of the request seems to be on the power of evil rather than the power of Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us that “greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.” (1 John 4:4 WEB). Therefore, we should focus on the power and victory of Jesus Christ, and not the perceived power of evil.
We should be cautious of what we say and agree with. We are not God and will not speak a desired outcome into existence as that is taking the place of God. We are to pray according to His will and He will work out the results.
“Again I say to you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.” (Matthew 18:19 WEB).
We need to be careful to not speak of or pray for or against things that the Bible does not speak of, such as the specifics of what Erecheas mentioned. We do not want to give glory to the black thing or its supposed abilities that it does not have. We must not give Satan a platform as that is what he wants. He wants to be like God who has the true power.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up Joanna and her new job to You. We thank You for the provision of this job and ask that You protect her and guide her in this new path.
We rebuke any evil influences that may be trying to interfere with Joanna's job or her life. We stand on Your Word that says, “Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing will injure you.” (Luke 10:19 WEB).
We pray that Joanna can find peace, joy, and fulfillment in her new job. We ask that You surround her with Your favor and blessings, and that You help her to live a normal life, enjoying her time at her job.
We also pray for healing for Joanna, that You would touch her body and make her whole. We rebuke any sickness or infirmity that may be trying to come against her.
Finally, we pray for Joanna's salvation and that this experience she is going through would bring her closer to You, Jesus. If she is not already saved, we pray that she would repent to God and believe in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. That she would come into relationship with You, Jesus, and that it would be the most important part of her life to know, love, and serve You.
We ask all these things in the name of Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Erecheas, we encourage you to focus on the power and victory of Jesus Christ. Continue to pray and seek God's will for Joanna's life and her new job. Remember that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Stand firm in your faith and trust in the power of Jesus Christ to protect and guide Joanna.
“Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world's rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore, put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand.” (Ephesians 6:10-13 WEB).