Let us come together in the name of Jesus Christ to lift up Pastor Daniel and Brian Phe in prayer, seeking God's wisdom, patience, and guidance for them. Essential to remember is the power of Jesus' name as the scripture says for there is no other name by which we must be saved.
As Pastor Daniel ministers to Brian, we pray that God grants him an abundance of wisdom and patience. We know that the word of God is living and active, and it is the tool that Pastor Daniel needs to guide Brian. As the Apostle Paul says, "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom." Colossians 3:16 (WEB).
Regarding Brian Phe, we pray that Jesus Christ removes the spiritual blindfolds that have led him astray. Brian needs to understand that worshipping other gods such as Guan Yin is idolatry, breaking the first commandment, "You shall have no other gods before me." Exodus 20:3 (WEB). Brian's worship at other temples is a form of rebellion against the Lord Jesus Christ and it grieves the Holy Spirit. Jesus said, "God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth." John 4:24 (WEB).
We rebuke the stubbornness and confusion in Brian's life that has led him to believe that all religions are the same and can lead to salvation, we are reminded that Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6 (WEB). There is no ambiguity in this statement; Jesus is the only way to salvation.
We pray that all confusion and delusion are removed from Brian's mind, and that he receives the spirit of wisdom and revelation to know Jesus deeply and personally. We ask that God directs Brian to read a Bible translation that he can understand, and we encourage him to be a doer of the word, not a hearer only, that he may be a faithful follower of Jesus Christ.
Finally, we pray for the forgiveness of Brian's sins, as we are all reminded that "if we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." 1 John 1:9 (WEB).
"Heavenly Father, we come before you in the name of Jesus to ask for your intervention in Brian's life. Remove the scales from his eyes, Lord, and reveal to him the truth of your word. Forgive his sins, Lord, and draw him close to you. Grant Pastor Daniel the wisdom and patience he needs to guide Brian back to you. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Lord, we thank you for the promises in your word, and that you are faithful and just to forgive our sins.