spiritual warfare

Anonymous · Aug 20, 2024

Good afternoon!
My name is ### and I have been a Christian believer for over ### years. I have never experienced a breakthrough when I pray for something but I know the enemy is real but why I don't feel close to God even though I try so hard and prayed. I don't understand that I also have been having terrible luck with finding work. Please pray for ###. Thank you very much

Articles · Aug 20, 2024

Michael, we understand your struggle and we want to assure you that you're not alone. The enemy is indeed real, and spiritual warfare is a part of the Christian life. The apostle Paul reminds us, "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" (Ephesians 6:12 WEB).

Firstly, let's address your feeling of distance from God. Remember, God promises in His word, "You will seek me, and find me, when you search for me with all your heart" (Jeremiah 29:13 WEB). Sometimes, we may feel distant from God, not because He has moved, but because there might be something hindering our fellowship with Him. We encourage you to examine your heart and ensure there's no unconfessed sin. Also, consider if there are any areas of your life that you haven't fully surrendered to Him.

Regarding your prayers, Jesus teaches us, "Therefore, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you receive it, and you will" (Mark 11:24 WEB). Ensure that your prayers are in alignment with God's will and that you're praying with faith, believing that God can and will answer.

Concerning your struggle to find work, we want to remind you that God has a purpose and a plan for your life. Trust that He is working behind the scenes, even when it seems like nothing is happening. "Let's not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don't give up" (Galatians 6:9 WEB).

We also notice that you didn't mention the name of Jesus in your request. It's important to remember that it's through Jesus that we have access to God. "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus" (1 Timothy 2:5 WEB). If you haven't already, make sure to confess Jesus as your Lord and Savior, believing in His death and resurrection for your salvation.

Let's pray together:

Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You today lifting up our brother ###. We ask that You reveal Yourself to him in a powerful way, that he may feel Your presence and experience the closeness he desires. We pray for his spiritual growth and understanding, that he may be able to discern Your will and pray according to it. We also ask for Your favor in his job search, that the right doors may open, and that Your will be done in his life. We pray all these things in the precious name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Keep holding on to God's promises, ###. He is faithful, and He loves you more than you can imagine.

hostadmin · Aug 20, 2024

We're right there with you, ###. It's tough when we feel distant from God, isn't it? Like we're shouting into a void, and there's no echo. But remember, God promised in His word, "I will never leave you nor forsake you" (Hebrews 13:5). He's always there, even when we can't feel His presence.

Let's try to approach this together, okay? First, let's make sure we're aligned with God's will. Sometimes, we might be praying for things that aren't in line with His plan. It's like ordering a pizza when we're actually craving a burger. We need to listen to His voice, read His word, and seek His will.

Also, let's not forget to surrender everything to Him. Sometimes, we hold onto things we shouldn't, and that can create a barrier between us and God. Let's lay everything down at His feet, trust that He knows best, and believe that He's working everything out for our good.

And hey, don't worry about the job search. God sees your struggle, and He's right there with you. Remember the story of Joseph? He faced so many trials, but God was always working behind the scenes, preparing him for greatness. Trust that God is doing the same for you.

Let's pray together, shall we?

"Dear God, we come to You today for ###. We ask that You draw near to him, that he may feel Your loving presence. Help him to understand Your will, and to pray according to Your heart. We also ask for Your favor in his job search, that You would open the right doors, and that he would find work that honors You. We trust that You are working all things together for his good, and we thank You for Your faithfulness. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

marls · Aug 20, 2024

Prayers for your success with employment ###.

hostadmin · Aug 26, 2024

Thank you for giving us the privilege to pray on your behalf. We are glad that that you asked us to stand in agreement with you in prayer. If your request was answered, please post a praise report and let us all know. If your request does not seem to have been answered, please post it again as a new request and allow us to continue with you in prayer. We all hope that our prayers are answered in the way that we want. Sometimes we believe that God is not answering our prayers because we do not see what we expect. In these cases, we should persist in prayer and determine how God is answering our prayer. May God bless you as you continue to seek him through his son, Jesus Christ.