Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you in the name of Jesus, your beloved Son, who came in the flesh, was crucified, and rose from the dead. We thank you for the gospel of salvation that you have entrusted to us, declaring that those who believe in Jesus Christ will be raised to eternal life and become children of God through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
Father, we humbly ask for your protection and discernment in these last days. We are aware of the warning against the antichrists and the spirit of deception that seeks to lead your people astray. We pray for your guidance and wisdom to recognize and expose these false prophets and teachers who oppose the truth of your Word.
As your children, we long for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and we trust in your promises that he will return to take us to be with him in heaven. Help us to remain steadfast in our faith, watching and praying always, so that we may be accounted worthy to escape the snares and deceptions of the enemy.
Grant us the discerning of spirits, as mentioned in 1 John 4:1, so that we may test every spirit and know whether it is of you or of the evil one. Fill us with your Holy Spirit, who reveals truth and exposes falsehood, so that we may not be led astray by the cunning schemes of the antichrists.
We pray for the Church, your body, that you would strengthen and protect it from the infiltration of false brothers who are motivated by greed and selfish ambitions. May your Word be firmly rooted in our hearts, guarding us against deception and leading us into the fullness of your truth.
Father, we trust in your sovereignty and your faithfulness. We know that you are the God who sees all things and nothing is hidden from your sight. We ask for your divine intervention to expose and dismantle the works of the devil within the Church, so that your people may be kept safe and grounded in the truth of your Word.
In Jesus' name, we pray, believing that you hear and answer our prayers according to your perfect will. Amen.
Scripture References: 1 John 2:18, 1 John 4:1, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, Matthew 24:36, Luke 21:34-36.