It's a cold, rainy fall day today, but what a sweet time I've had with Father! This post being a result.
Although it's been sweet, it hasn't been easy. As I was sharing my heart with God, I felt a prayer welling up within me. Because I know enough now to listen to this prompting, I grabbed my laptop and this is prayer spilled out.
I have debated on whether or not to share it, because it's personal due to the fact that it's regarding someone in my life. Then I remembered that God has given me the ability to exercise my ministry of writing so that others may share in what He has to say through me. Therefore, my decision was quickly made and here you have it!
(*I did make some changes in the wording so that it can be applied to 'anyone'...but please feel free to adjust it according to whom you are praying for if you'd like. After all, that's how it started out on my end :) )
'Prayer for a Friend' (Spiritual Warfare)
Father God, this I pray for my friend…that their heart
would soften and be open to receiving the love You have for them, as well as the
agape love others in their life have for them too. Open their eyes Lord, to see the people around
them who genuinely care for them – for their well being and their future. Surround them with those who speak life into
their life, and remove those who speak death…they are only for self-gain. Point them in the direction Father I pray, of
those who point them in Your direction.
You are a loving, gracious and compassionate Father wanting
only what’s best for Your children.
Lord, they are Yours. You have
laid them heavy on my heart…help them realize that they are worthy of being loved
and being accepted for just who they are…not what is expected of them.
Lord God, I bind down any dominion of darkness that may be
surrounding their life currently…as well as any ungodly soul-ties connected in
the past. In the name of Jesus Christ, I
bind them down and place only Truth where the lies and deceit have taken up
residence. Father Your Word says that we
do not battle against the flesh, but against the principalities of darkness. May
nothing evil penetrate the heart of Your child. I rebuke any hold evil spirits have on them and
demand them to flee…in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth.
Lord, may You be their portion, their deliverer, their strong
tower, their refuge, the lover of their soul, their passion, Lord be their all-in-all. Whisper in their ear, that they might hear Your
still small voice and draw near to You.
Father, You promise in Your Word that You never leave us or forsake us…I
claim this promise for them now Lord.
They know You, but are far from You.
It is written that Your sheep know Your voice…they are still one of Yours,
call to them Almighty Sovereign Sheppard.
Let not them fall away from You completely…bring them back to You Lord I
pray. Build them up with courage and
boldness to stand against the darkness that surrounds them Lord.
Touch their heart, so that they may have a fresh revelation of
who You are – Elohim, You are Creator God.
You knit them together and know them…You know their thoughts, their struggles,
their burdens…and their heart.
Please help me to see them the way You do; to love them the way
You do; to encourage them the way You do; to care for them the way You do; and to
accept them the way You do. Give me Your
discernment to know when to reach out and when to stay silent and just pray…letting
Your work unfold as You would have. Give
me rest Lord, knowing You hear my prayers for them. I pray with great anticipation of what You
are going to do in their life Father.
I declare Your promises, for they are written! Your Word does not return void to those who
diligently seek You! I pray with
expectation that You are going to change them into the person you desire for
them to be…their steps are ordained and predestined by You. Grow up a burning passion within them for You
Lord…like King David, after Your heart.
All these things, and more, I pray in Your matchless name. All the glory, honor and praise be to You. In the sweet, sweet name of Jesus I pray. Amen.
May this prayer be prayed by many, for many.
Until next time,
'K'
