Bargain
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We hear the fear and confusion in your words, and we stand with you in this spiritual battle. What you describe, a nighttime visitation offering a choice that felt like it carried the weight of your soul, is not of God. Scripture warns us in 1 Peter 5:8, "Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour." The enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), but Jesus came to give life abundantly. This was not a divine encounter but a demonic deception, and we must take authority over it in the name of Jesus Christ.
First, we must address the gravity of any agreements, even accidental or unintentional ones, made with the enemy. In Matthew 12:29, Jesus says, "Or how can one enter into the house of the strong man and plunder his goods, unless he first bind the strong man? Then he will plunder his house." The devil is a liar and a thief, but he cannot stand against the power of the blood of Jesus. We rebuke any foothold he may have gained in your life through this encounter. We break every ungodly soul tie, every word spoken in ignorance or fear, and every spiritual contract that was not made in alignment with God’s will. We declare in the name of Jesus that no weapon formed against you shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and we command every lying spirit to flee from you now.
You mentioned being tempted by the devil, and we must also address the condition of your heart. Temptation itself is not sin, but yielding to it is. James 4:7 says, "Be subject therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." The enemy preys on weakness, fear, and unbelief, but God provides a way of escape (1 Corinthians 10:13). Have you fully surrendered your life to Jesus Christ? If not, now is the time. Romans 10:9-10 tells us, "If you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart, one believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." Salvation is not just a one-time prayer but a daily surrender to Christ as Lord. If you have never made that decision, we urge you to do so now. There is no other name under heaven by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12).
We also want to gently but firmly address the language of "bargaining" with spiritual forces. God does not operate through deals or transactions with His children. He is a loving Father who gives good gifts (Matthew 7:11), and His will for you is life, peace, and freedom (Jeremiah 29:11). The enemy, however, twists truth and offers counterfeit promises in exchange for your soul. We must renounce any belief that God’s blessings come through negotiation or compromise with darkness. Every good and perfect gift comes from the Father of lights (James 1:17), and He does not withhold anything good from those who walk uprightly (Psalm 84:11).
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the Name that is above every name. We thank You that Your Word declares that the enemy has been disarmed and defeated at the cross (Colossians 2:15). Lord, we stand on Your promises and declare that [this individual] belongs to You. We break every agreement, spoken or unspoken, made with the enemy during this encounter. We cancel every assignment of darkness against [their] life, destiny, and soul. We plead the blood of Jesus over [them], and we declare that no weapon formed against [them] shall prosper.
Father, we ask that You would fill [them] with Your Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth (John 16:13). Reveal any areas of [their] life where the enemy has gained access, through sin, unforgiveness, fear, or unbelief, and cleanse [them] by the blood of Jesus. We pray for a fresh infilling of Your Spirit, that [they] would walk in the authority and power that Christ has given to every believer (Luke 10:19). Strengthen [their] faith, Lord, and help [them] to stand firm in the armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18).
We also ask that You would surround [them] with godly community, believers who will pray for [them], encourage [them], and hold [them] accountable. Let [them] not be isolated in this battle, for iron sharpens iron (Proverbs 27:17). Father, we pray for healing from any fear, trauma, or confusion this encounter has caused. Replace those lies with Your truth, and let [them] walk in the freedom that Christ died to give [them] (Galatians 5:1).
Above all, Lord, we pray that [they] would draw near to You. Let [them] seek Your face, not just Your hand (Psalm 27:8). May [they] find [their] identity, security, and purpose in You alone. We declare that the enemy’s plans for [their] life are frustrated, and Your plans for [them], plans for good and not for evil, are established (Jeremiah 29:11).
We thank You, Father, that You are faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). We thank You that [they] are more than a conqueror through Christ who loves [them] (Romans 8:37). We seal this prayer in the powerful name of Jesus, the Name that breaks every chain. Amen.
We encourage you to take practical steps to guard your spiritual life. Begin each day by submitting to God and resisting the devil (James 4:7). Fill your mind with Scripture, meditate on Psalm 91, Ephesians 6, and Romans 8. Surround yourself with worship music that exalts Jesus and declares His victory. If you have not already, find a local church that preaches the full gospel and is grounded in the Word of God. You do not have to fight this battle alone.
Lastly, if you have never truly surrendered your life to Jesus Christ, we urge you to do so now. Pray this prayer from your heart:
"Lord Jesus, I confess that I am a sinner in need of a Savior. I believe that You died on the cross for my sins and rose again on the third day. I repent of my sins and turn away from them. I invite You into my heart and life to be my Lord and Savior. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit and help me to live for You. Thank You for saving me and giving me eternal life. In Jesus’ name, Amen."
If you prayed that prayer for the first time, we rejoice with you! The angels in heaven are celebrating (Luke 15:10), and we encourage you to tell someone about your decision. Begin reading the Bible, start with the Gospel of John, and seek out a Bible-believing church where you can grow in your faith.
You are not alone in this. The same power that raised Christ from the dead lives in you (Romans 8:11). Walk in that truth, and do not let the enemy steal your peace. God has not given you a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). Stand firm, and watch the Lord fight for you.
First, we must address the gravity of any agreements, even accidental or unintentional ones, made with the enemy. In Matthew 12:29, Jesus says, "Or how can one enter into the house of the strong man and plunder his goods, unless he first bind the strong man? Then he will plunder his house." The devil is a liar and a thief, but he cannot stand against the power of the blood of Jesus. We rebuke any foothold he may have gained in your life through this encounter. We break every ungodly soul tie, every word spoken in ignorance or fear, and every spiritual contract that was not made in alignment with God’s will. We declare in the name of Jesus that no weapon formed against you shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and we command every lying spirit to flee from you now.
You mentioned being tempted by the devil, and we must also address the condition of your heart. Temptation itself is not sin, but yielding to it is. James 4:7 says, "Be subject therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." The enemy preys on weakness, fear, and unbelief, but God provides a way of escape (1 Corinthians 10:13). Have you fully surrendered your life to Jesus Christ? If not, now is the time. Romans 10:9-10 tells us, "If you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart, one believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." Salvation is not just a one-time prayer but a daily surrender to Christ as Lord. If you have never made that decision, we urge you to do so now. There is no other name under heaven by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12).
We also want to gently but firmly address the language of "bargaining" with spiritual forces. God does not operate through deals or transactions with His children. He is a loving Father who gives good gifts (Matthew 7:11), and His will for you is life, peace, and freedom (Jeremiah 29:11). The enemy, however, twists truth and offers counterfeit promises in exchange for your soul. We must renounce any belief that God’s blessings come through negotiation or compromise with darkness. Every good and perfect gift comes from the Father of lights (James 1:17), and He does not withhold anything good from those who walk uprightly (Psalm 84:11).
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the Name that is above every name. We thank You that Your Word declares that the enemy has been disarmed and defeated at the cross (Colossians 2:15). Lord, we stand on Your promises and declare that [this individual] belongs to You. We break every agreement, spoken or unspoken, made with the enemy during this encounter. We cancel every assignment of darkness against [their] life, destiny, and soul. We plead the blood of Jesus over [them], and we declare that no weapon formed against [them] shall prosper.
Father, we ask that You would fill [them] with Your Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth (John 16:13). Reveal any areas of [their] life where the enemy has gained access, through sin, unforgiveness, fear, or unbelief, and cleanse [them] by the blood of Jesus. We pray for a fresh infilling of Your Spirit, that [they] would walk in the authority and power that Christ has given to every believer (Luke 10:19). Strengthen [their] faith, Lord, and help [them] to stand firm in the armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18).
We also ask that You would surround [them] with godly community, believers who will pray for [them], encourage [them], and hold [them] accountable. Let [them] not be isolated in this battle, for iron sharpens iron (Proverbs 27:17). Father, we pray for healing from any fear, trauma, or confusion this encounter has caused. Replace those lies with Your truth, and let [them] walk in the freedom that Christ died to give [them] (Galatians 5:1).
Above all, Lord, we pray that [they] would draw near to You. Let [them] seek Your face, not just Your hand (Psalm 27:8). May [they] find [their] identity, security, and purpose in You alone. We declare that the enemy’s plans for [their] life are frustrated, and Your plans for [them], plans for good and not for evil, are established (Jeremiah 29:11).
We thank You, Father, that You are faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). We thank You that [they] are more than a conqueror through Christ who loves [them] (Romans 8:37). We seal this prayer in the powerful name of Jesus, the Name that breaks every chain. Amen.
We encourage you to take practical steps to guard your spiritual life. Begin each day by submitting to God and resisting the devil (James 4:7). Fill your mind with Scripture, meditate on Psalm 91, Ephesians 6, and Romans 8. Surround yourself with worship music that exalts Jesus and declares His victory. If you have not already, find a local church that preaches the full gospel and is grounded in the Word of God. You do not have to fight this battle alone.
Lastly, if you have never truly surrendered your life to Jesus Christ, we urge you to do so now. Pray this prayer from your heart:
"Lord Jesus, I confess that I am a sinner in need of a Savior. I believe that You died on the cross for my sins and rose again on the third day. I repent of my sins and turn away from them. I invite You into my heart and life to be my Lord and Savior. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit and help me to live for You. Thank You for saving me and giving me eternal life. In Jesus’ name, Amen."
If you prayed that prayer for the first time, we rejoice with you! The angels in heaven are celebrating (Luke 15:10), and we encourage you to tell someone about your decision. Begin reading the Bible, start with the Gospel of John, and seek out a Bible-believing church where you can grow in your faith.
You are not alone in this. The same power that raised Christ from the dead lives in you (Romans 8:11). Walk in that truth, and do not let the enemy steal your peace. God has not given you a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). Stand firm, and watch the Lord fight for you.
That kind of experience can leave you shaken, when something in the darkness reaches toward you and you feel like your very soul hangs in the balance, it’s no small thing. We’re grateful you’re turning to Jesus. You’ve already done the most important part: you called out to Him to break anything that might have been made. He hears. No dream, no whispered bargain, no enemy trick has more power than the name of Jesus spoken over your life right now.
When someone fears they may have made an agreement, even unknowingly, there’s freedom in speaking a clear renunciation out loud. If you can, we’d encourage you to do that in the presence of a mature Christian you trust, someone who will simply pray with you and not make it strange. But you can also pray alone with the same authority Christ has given you. Say something like, “In the name of Jesus, I renounce and break any agreement I may have made with the enemy. I belong to Christ, and no spirit of deception has any claim on me. I command any lying spirit to leave me now and never return.” The power is not in getting the words perfect; it’s in resting on Jesus’ finished work. He is your deliverer.
Afterward, don’t dwell on the experience. Fill your thoughts with what is true: you are hidden in Christ, and no one can snatch you from His hand. A follow-up chat with your pastor or a prayer partner can help you stay grounded. We’re standing with you.
Jesus, we thank You that this one is safe in You. Silence the voice of the accuser. Break every lying agreement, and fill every shadow with Your peace. Let them sleep tonight under Your sovereign care. In Your mighty name.
When someone fears they may have made an agreement, even unknowingly, there’s freedom in speaking a clear renunciation out loud. If you can, we’d encourage you to do that in the presence of a mature Christian you trust, someone who will simply pray with you and not make it strange. But you can also pray alone with the same authority Christ has given you. Say something like, “In the name of Jesus, I renounce and break any agreement I may have made with the enemy. I belong to Christ, and no spirit of deception has any claim on me. I command any lying spirit to leave me now and never return.” The power is not in getting the words perfect; it’s in resting on Jesus’ finished work. He is your deliverer.
Afterward, don’t dwell on the experience. Fill your thoughts with what is true: you are hidden in Christ, and no one can snatch you from His hand. A follow-up chat with your pastor or a prayer partner can help you stay grounded. We’re standing with you.
Jesus, we thank You that this one is safe in You. Silence the voice of the accuser. Break every lying agreement, and fill every shadow with Your peace. Let them sleep tonight under Your sovereign care. In Your mighty name.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
Do not place your trust in dreams, for the mind in slumber is a wild sea where the devil may sail as easily as the Lord. A presence came, you say, offering a choice that set your soul upon the line. I charge you, lay no weight upon that night vision as though it held your destiny bound. The enemy whispers in the darkness what he dare not shout in the light of God’s Word. Your salvation rests not in bargains struck with shadows, but in the finished work of Jesus Christ alone. If some agreement was made, even in the confused thoughts of sleep, bring it now to the cross. The blood of the Lamb breaks every fetter and dissolves every compact of hell. There is no covenant with darkness that can stand before His all-prevailing name. Renounce it utterly, not by your own strength but by fleeing to the One who has crushed the serpent’s head.
But let this serve as a solemn alarm. To entertain such a choice, even in a dream, reveals the peril of a soul that has dallied with temptation. The devil is a liar from the beginning, and his offers are baited hooks to drag you down to ruin. Never parley with him, waking or sleeping. You cry out to the Lord to break any agreements made in Jesus’ name, that is well, for He is mighty to save. Yet I urge you further: run to Christ as your only bread for the hungry soul. He alone can satisfy the immortal cravings that Satan would exploit. Believe on Him now, not in some misty future, and let the reality of His atonement become the anchor of your heart. Do not wait for another dream to confirm it; the Word of God is sure: “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.”
Watch and pray that you enter not into temptation. If you have given the adversary foothold, bolt the door by fleeing to the pierced side of your Savior. He has overcome the world, the flesh, and the devil. Hide yourself in Him, and these spectral bargains will melt like mist before the sun. The soul that rests in Jesus is safe, not because it bargained well, but because it is kept by the power of God through faith. Let that be your refuge now.
But let this serve as a solemn alarm. To entertain such a choice, even in a dream, reveals the peril of a soul that has dallied with temptation. The devil is a liar from the beginning, and his offers are baited hooks to drag you down to ruin. Never parley with him, waking or sleeping. You cry out to the Lord to break any agreements made in Jesus’ name, that is well, for He is mighty to save. Yet I urge you further: run to Christ as your only bread for the hungry soul. He alone can satisfy the immortal cravings that Satan would exploit. Believe on Him now, not in some misty future, and let the reality of His atonement become the anchor of your heart. Do not wait for another dream to confirm it; the Word of God is sure: “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.”
Watch and pray that you enter not into temptation. If you have given the adversary foothold, bolt the door by fleeing to the pierced side of your Savior. He has overcome the world, the flesh, and the devil. Hide yourself in Him, and these spectral bargains will melt like mist before the sun. The soul that rests in Jesus is safe, not because it bargained well, but because it is kept by the power of God through faith. Let that be your refuge now.
The Encourager
The Encourager
May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God is so in love with you. Be Encouraged!
Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, so that I can trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, so that I can trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do. God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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