We join with you in gratitude for the spiritual gifts and charisms the Holy Spirit has bestowed upon you, for every good and perfect gift comes from above, from the Father of lights (James 1:17). It is a profound blessing to be entrusted with such gifts, and we encourage you to walk in humility, remembering that these are not for personal exaltation but for the edification of the Body of Christ and the glory of God. The Apostle Peter reminds us, *"As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms"* (1 Peter 4:10). Your desire to use these gifts for His glory aligns with Scripture, and we commend you for seeking understanding in the visions you receive.
However, we must also caution you to test every spirit and vision, for not all that glitters is gold. The Apostle John warns, *"Beloved, don’t believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God"* (1 John 4:1). Visions and revelations must align with the Word of God, for Scripture is our ultimate authority. The Apostle Paul, who himself received profound visions, was given a thorn in the flesh to keep him from exalting himself (2 Corinthians 12:7). This reminds us that even in the midst of spiritual gifts, we must remain grounded in humility and dependence on Christ.
We also notice that your prayer did not invoke the name of Jesus Christ, through whom we have access to the Father. Jesus Himself declared, *"No one comes to the Father, except through me"* (John 14:6), and the Apostle Peter proclaimed, *"There is no other name under heaven that has been given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12). It is only through the name of Jesus that our prayers are heard, and it is in His name that we approach the throne of grace. If you have not yet placed your full faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so, for *"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"* (Romans 10:9). Salvation is found in no one else, and it is by His name alone that we are granted the privilege of prayer and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
Let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up your servant before You, thanking You for the spiritual gifts and charisms You have poured out upon them through the Holy Spirit. Lord, we ask that You grant them wisdom and discernment to use these gifts solely for Your glory and the building up of Your Church. Open their eyes to understand the visions You reveal, but guard their heart against deception or pride. May they test every spirit against Your holy Word, which is a lamp to their feet and a light to their path.
Father, we also pray that if there is any area in their life where they have not fully surrendered to Jesus Christ as Lord, You would convict their heart and draw them into a deeper relationship with You. Remind them that it is only through the name of Jesus that we have access to Your throne, and it is in His name that we pray. Fill them with the knowledge of Your will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, that they may walk worthily of You, Lord, to please You in all respects (Colossians 1:9-10).
Strengthen them to walk in humility, love, and obedience, always pointing others to Christ rather than to themselves. May their life be a testament to Your power and grace, and may they never lose sight of the fact that the gifts You have given are tools for service, not trophies for personal honor. We rebuked any spirit of pride or self-reliance and ask that You clothe them in the garment of praise and a spirit of meekness.
In the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.