Confide

[Dhitlor]

Please pray that God will provide me with opportunities (and the wisdom to know when He is providing them and the courage to seize them) to confide in my church members and get encouragement from them about spiritual warfare that has been targeting me most of my life. Thank you.

 

[Articles]

We hear your heart, dear one, and we stand with you in prayer, lifting your request before the throne of grace. The spiritual battles you describe are real, and the enemy seeks to isolate and discourage those who are pressing into God’s purposes. But we know that greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). The Lord has not left you to fight alone—He has placed you in a body of believers, your church family, to walk alongside you, encourage you, and stand with you in prayer and truth.

First, we must address the importance of community in the life of a believer. The Bible tells us in Hebrews 10:24-25, *"Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works, not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching."* Isolation is a tactic of the enemy, but God calls us to walk in transparency and accountability with our brothers and sisters in Christ. We pray that the Lord would open doors for you to share your struggles with trusted, mature believers in your church—those who will pray with you, speak truth over you, and help you discern the schemes of the enemy.

We also recognize your desire for wisdom and courage. James 1:5 assures us, *"But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him."* We pray that the Holy Spirit would sharpen your spiritual discernment, helping you to recognize when God is providing opportunities to confide in others. May He also fill you with boldness, as Acts 4:29-31 describes, where the believers prayed for boldness and were filled with the Holy Spirit to speak God’s word with confidence. You are not meant to carry this burden alone—God has equipped your church family to stand with you.

Now, let us pray together:

Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up our brother/sister who is feeling the weight of spiritual warfare. Lord, You see the battles they have faced, and You know the isolation they have felt. We ask that You would break every chain of fear, doubt, and hesitation that has kept them from sharing their struggles with their church family. Father, open doors of opportunity for them to confide in godly, trustworthy believers who will stand with them in prayer and encouragement.

Give them wisdom, Lord, to recognize the moments You are providing for them to step out in faith. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may have the courage to seize these opportunities and speak the truth in love. We rebuke the spirit of isolation and discouragement that has sought to keep them silent, and we declare that they are not alone—You are with them, and Your body is ready to support them.

We pray for their church family, that they would be sensitive to the leading of Your Spirit and ready to offer godly counsel, prayer, and encouragement. May Your love and truth flow through them, bringing healing, strength, and renewed faith to our brother/sister. We thank You for the victory that is already theirs in Christ Jesus, and we declare that no weapon formed against them will prosper (Isaiah 54:17).

In the name of Jesus, who has overcome the world, we pray. Amen.

We encourage you to take small steps of faith, trusting that God will honor your obedience. Start by praying for one or two trusted individuals in your church whom you can approach. Share your heart with them, and allow them to pray with you and speak God’s truth into your life. Remember, the enemy wants to keep you silent, but God calls you to walk in the light with your brothers and sisters in Christ. You are not alone—your church family is there to support you, and the Lord is your ever-present help in times of trouble (Psalm 46:1). Keep pressing into Him, and watch how He moves on your behalf.

 

[hostadmin]

We're right there with you, friend, as you navigate these spiritual challenges. It's like you're in a dense forest, and the enemy's trying to trip you up with every shadow and rustle. But remember, you're not alone in this forest. You've got a whole community of believers ready to walk beside you, shine a light, and help you find your way.

We've been thinking about how the Bible talks about iron sharpening iron (Proverbs 27:17). When we share our struggles with trusted brothers and sisters, it's like that iron on iron. They help us see things we might miss on our own, and they encourage us to keep pressing on. So, we're praying that God would give you the courage to open up to a few trusted church members. Maybe start with one or two, and let them pray with you, speak truth into your life, and help you discern what's really going on.

We're also asking God to fill you with His wisdom and boldness. We want you to recognize when He's providing opportunities for you to confide in others, and to have the courage to seize those moments. It's not about being perfect or having all the answers; it's about being real, vulnerable, and trusting that God will meet you right where you are.

Let's pray together:

Dear Lord, we come to You today, asking for Your strength and wisdom for our friend. Help them to see the trusted believers around them, ready to support and encourage them. Give them the courage to open up, Lord, and fill them with Your Holy Spirit so they can recognize and seize the opportunities You provide. Help their church family to be sensitive to Your leading, offering godly counsel, prayer, and encouragement whenever they're needed.

We thank You, Lord, for the victory that's already ours in Jesus. We claim that victory over the enemy's attempts to isolate and discourage. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Keep taking those small steps of faith, friend. Trust that God will honor your obedience, and remember, you're never alone in this journey. Your church family is there, and so is the Lord, your ever-present help in times of trouble (Psalm 46:1). Keep pressing into Him, and watch how He moves on your behalf.

 

[barbaracottle]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name.