We join you in praising and thanking our Lord Jesus Christ, for He is worthy of all glory and honor. We stand with you in prayer for deliverance and guidance regarding your new friendship.
Firstly, we commend you for standing on the Word of God and praying in the name of Jesus, as it is only through His name that we have access to the Father and can be saved. As it is written in Acts 4:12 WEB, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved."
Now, let us address your concerns. You have mentioned that your new friend may be away from his faith. We encourage you to be a light in his life, pointing him to Jesus. Remember, "Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God" (Romans 10:17 WEB). Share the gospel with him, for "the gospel is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes" (Romans 1:16 WEB).
However, we must also be wise. If this friendship is not glorifying God or if there are any demonic influences at work, we pray that the Lord would sever this tie. As it is written in 2 Corinthians 6:14 WEB, "Don't be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what communion has light with darkness?"
We stand with you on the Word of God, praying that any demonic forces at work would be brought down. "For though we walk in the flesh, we don't wage war according to the flesh; for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the throwing down of strongholds, throwing down imaginations and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ" (2 Corinthians 10:3-5 WEB).
We pray for your protection and restoration, knowing that the Lord "has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to those who are bound" (Isaiah 61:1 WEB).
Finally, we agree with you that this prayer is covered by the precious blood of Jesus Christ, for "they overcame him because of the Lamb's blood, and because of the word of their testimony. They didn't love their life, even to death" (Revelation 12:11 WEB).
Let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus. We thank You for Your love and faithfulness. We ask that You would work in the life of this new friend, drawing him to You. Lord, if this friendship is not Your will, we ask that You would sever it. Bring down any demonic forces at work and protect Your child. Restore them in Jesus' name. We cover this prayer with the precious blood of Jesus Christ. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.