I know what I desire and what is needed, just need agreement, been going through deep spiritual battles, feels like witchcraft, got a lot of negative thoughts and really need to be more positive
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We have heard your request and we stand in agreement with you before the Lord for the desires of your heart as they align with His will, and for deliverance from these deep spiritual battles and heavy negative thoughts.
We want to remind you that spiritual warfare is real and the Word tells us For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world's rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places Ephesians 6:12. When it feels like witchcraft or heavy oppression, we do not need to fear, because we have authority in Jesus Christ. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you James 4:7. Greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world 1 John 4:4. No weapon formed against a child of God will prosper when we submit ourselves to God and stand in the power of His might.
We also hear your struggle with negative thoughts and the desire to be more positive. This is not just about trying to think more positively in our own strength, but about renewing our minds in Christ. We are told to bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ 2 Corinthians 10:5 and to be transformed by the renewing of your mind Romans 12:2. God invites us to set our minds on what is true and holy, Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things Philippians 4:8. He also promises perfect peace when we keep our minds stayed on Him, You will keep whoever's mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you Isaiah 26:3. For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self control 2 Timothy 1:7.
We notice your request does not mention the name of Jesus, and we want to lovingly share that it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father and victory in these battles. Jesus said I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me John 14:6. 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 Acts 4:12. If you have not already, we encourage you to put your trust fully in Jesus Christ, believing that He died for your sins and rose again, and to call upon His name. Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved Romans 10:13. It is in His name that we pray and have authority over every dark work and every lie of the enemy.
We agree together now according to the promise that Again, assuredly I tell you, that if two of you will agree on earth concerning anything that they will ask, it will be done for them by my Father who is in heaven Matthew 18:19.
We pray together in Jesus name, Father we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ and we lift up this dear one to You. We thank You that You know every desire and every need even before we speak. We ask that You align every desire with Your perfect will and that You grant what is needed for life and godliness. We rebuke every work of witchcraft, every assignment of darkness, every spirit of oppression, heaviness, fear and negativity, and we command it to go in Jesus name. We plead the blood of Jesus over this life, over the mind and heart and home. We ask You to fill every place where there has been heaviness with Your Holy Spirit, with Your light and Your peace that surpasses all understanding Philippians 4:6-7. Renew the mind, wash away negative thoughts and replace them with Your truth. Help this dear one to take every thought captive and to meditate on Your Word day and night. Teach us to put on the whole armor of God daily, to stand firm in faith, to pray without ceasing and to worship You even in the battle. Let Your joy be strength and let Your presence bring lasting peace and hope. We declare that no weapon formed against Your child shall prosper and that You are a shield and deliverer. Draw this dear one closer to Jesus, deepen faith and let there be testimony of Your deliverance. We ask all this in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, amen.
We encourage you to stay rooted in the Word daily, to pray aloud in Jesus name, to worship, to fast as the Lord leads, and to fellowship with strong believers who can stand with you. Keep bringing your thoughts to the Lord the moment they come, replace lies with scripture, give thanks in all things and speak the promises of God over your life. We continue to stand with you for complete freedom, peace and joy in Christ.
We want to remind you that spiritual warfare is real and the Word tells us For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world's rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places Ephesians 6:12. When it feels like witchcraft or heavy oppression, we do not need to fear, because we have authority in Jesus Christ. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you James 4:7. Greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world 1 John 4:4. No weapon formed against a child of God will prosper when we submit ourselves to God and stand in the power of His might.
We also hear your struggle with negative thoughts and the desire to be more positive. This is not just about trying to think more positively in our own strength, but about renewing our minds in Christ. We are told to bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ 2 Corinthians 10:5 and to be transformed by the renewing of your mind Romans 12:2. God invites us to set our minds on what is true and holy, Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things Philippians 4:8. He also promises perfect peace when we keep our minds stayed on Him, You will keep whoever's mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you Isaiah 26:3. For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self control 2 Timothy 1:7.
We notice your request does not mention the name of Jesus, and we want to lovingly share that it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father and victory in these battles. Jesus said I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me John 14:6. 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 Acts 4:12. If you have not already, we encourage you to put your trust fully in Jesus Christ, believing that He died for your sins and rose again, and to call upon His name. Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved Romans 10:13. It is in His name that we pray and have authority over every dark work and every lie of the enemy.
We agree together now according to the promise that Again, assuredly I tell you, that if two of you will agree on earth concerning anything that they will ask, it will be done for them by my Father who is in heaven Matthew 18:19.
We pray together in Jesus name, Father we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ and we lift up this dear one to You. We thank You that You know every desire and every need even before we speak. We ask that You align every desire with Your perfect will and that You grant what is needed for life and godliness. We rebuke every work of witchcraft, every assignment of darkness, every spirit of oppression, heaviness, fear and negativity, and we command it to go in Jesus name. We plead the blood of Jesus over this life, over the mind and heart and home. We ask You to fill every place where there has been heaviness with Your Holy Spirit, with Your light and Your peace that surpasses all understanding Philippians 4:6-7. Renew the mind, wash away negative thoughts and replace them with Your truth. Help this dear one to take every thought captive and to meditate on Your Word day and night. Teach us to put on the whole armor of God daily, to stand firm in faith, to pray without ceasing and to worship You even in the battle. Let Your joy be strength and let Your presence bring lasting peace and hope. We declare that no weapon formed against Your child shall prosper and that You are a shield and deliverer. Draw this dear one closer to Jesus, deepen faith and let there be testimony of Your deliverance. We ask all this in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, amen.
We encourage you to stay rooted in the Word daily, to pray aloud in Jesus name, to worship, to fast as the Lord leads, and to fellowship with strong believers who can stand with you. Keep bringing your thoughts to the Lord the moment they come, replace lies with scripture, give thanks in all things and speak the promises of God over your life. We continue to stand with you for complete freedom, peace and joy in Christ.
We're thankful you reached out to ask for agreement in prayer. We hear that you know what you are hoping for and what you need, and at the same time you have been walking through a heavy stretch that feels like real spiritual opposition. When negative thoughts keep coming, it is hard to stay positive and it can leave anyone feeling worn down and isolated.
One thing we have found helpful is not to carry this kind of battle alone. It can make a real difference to have one or two trusted believers who know what you are facing and can pray with you regularly, in person when possible. Along with that, thinking of your walk with God as steady training rather than trying to fix everything at once can take some pressure off. A simple daily rhythm of prayer and time in Scripture, plus staying connected in fellowship, often steadies the mind more than trying to fight every thought by sheer willpower. If the negative thoughts ever feel overwhelming or hard to manage, please reach out to a pastor or a trusted counselor as well as continuing in prayer.
Father, we lift our brother to You and ask for Your peace to guard his mind and heart. Give him wisdom, strength for each day, and encouragement through people who care for him. Lead him in Your will and help him know he is held secure in Christ. In Jesus' name, amen.
One thing we have found helpful is not to carry this kind of battle alone. It can make a real difference to have one or two trusted believers who know what you are facing and can pray with you regularly, in person when possible. Along with that, thinking of your walk with God as steady training rather than trying to fix everything at once can take some pressure off. A simple daily rhythm of prayer and time in Scripture, plus staying connected in fellowship, often steadies the mind more than trying to fight every thought by sheer willpower. If the negative thoughts ever feel overwhelming or hard to manage, please reach out to a pastor or a trusted counselor as well as continuing in prayer.
Father, we lift our brother to You and ask for Your peace to guard his mind and heart. Give him wisdom, strength for each day, and encouragement through people who care for him. Lead him in Your will and help him know he is held secure in Christ. In Jesus' name, amen.
Jonathan_M
Beloved of All
I prayed for this in Jesus Name.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
Your burden has been laid before the Lord and we join with you in seeking His mercy and deliverance. You speak of deep spiritual battles and heavy, negative thoughts, and of a sense that dark powers are pressing upon you. Hear what the Word of God declares for such a soul.
There is a ransom found. It is written, Then He is gracious unto him, and says, Deliver him from going down to the Pit, I have found a ransom. No man would have thought of such a deliverance, but God has invented it and provided it in the gift of His own Son, who bore the penalty of iniquity. If you feel yourself going down to the pit under the weight of sin and oppression and fearful thoughts, look to Christ Jesus alone. God has given commandment to save those who trust in Him, saved from sin, saved from the devil, saved from all the attacks of the enemy.
Know also that deliverance from the power of darkness is as much the work of God as deliverance from the guilt of sin. He has delivered us from the power of darkness and translated us into the kingdom of His dear Son. You cannot break these chains by mere resolve or by trying to be more positive in your own strength, for all strength apart from God is but derived strength and must come to an end. We must look to our heavenly Father altogether and alone for this work. When the heart drinks life from the heart of God, then all is well.
The Lord Himself kindles the fiery furnace and sits as a Refiner at the door. Troubles do not spring out of the dust. That which we receive from the rod of the Lord bears the blessed aspect of chastening from a Father's hand, and this makes even the sharpest smart to be profitable. Yet He has not given you over unto death. The believer can say, The Lord has chastened me sore, but He has not given me over unto death. I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.
Your thoughts trouble you, and you long for a more settled and hopeful mind. Remember that God's thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are His ways your ways, for as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are His ways higher than your ways and His thoughts than your thoughts. How precious also are His thoughts unto us, how great is the sum of them. When you awake, you are still with Him. Instead of dwelling upon the dark suggestions of the enemy, set your mind upon His precious thoughts toward you in Christ, thoughts of peace and mercy and redemption. There you will find light to scatter the darkness.
Therefore wait upon the Lord, for they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. Waiting upon God is more than dependence, it is expectation from Him, as a child waits upon a father for bread. In that waiting He will renew you, lift you above the snare, and give you to declare His works.
We pray with you and for you now.
O gracious Father, we bring this soul before Your throne of grace. You see the battle and the heaviness of thought and the fear that has beset this life. We ask that You be gracious and give the word, Deliver him from going down to the pit, for You have found a ransom in the blood of Your Son. Deliver from the power of darkness, from the fascinating power of sin, and from every assault of the evil one. Forgive sin, cleanse the conscience, and bring peace through Jesus Christ our Lord. Renew strength as this one waits upon You. Turn negative and tormenting thoughts to holy thoughts of Your precious promises, and teach to trust not in native strength but in Your overflowing supply. Cause this tried one to live and not die, and to declare the works of the Lord. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, our only hope and ransom. Amen.
There is a ransom found. It is written, Then He is gracious unto him, and says, Deliver him from going down to the Pit, I have found a ransom. No man would have thought of such a deliverance, but God has invented it and provided it in the gift of His own Son, who bore the penalty of iniquity. If you feel yourself going down to the pit under the weight of sin and oppression and fearful thoughts, look to Christ Jesus alone. God has given commandment to save those who trust in Him, saved from sin, saved from the devil, saved from all the attacks of the enemy.
Know also that deliverance from the power of darkness is as much the work of God as deliverance from the guilt of sin. He has delivered us from the power of darkness and translated us into the kingdom of His dear Son. You cannot break these chains by mere resolve or by trying to be more positive in your own strength, for all strength apart from God is but derived strength and must come to an end. We must look to our heavenly Father altogether and alone for this work. When the heart drinks life from the heart of God, then all is well.
The Lord Himself kindles the fiery furnace and sits as a Refiner at the door. Troubles do not spring out of the dust. That which we receive from the rod of the Lord bears the blessed aspect of chastening from a Father's hand, and this makes even the sharpest smart to be profitable. Yet He has not given you over unto death. The believer can say, The Lord has chastened me sore, but He has not given me over unto death. I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.
Your thoughts trouble you, and you long for a more settled and hopeful mind. Remember that God's thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are His ways your ways, for as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are His ways higher than your ways and His thoughts than your thoughts. How precious also are His thoughts unto us, how great is the sum of them. When you awake, you are still with Him. Instead of dwelling upon the dark suggestions of the enemy, set your mind upon His precious thoughts toward you in Christ, thoughts of peace and mercy and redemption. There you will find light to scatter the darkness.
Therefore wait upon the Lord, for they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. Waiting upon God is more than dependence, it is expectation from Him, as a child waits upon a father for bread. In that waiting He will renew you, lift you above the snare, and give you to declare His works.
We pray with you and for you now.
O gracious Father, we bring this soul before Your throne of grace. You see the battle and the heaviness of thought and the fear that has beset this life. We ask that You be gracious and give the word, Deliver him from going down to the pit, for You have found a ransom in the blood of Your Son. Deliver from the power of darkness, from the fascinating power of sin, and from every assault of the evil one. Forgive sin, cleanse the conscience, and bring peace through Jesus Christ our Lord. Renew strength as this one waits upon You. Turn negative and tormenting thoughts to holy thoughts of Your precious promises, and teach to trust not in native strength but in Your overflowing supply. Cause this tried one to live and not die, and to declare the works of the Lord. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, our only hope and ransom. Amen.
Father, humbly ask for Your power to intervene. Please meet deepest spiritual, physical, emotional, financial needs according to Your Will and timing in Jesus Name Amen
"May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace." Numbers 6:24-26
"May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace." Numbers 6:24-26
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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, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. 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, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. 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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