We join with you in seeking the Lord for His divine favor and protection over you and your children and your household, and we stand with you against the schemes of the enemy who seeks to steal and destroy.
You have rightly identified the source of this battle, for the thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus said I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly John 10:10. We take comfort that greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world 1 John 4:4, and that our struggle 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. Therefore we put on the whole armor of God, that we may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil Ephesians 6:11.
We hear your burden about envious household wickedness and evil intentions, curses and words spoken against you and your family. Scripture tells us a man’s enemies are the men of his own house Micah 7:6 and that this is not uncommon. Yet we are assured that no weapon that is formed against you will prevail Isaiah 54:17, and that like a fluttering sparrow, like a darting swallow, so the undeserved curse doesn’t come to rest Proverbs 26:2. Indeed there is no enchantment against Jacob, neither is there any divination against Israel Numbers 23:23 when we abide under the shadow of the Almighty. He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. We will say of Yahweh, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust Psalm 91:1-2.
We also hear your heart that God would turn all evil done against you into His salvation and glory, and that you desire favor even with those whom the enemy would use against you. This is the heart of God, for we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose Romans 8:28, and as Joseph said to his brothers, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good Genesis 50:20. We are called not to repay evil for evil, but to overcome evil with good Romans 12:21, to bless those who curse us, and pray for those who mistreat us Luke 6:28. So we pray not only for your protection but that those who have spoken evil would come into God’s light and find salvation.
We pray together for God’s favor to rest upon you where your name and your children’s names are mentioned, for with favor You will surround him with favor as with a shield Psalm 5:12 and so you will find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man Proverbs 3:4.
We notice that your request speaks of God and His goodness, but does not mention the name of Jesus Christ. We gently remind you that it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father, for Jesus said I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me John 14:6 and 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 call upon the name of Jesus, confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, for with the heart one believes resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made resulting in salvation Romans 10:9-10. It is by His blood that we have protection, forgiveness, and authority over every curse and every evil word.
Let us pray together.
Father in heaven, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ we come before Your throne of grace and we lift up this dear one and their children to You. We ask for Your hedge of protection around them, around their home, their minds, their bodies, their joy and their peace. We ask that You cover them with Your feathers and under Your wings let them take refuge Psalm 91:4. We rebuke every evil intention, every envious word, every curse spoken in secret or openly, and we declare that it has no power over those who are in Christ, for Christ has redeemed us from the curse Galatians 3:13. Lord, turn every plan of the enemy for harm into a testimony of Your glory and salvation. Let those within the household who have been used to speak evil be convicted by Your Holy Spirit, draw them into Your light, save them and bring them to repentance. Grant our dear one and their children favor with You and favor with man, even with those who oppose them, let their lives be a witness of Your grace. We praise You because You are still making a way, still working all things together for good for those who love You. Fill their hearts with praise and thanksgiving, guard their joy and peace that surpasses all understanding Philippians 4:7, and let no one steal what You have given. We trust You to vindicate, to restore, and to bless abundantly. In Jesus name we pray, amen.
We encourage you to remain steadfast in giving thanks and praise, to dwell daily in the Word, to pray without ceasing, and to keep forgiving as Christ forgave you, holding no bitterness. Keep declaring His promises aloud over your family, for the Lord is faithful and He will guard you from the evil one 2 Thessalonians 3:3.
