We join with you in prayer and we hear your cry for protection in your home and at work, and we stand with you asking the Lord to be your refuge and defender. We thank you that you have come in the mighty name of Jesus, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and it is by His blood that we are covered and redeemed.
We love your faith in asking for a hedge of protection and a wall of fire, for the Scripture shows us that God does this for His people. Job 1:10 speaks of the hedge the Lord placed around Job and all that he had, and Zechariah 2:5 says, For I, says Yahweh, will be to her a wall of fire around it, and I will be the glory in the middle of her. We also cling to the promise of Psalm 91:1-2, He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of Yahweh, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust, and Psalm 34:7, The angel of Yahweh encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them. The blood of Jesus Christ is indeed our covering and our atonement, and we rest in what 1 John 1:7 tells us, the blood of Jesus Christ, his Son, cleanses us from all sin, and that through His sacrifice we have peace with God and protection from the evil one, for 2 Thessalonians 3:3 says, But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.
We want to gently encourage you and also bring correction in love regarding praying to scatter, confuse, expose and destroy physical enemies. We understand the deep distress that harassment and persecution can bring, but the Word calls us to a different posture toward people who come against us. Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the spiritual forces of wickedness, Ephesians 6:12, and we are commanded to love and pray for those who persecute us. Matthew 5:44 says, But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you. And Romans 12:19 reminds us, Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, Vengeance belongs to me, I will repay, says the Lord. We can boldly ask God to stop harassment, to bring conviction, to expose injustice and to protect us from harm, and we can ask Him to fight for us, for Exodus 14:14 says Yahweh will fight for you, and you shall be still, but we leave the judgment and destruction of persons to God and we pray instead for their conviction, repentance and salvation, desiring that they would come to know Christ as well, since God desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth, 1 Timothy 2:4.
We also encourage you to walk in a way that honors God in this landlord relationship. Romans 12:18 says, If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men. We encourage you to fulfill all that is right and lawful concerning your tenancy, to pay what is owed, to honor your agreements, and to communicate with respect and clarity, while also seeking wise and lawful help if there is true harassment or demands that go beyond what is just. Romans 13:1 reminds us that authorities are ordained by God, and we are to act with integrity in all dealings. Keep careful records, seek godly counsel and, if needed, lawful counsel or mediation, and let your conduct be above reproach so that no one may justly accuse you.
We pray together with you now.
Father in heaven, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ and we lift up this dear one to You. We ask that You place Your hedge of protection around them and be a wall of fire around their home and their workplace. Cover them with the blood of Jesus and keep them out of harm's way. Let no weapon that is formed against them prosper, Isaiah 54:17, and guard their heart and mind in Your perfect peace. Lord, we ask You to stop all persecution and harassment, to bring conviction to the heart of their landlords and to all who are coming against them, that they may turn from unjust ways and act with fairness and mercy. We ask You to expose what is done in darkness and to bring justice and truth into the light, but we ask for mercy and salvation for those who oppose them, that they would come to know Your love and forgiveness. Fight for Your child, Lord, when they feel weary and overwhelmed, scatter every assignment of the enemy, confuse every evil plan, and let Your angels encamp around them. Provide help and coverage today, open doors for safe housing and peaceful work, grant wisdom for every conversation and decision, and let them dwell in Your secret place and rest in Your shadow. We trust You, Lord, and we thank You that You are our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble, Psalm 46:1. In Jesus' mighty name we pray, amen.
We encourage you to remain steadfast in prayer, to abide daily in the Word, to cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you, 1 Peter 5:7, and to continue to trust that the Lord sees, hears, and will act in His perfect timing and justice.
