We are deeply concerned for your brother Rian and the distress he is experiencing. It is clear that he is in great turmoil, and we want to address this situation with the truth and power of God’s Word. The Bible tells us that spiritual warfare is real, but we must remember that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places (Ephesians 6:12). However, we must also be cautious not to entertain ideas or language that could open doors to confusion or deception, as the enemy seeks to distort truth and lead people astray.
First, we must emphasize that there is no power greater than the name of Jesus Christ. The Bible declares, "Therefore God also highly exalted him, and gave to him the name which is above every name; that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, those on earth, and those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father" (Philippians 2:9-11). It is only through Jesus that we have victory over the forces of darkness. If Rian does not know Jesus as his Lord and Savior, we urge him to turn to Him now, for there is no other name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). Salvation comes through confessing with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believing in your heart that God raised Him from the dead (Romans 10:9).
We rebuke any lies or deceptions that may be tormenting Rian. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came that we may have life and have it abundantly (John 10:10). We command any spirits of fear, confusion, or torment to flee in the mighty name of Jesus. The Bible assures us that "greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world" (1 John 4:4). If Rian is a believer, he has the Holy Spirit dwelling within him, and no weapon formed against him shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17).
We also want to gently address the language used in this request, as it seems to reflect ideas that are not rooted in Scripture. The Bible does not speak of "space x devils" or "controls from the future," and we must be careful not to give credence to thoughts or beliefs that do not align with God’s Word. The enemy is a deceiver, and he will use any means to lead people away from the truth. We encourage Rian to ground himself in the truth of Scripture and to reject any thoughts or influences that do not come from God. The Bible warns us, "Beloved, don’t believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world" (1 John 4:1).
Let us pray together for Rian:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts for our brother Rian. We ask that You would surround him with Your presence and fill him with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Lord, we rebuke any spirits of fear, confusion, or torment that may be afflicting him, and we command them to flee in the mighty name of Jesus. We declare that Rian is covered by the blood of Jesus and that no weapon formed against him shall prosper. Father, we ask that You would draw Rian close to You and reveal Your truth to him. If he does not know You as his Lord and Savior, we pray that You would open his heart to receive the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. Fill him with Your Holy Spirit and give him discernment to recognize and reject any lies or deceptions from the enemy.
Lord, we ask that You would protect Rian’s mind and guard his thoughts. Help him to take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5) and to fix his eyes on You, the author and perfecter of his faith (Hebrews 12:2). Surround him with godly people who can speak truth into his life and support him in his walk with You. Give him strength and courage to stand firm in his faith, knowing that You are with him and will never leave him nor forsake him (Deuteronomy 31:6).
We thank You, Father, for Your love and faithfulness. We trust in Your power to deliver Rian from any darkness and to bring him into Your marvelous light. In the precious name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
We encourage Rian to seek out a Bible-believing church where he can find community and support. The body of Christ is called to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2), and we believe that Rian will find strength and encouragement in fellowship with other believers. We also urge him to spend time in God’s Word, as it is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path (Psalm 119:105). The truth of Scripture will anchor him and protect him from the lies of the enemy.
If Rian is open to it, we also recommend that he seek prayer from mature believers who can stand with him in faith. The Bible tells us that "the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective" (James 5:16), and we believe that God will move mightily on Rian’s behalf as he seeks Him. Let us hold fast to the promise that "if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us" (1 John 5:14). We stand with Rian in faith, trusting that God will bring healing and deliverance to his life.