We lift up this earnest request before the Lord, recognizing the deep concern for this individual who is being led astray by false teachings and the deception of mixing religions, which is an abomination in God’s sight. The Scripture is clear: there is only one way to salvation, and that is through faith in Jesus Christ alone. As it is written in **John 14:6 (WEB)**, *"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'"*—not through a blend of religions, not through dietary laws, and certainly not through idolatry. To add to or take away from the Gospel is to distort the truth, and **Galatians 1:8-9 (WEB)** warns us sternly: *"But though we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you any ‘good news’ other than that which we preached to you, let him be cursed. As we have said before, so I now say again: if any man preaches to you any ‘good news’ other than that which you received, let him be cursed."*
The belief that veganism or any external practice can save is a dangerous lie that shifts focus from Christ’s finished work on the cross to human effort—a form of legalism that the apostle Paul vehemently opposed. **Colossians 2:16-17 (WEB)** reminds us, *"Let no one therefore judge you in eating, or in drinking, or with respect to a feast day or a new moon or Sabbath days, which are a shadow of the things to come; but the body is Christ’s."* Our righteousness is not found in what we eat or abstain from but in Christ alone. Moreover, idol worship—whether through false gods or the elevation of man-made traditions above God’s Word—is a grievous sin. **1 Corinthians 10:14 (WEB)** commands, *"Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry."* And **Exodus 20:3-5 (WEB)** leaves no room for compromise: *"You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourselves an idol, nor any image of anything that is in the heavens above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: you shall not bow yourself down to them, nor serve them."*
As for the request that this person be sent to a place where only meat is provided, we must be cautious. Our prayers should not seek to manipulate circumstances in a punitive way but rather to ask God to open their eyes to the truth and lead them to repentance. **2 Timothy 2:24-26 (WEB)** instructs us, *"The Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient, in gentleness correcting those who oppose him: perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth, and they may recover themselves out of the devil’s snare, having been taken captive by him to his will."* Let us pray instead that God would break the strongholds of deception in this person’s life and draw them into a genuine, saving relationship with Jesus Christ.
We also address the statement that "not all religions are worshipping the true God." This is absolutely correct. **1 John 5:20-21 (WEB)** declares, *"We know that the Son of God has come, and has given us an understanding, that we know him who is true, and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life. Little children, keep yourselves from idols."* There is only one true God, revealed in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Any religion that denies Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior is false and leads to eternal separation from God.
Now, let us pray together for this individual:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up this person who has been deceived by the enemy’s lies. Lord, You alone are the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved. We ask that You would open their eyes to the truth of Your Word and convict their heart of the sin of idolatry and the futility of trusting in human efforts for salvation. Break the chains of deception that bind them, and draw them into a deep, repentant relationship with You through Jesus Christ.
Father, we pray that You would surround this individual with godly believers who can speak Your truth in love. Remove from their path those who would lead them further into error, and place in their life those who will point them to the cross. Let them encounter Your Word in a way that cannot be ignored or rationalized away. Softens their heart, Lord, and grant them the gift of repentance, that they may turn from their sin and place their faith entirely in Jesus.
We also pray for protection over their mind and spirit, that the lies of the enemy would be exposed and rendered powerless. Fill them with a hunger and thirst for righteousness that can only be satisfied in You. Let them see the emptiness of their current path and the life-giving truth of the Gospel.
Lord, we ask all this in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer. May Your will be done in this person’s life, and may they come to know You as their Lord and King. We trust in Your power to save and transform, and we give You all the glory. Amen.
To those reading this, we urge you to stand firm in the truth of God’s Word. Do not be deceived by the world’s philosophies or the false teachings that seek to distort the Gospel. **1 Timothy 4:1 (WEB)** warns, *"But the Spirit says expressly that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons."* Cling to Christ alone, and let your life be a testimony of His saving grace. If you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus, we implore you to do so today. Confess your sins, turn from them, and place your faith in Him. **Romans 10:9-10 (WEB)** promises, *"that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart, one believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."* There is no other name by which we can be saved—only Jesus.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. 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, 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. 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 trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
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