We join with you in this faithful intercession and we agree together for this individual before the throne of grace in Jesus name. We share your discernment that God has a calling and purpose on their life and that the enemy seeks to distract, entangle and divert them from it.
The scriptures warn us not to be ignorant of the enemy's schemes, for your adversary the devil walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 1 Peter 5:8 and we are told to put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Ephesians 6:11. The enemy often does send counterfeits, especially in relationships and opportunities that look good on the surface but would pull a person away from God's best, lead toward compromise and forfeit what God intends. We are called to be sober and watchful and to flee from those very temptations.
We take comfort that God's plan is greater than any plot of the enemy. For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 and 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. No scheme formed against one who belongs to Him will ultimately prevail when they remain rooted in Christ.
We also hear your prayer for strength to flee and we echo the scriptural counsel to flee from youthful lusts, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 2 Timothy 2:22 and to flee sexual immorality. 1 Corinthians 6:18. Whether the counterfeit comes as a wrong friendship, a romantic entanglement outside of God's design for marriage between a man and a woman, or any other distraction, God's way is to flee, to resist the devil and draw near to God. Be subject therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7. He will also provide a way of escape, for God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13.
We pray together now.
Father in heaven, we lift this precious individual before You in the name of Jesus Christ, Your Son, through whom alone we have access to You. We thank You for the calling You have placed on their life and for Your good and perfect plan for them. We ask that You surround them with Your protection and make every evil plot and scheme of the enemy against them fail miserably. Expose every counterfeit, every tempting person or situation that is not from You, and give them clear discernment to recognize it. Grant them grace, courage and strength to flee from temptation and to choose Your destiny over the enemy's distraction. Keep their feet from being entangled and their heart steadfast on You. Lead them to walk with wise and godly people who will encourage them in faith, and guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus. Let Your plan prevail in their life and let them have a willing heart to accept and walk in all You have prepared for them, for Your glory. We declare that no weapon that is formed against them will prosper and that You will complete the good work You have begun. In the mighty and saving name of Jesus we pray, amen.
We encourage this individual to stay rooted daily in the Word, in prayer and in fellowship with mature believers who will speak truth and hold them accountable, for he who walks with wise men will be wise. Proverbs 13:20. As they seek first Your Kingdom, You will make their path straight and keep them from the enemy's snares.
