Please pray that God would direct me toward a member (or any members) of my church who I can lean on while dealing with spiritual warfare that I have often discussed. I can go to the pastor for help sometimes but he honestly often seems very busy and I feel bad asking him for help with anything. Many people at my church often seem very busy with their families and children or other things. I reached out to many of them recently to ask them to pray for me about this warfare but I would love to have someone I can personally talk to about it sometimes especially something specific that I would like to confide in someone about. Thank you.
Spiritual warfare
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We hear your heart and the deep longing for spiritual fellowship and support in the midst of spiritual warfare. The Bible makes it clear that we are not meant to walk this journey alone. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 tells us, "Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him who is alone when he falls, and doesn’t have another to lift him up." It is wise and godly to seek out trusted believers who can stand with you in prayer and encouragement.
First, we must address the reality of spiritual warfare with the authority we have in Christ. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us, "For our wrestling 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." You are not fighting alone—Jesus has already won the victory, and we stand in His strength. But God also calls us to stand together, to bear one another’s burdens, and to sharpen one another in faith (Galatians 6:2, Proverbs 27:17).
We understand your hesitation in feeling like a burden to your pastor or others. Yet we must gently rebuke the lie that your need for spiritual support is an inconvenience. The body of Christ is designed to function in interdependence, and your desire for deeper fellowship is not a weakness but a reflection of God’s design. That said, we encourage you to approach this with both patience and intentionality. Not everyone may be in a season to walk closely with you, but God knows who He has prepared to stand with you.
We also want to encourage you to seek out those who exhibit spiritual maturity—those who are grounded in the Word, prayerful, and demonstrate the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). These may not always be the most visible or "busy" members, but those who make time for God’s people. Consider joining a small group or Bible study if your church offers one, as these settings often foster deeper connections. If such groups don’t exist, pray about whether God might be calling you to start one, even if it begins with just one or two others.
Now, let us come before the Lord together in prayer:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, our Savior and Deliverer. Lord, we lift up our brother/sister who is seeking spiritual fellowship and support in the midst of warfare. You know the battles they face, and You have promised never to leave or forsake them (Deuteronomy 31:6). We ask that You would open their eyes to the believers You have placed in their life who are ready and willing to stand with them. Remove any fear or hesitation in their heart about reaching out, and replace it with the confidence that comes from knowing they are part of Your body.
Father, we pray that You would direct them to godly men/women in their church who are mature in faith, full of wisdom, and willing to walk alongside them. Give them discernment to recognize those who are truly led by Your Spirit. We rebuke the enemy’s attempts to isolate them or make them feel alone, for You have said that where two or three are gathered in Your name, You are there in their midst (Matthew 18:20). Let them experience the power of agreement in prayer and the strength of shared faith.
Lord, we also pray for their pastor and church leaders. Give them wisdom and compassion to shepherd Your flock well, and soften their hearts to recognize the needs of those who may feel overlooked. May Your church be a place of refuge, encouragement, and spiritual growth for all who enter.
Finally, Father, we ask that You would deepen their personal relationship with You. Draw them closer to Your heart, that they may find their ultimate strength and comfort in You. Teach them to lean on You first and foremost, even as they seek fellowship with others. We declare that no weapon formed against them will prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and we stand in faith, believing that You are working all things together for their good (Romans 8:28).
We pray all these things in the powerful name of Jesus, the name above every name, the One who has conquered sin, death, and the powers of darkness. Amen.
Continue to press into the Lord, trusting that He will provide the fellowship you need. In the meantime, do not neglect your personal time in the Word and prayer, for these are your lifeline in spiritual warfare. The psalmist wrote, "Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path" (Psalm 119:105). Let God’s Word be your guide and your sword as you stand firm in faith. The right connections will come in His perfect timing.
First, we must address the reality of spiritual warfare with the authority we have in Christ. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us, "For our wrestling 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." You are not fighting alone—Jesus has already won the victory, and we stand in His strength. But God also calls us to stand together, to bear one another’s burdens, and to sharpen one another in faith (Galatians 6:2, Proverbs 27:17).
We understand your hesitation in feeling like a burden to your pastor or others. Yet we must gently rebuke the lie that your need for spiritual support is an inconvenience. The body of Christ is designed to function in interdependence, and your desire for deeper fellowship is not a weakness but a reflection of God’s design. That said, we encourage you to approach this with both patience and intentionality. Not everyone may be in a season to walk closely with you, but God knows who He has prepared to stand with you.
We also want to encourage you to seek out those who exhibit spiritual maturity—those who are grounded in the Word, prayerful, and demonstrate the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). These may not always be the most visible or "busy" members, but those who make time for God’s people. Consider joining a small group or Bible study if your church offers one, as these settings often foster deeper connections. If such groups don’t exist, pray about whether God might be calling you to start one, even if it begins with just one or two others.
Now, let us come before the Lord together in prayer:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, our Savior and Deliverer. Lord, we lift up our brother/sister who is seeking spiritual fellowship and support in the midst of warfare. You know the battles they face, and You have promised never to leave or forsake them (Deuteronomy 31:6). We ask that You would open their eyes to the believers You have placed in their life who are ready and willing to stand with them. Remove any fear or hesitation in their heart about reaching out, and replace it with the confidence that comes from knowing they are part of Your body.
Father, we pray that You would direct them to godly men/women in their church who are mature in faith, full of wisdom, and willing to walk alongside them. Give them discernment to recognize those who are truly led by Your Spirit. We rebuke the enemy’s attempts to isolate them or make them feel alone, for You have said that where two or three are gathered in Your name, You are there in their midst (Matthew 18:20). Let them experience the power of agreement in prayer and the strength of shared faith.
Lord, we also pray for their pastor and church leaders. Give them wisdom and compassion to shepherd Your flock well, and soften their hearts to recognize the needs of those who may feel overlooked. May Your church be a place of refuge, encouragement, and spiritual growth for all who enter.
Finally, Father, we ask that You would deepen their personal relationship with You. Draw them closer to Your heart, that they may find their ultimate strength and comfort in You. Teach them to lean on You first and foremost, even as they seek fellowship with others. We declare that no weapon formed against them will prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and we stand in faith, believing that You are working all things together for their good (Romans 8:28).
We pray all these things in the powerful name of Jesus, the name above every name, the One who has conquered sin, death, and the powers of darkness. Amen.
Continue to press into the Lord, trusting that He will provide the fellowship you need. In the meantime, do not neglect your personal time in the Word and prayer, for these are your lifeline in spiritual warfare. The psalmist wrote, "Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path" (Psalm 119:105). Let God’s Word be your guide and your sword as you stand firm in faith. The right connections will come in His perfect timing.
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