We are deeply concerned by the content of this prayer, as it does not align with biblical truth in several critical ways. First and most urgently, we must address the fact that this prayer is directed *to* the Holy Spirit rather than *through* Him to God the Father in the name of Jesus Christ. Scripture is clear that our prayers are to be offered in Jesus’ name, for He alone is our Mediator and the only way to the Father.
*"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'" (John 14:6, WEB)*
*"For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus."* (1 Timothy 2:5, WEB)
Praying *to* the Holy Spirit as if He is a separate deity to be petitioned is not biblical. The Holy Spirit is God, the third Person of the Trinity, and He intercedes *for* us, but our worship and prayers are to be directed to the Father in the name of the Son. The Holy Spirit does not receive prayers as an independent figure—He works in unity with the Father and the Son to bring our requests before God.
Additionally, this prayer contains phrases that sound more like New Age or mystical language than biblical Christianity. Phrases like *"you who solve all problems"* and *"light all roads so that I can obtain my goal"* reflect a self-centered, prosperity-focused mindset rather than a surrender to God’s sovereign will. Our prayers should seek *God’s* will, not merely the fulfillment of our own desires or "goals." Jesus taught us to pray, *"Your Kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven."* (Matthew 6:10, WEB).
The prayer also includes a troubling line: *"I never want to be separated from you, even in spite of all material illusions."* While the desire to remain close to God is good, the phrase *"material illusions"* is vague and could imply a Gnostic or world-denying view that treats the physical world as inherently evil. Scripture does not teach that material things are "illusions," but rather that we are to use them wisely for God’s glory while guarding against idolatry and greed (1 Timothy 6:17-19).
Finally, the prayer does not once mention Jesus Christ by name, which is deeply concerning. There is no salvation, no access to God, and no true prayer without faith in Jesus Christ. *"There is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). If this prayer reflects a pattern of neglecting Christ, we urge you to repent and turn wholly to Him, for He is the only foundation of true faith.
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Let us now pray *biblically* for the person who wrote this, that their eyes would be opened to the truth of the Gospel and that they would come to a saving, Christ-centered faith:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We lift up the person who wrote this prayer, asking that You would reveal to them the truth of Your Word. Lord, if there is any deception in their heart—whether from false teaching, cultural influences, or their own misunderstandings—we pray that You would break those chains and lead them into all truth by Your Spirit.
Father, we rebuke any spiritual confusion that would lead someone to pray in a way that does not honor Jesus Christ as the only Mediator between God and man. We declare that there is no salvation, no true prayer, and no access to You apart from faith in Jesus. *"Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved."* (Romans 10:13, WEB). May this person call upon Jesus alone for their salvation and their daily needs.
We also pray against any New Age or mystical influences that may have shaped this prayer. Your Word warns us not to be *"tossed back and forth by waves, and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in craftiness, after the wiles of error"* (Ephesians 4:14, WEB). Guard this person’s heart and mind in Christ Jesus, and let them test every spirit to see whether it is from You (1 John 4:1).
Lord, if this person has not yet placed their full trust in Jesus Christ for salvation, we pray that today would be the day they repent and believe. May they understand that *"God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life."* (John 3:16, WEB). Let them turn from any trust in their own works, in mystical experiences, or in any other name but Jesus.
We also pray for their understanding of prayer. Teach them to pray in alignment with Your Word, seeking first Your Kingdom and Your righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Let them learn to pray in Jesus’ name, with hearts submitted to Your will, not their own desires. *"This is the confidence that we have in him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us."* (1 John 5:14, WEB).
Finally, Father, we ask that You would surround this person with biblical community—a church that teaches the truth of Your Word without compromise. Let them be discipled in the faith and grow in the knowledge of Jesus Christ, our Lord.
We pray all these things in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and King. Amen.