We join with you in humbly coming before the throne of grace, lifting up your heart’s cry for a shield of faith. It is a powerful and necessary request, for we know that faith is our defense against the fiery darts of the enemy. The apostle Paul reminds us in Ephesians 6:16, *"Above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one."* This shield is not of our own making but is a gift from God, strengthened as we abide in Christ and His Word.
We also notice that while you invoked the name of the Father, you did not explicitly conclude your prayer in the name of Jesus Christ. It is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father, as Scripture declares in John 14:6, *"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'"* And in Acts 4:12, we are reminded, *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* So we encourage you to always close your prayers in the name of Jesus, for it is by His authority and His finished work on the cross that we boldly approach God.
Let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the brother/sister who has come before You with a heart seeking protection and strength. Lord, we ask that You fortify their faith, that it may be an unshakable shield against every scheme of the enemy. Fill them with the assurance of Your presence and the confidence that comes from knowing You are their defender. Let them stand firm in the truth of Your Word, rooted in the knowledge that greater is He who is in them than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4).
We pray that You would deepen their trust in You, Lord, so that even in the face of trials or doubts, their faith would not waver. Remind them that faith is not the absence of difficulty but the unwavering belief in Your sovereignty and goodness, even when the path is unclear. Strengthen them to take up the full armor of God daily, that they may stand against the wiles of the devil (Ephesians 6:11).
Father, we also lift up their prayer life, that they may grow in the discipline of coming before You in the name of Jesus, for it is only through Him that we have access to Your throne. May they find joy and peace in communing with You, knowing that You hear and answer the prayers of Your children.
We rebuke any spirit of fear, doubt, or unbelief that may seek to weaken their resolve. By the power of the Holy Spirit, let their faith rise up like a mighty shield, extinguishing every attack of the enemy. May they walk in the victory that Christ has already secured, knowing that nothing can separate them from Your love (Romans 8:38-39).
We ask all these things in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord daily through prayer, reading His Word, and fellowship with other believers. Faith grows as we draw near to God, and He promises to draw near to us (James 4:8). Stand firm, knowing that the battle belongs to the Lord, and He has already given you the victory through Christ Jesus!