Please
Pray For Me
For our struggle is not against flesh
and blood, but…against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly
realms.
Ephesians 6:12
I watched as this grandfather buckled
his two little granddaughters into their car seats. He was evidently
taking them back home following a stay at ‘Grandpa’s’ last
night. And me? I was trying to assimilate what I’d just witnessed.
As they’d exited the house each had carried what they needed for
the day. The girls both had backpacks, no doubt filled with clothes
and toys, packed by Mom. But Grandpa’s burden wasn’t something
you’d find as useful. In his hand was an unopened twelve pack of
beer.
Having ascertained that he hadn’t yet
been drinking this morning, the girl’s safety wasn’t in question.
His daughter lived a short distance up the road, and the twelve pack
would remain unopened until he reached his destination.
As I watched them drive away, I asked
God to bring clarity of mind to this man, praying for protection
against an enemy he was unaware of. I also prayed for protection over
his relationship with his granddaughters. Hopefully, through other’s
intercession, both spiritually and physically, he would find freedom
from the torment of his addiction. Until then, he needed someone else
to wage war against the demons that so effectively manipulated his
thoughts and actions.
†
This scene was reminiscent of my own
battle with alcohol and prescription drugs years ago. My
children grew up in the middle of a fierce battle, and of one thing I
am absolutely sure and grateful: during that time there were many
people on their knees in prayer on my behalf. Had it not been for
their intercession in prayer, I might never have regained my sanity.
We have the privilege of bringing
before God’s throne those who don’t know the truth about this
enemy who wants us dead, aren’t aware of God’s great power to
save, or those who are not capable of lifting themselves.
To leave someone to fight a battle they
know little-to-nothing about is akin to allowing them to endanger a
helpless child; for they are one-in-the-same.
We also have a responsibility to teach
them about God’s plan of freedom through Jesus Christ.
Prayer
“Lord, I lift to you
________. Reveal Your great love for them. Set them free from the
bondage of the enemy. In Jesus’ Name, amen.”
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