Please Pray For Me
May 21
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.
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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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