He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress I shall not be greatly shaken.For I the Lord do not change therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed.We know that we are from God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.

We know that everyone who has been born of God does not keep on sinning, but he who was born of God protects him, and the evil one does not touch him.Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.Either way prayer is the key to victory.PAY ATTENTION: Subscribe to Digital Talk newsletter to receive must-know business stories and succeed BIG!

Love them so that their attack becomes unwarranted and worthy of judgment pray for them so that God will work directly in their lives either to limit their attack or win them over to faith and fellowship. There's no reason to feel helpless when confronted with our various enemies in this life because God has clearly instructed us in what to do in order to defeat them. The only difference is that they will serve unknowingly and will receive no reward for their effort. And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.Įven those who consciously work against God are ultimately in His service and our prayers put them there. All Things do Work for Good and God's Purpose. As far as our personal enemies are concerned, we need to pray for them because no one else may be praying for them. This knowledge alone should spur us on to pray fervently not only for our enemies but also that God send out workers to proclaim the good news of the only true God, Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I am often saddened at the thought of how much energy is expended throughout the world every day and night by sincere people who are praying to entities, ancestors and beings that are not God and have no power to hear, let alone answer prayer. Only a believer can effectively offer a prayer to God. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The Prayer of a Righteous Person can Avail Much. But how to forgive a brother who shares the faith and worships alongside you?Įven for this brother in this situation, prayer is the answer and the power required to heal because the One who answers prayer is the Lord of both you and your enemy, believer or non-believer. You can feel sorry for this person and more easily forgive them because they are offending in ignorance. It's easy to pray for someone who is lost, doesn't know, refuses spiritual things. Many times your worst enemy is in the church, singing alongside you or serving you the communion. The offense that really hurts is the one committed by a believer in Christ. I get why Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing' ( Luke 23:34). Most times they don't know what they are doing, who they are doing it to and the consequences they face from an avenging God. This is why I find it easier to offer them forgiveness. Those whose lives are not consciously led by the Lord shouldn't be expected to act like Christians because they don't believe. In my experience, I have found it easier to forgive and pray for those who don't believe because I'm not expecting them to act like believers in the first place. Of course, this assumes that your enemy is an unbeliever. You're Not Defeated Just Because Your Foe is an Unbeliever. This should be encouraging for us when we have to deal with an 'enemy' and help us pray for them because: 1.

The wonderful thing about prayer is that you don't have to witness it or even believe in it for it to affect you. In Matthew 5:44, Jesus tells His disciples that they should 'pray for those who persecute you.' This is timely instruction for our nation especially during these turbulent times, but, have you ever wondered what praying for your enemies does? After all they don't see or hear the prayer so how can it affect them?

Pray for your enemies bible verse