1 John 5:14
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.
Do you have issues with someone? Are you annoyed by them? Do you have a list of grievances? Do you wish they would change, treat you better, understand you more? Maybe you want them to get over whatever is bothering them. You are tired of having to hear about their woes and can’t understand why they can’t move on. This person may be your spouse, child, ex, best friend or just an acquaintance. You put so much energy into thinking about what they need to do to be better. Take that energy and direct it toward prayer instead. Stop and pray.
If you love this person and want what is best for them then pray with them and for them. Change is hard. God can help. This person is God's child. God adores them. He believes they are magnficicent. Be in agreement with God about who this person is and not in agreement with the enemy.
The enemy wants you to fixate on all that is wrong with someone. He wants you to point those things out to everyone. He wants all problems and annoyances empowered by verbalization. “He doesn’t do enough for me, they are never going to change, she is so selfish, he thinks only about himself, she is so negative, these kids are always making a mess...” The enemy capitalizes in the pain that drives someone’s behavior. You don’t understand that pain and unwillingly contribute to it. He sees their weaknesses and uses whoever he can to hi-light the negative. This allows him to stir up negativity, have you take ownership of how someone behaves and treats you, and keep the pain of the past in the present. The enemy is very deliberate. He doesn’t want you to pray for those you struggle with. He wants you complaining, depressed, in pain and always ready to give up on those you love. Remember the enemy’s goal is to divide. He wants to divide your relationship with others because that divides your relationship with God. It doesn’t cause God to hold back from you but you to hold back from God.
God can set you free. He can set your loved ones free. He heals. He helps you to see things clearly. God’s love is absolute. There is no pretending. There are no excuses. Commit to prayer. When you go to complain, pray instead. Pray for God’s favor in the situation. Pray for God’s wisdom and compassion. Pray for clear communication and understanding. God wants you to turn to Him. Place all worries and concerns with Him.
Prayer
Dear Father,
Thank You for setting me free. Thank You for healing and helping me to see things clearly. Forgive me for forgetting to turn to You in prayer. Forgive me for all the times I step in and try to fix things without thinking of You first. In times of frustration, may I pray for patience. In times of anger, may I pray to be calm. May I pray instead of condemn. May I pray instead of judge. May I recognize who I am choosing to be in agreement with, pray and redirect when necessary.
In Jesus name,
Amen
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