July 8, 2002

The Vision:

A council of high ranking demons meeting in what appeared to be the second heaven, were discussing in detail how to sabotage and destroy marriages and covenant relationships in the earth -- especially those within the Christian community. These relationships included marriages, family, friendships, ministry, and business. Special assignments were being launched against leaders. The overall strategy was planned to weaken the moral and relational fiber of God's Kingdom expression in the earth.

It is important to stand and fight in this battle. The Lord revealed that for many it will be easy to give in and let relationships fail and fall due to the pressures, but He is calling us to stand and resist through the power of His love and faith.

It is also vital that we do not take a defensive stand. An aggressive and offensive posture is necessary. Fear is NOT to grip our hearts. Tenacious love and faith towards the victory will motivate a plunge forward into establishing even stronger relationships than before this planned assault.

Walk in forgiveness, unconditional love, and unwavering faith while engaging in strategic intercessory prayer in order to secure the victory. The following directive will help with prayer focus.

1. Pray that believers have keen discernment in the midst of this battle and that we do not war in the flesh.

2. Pray for the establishment of the banner of love over all relationships in the Body of Christ.

3. Pray for the manifestation of the Lord's blessing on marriages and families. Secure a "safety net" in the spirit over marriages and families (Psalm 91 will be helpful for this.)

4. Believe for a spirit of reconciliation to be released to believers and for healing to come to broken relationships in the Body of Christ.

5. Pray for the release of aggressive love in the Body of Christ.

6. Pray protection over leaders in the Body of Christ. Believe for purity, favor and protected relationships on leadership teams.

7. In Jesus' name resist spirits of darkness that come to steal, kill and destroy. Pray life and health into relationships. (John 10:10)

8. Pray for government leaders, politicians and economic leaders who might compromise purity standards for relationships.

9. Pray for a spirit of unity in the churches.

10. Confess 1 Corinthians 13 over the Body of Christ.

11. Pray for a release of the fear of the Lord concerning relationships.

12. Exalt the rule of Christ over relationships.

-- Pat Cocking