All the wicked deserve our intercessions and determinations, putting God's power into action, because they run the risk of being eternally condemned. We cannot fail to bless them when we are in prayer, binding up the evil onslaught that is working on them and commanding the hardness of their hearts to fall to the ground (Mark 11.23). If we don't do what we have the right to do - use the divine power entrusted to us for their good - they will go from bad to worse. The Lord is the Man of war!

           David prayed that the intentions of the wicked against him would be thwarted. Because they hated him, they would be in the psalmist's hands. If this were to happen, the senses of the wicked would be further dulled, and they would be far from being forgiven and would not convert. Now, only bad things come out of the lips of these people, because of the spirit that dwells in them. So, if someone tries something against you, stand up for them, casting out the evil in the Name of Jesus!

            One of God's most beautiful instructions is to send gifts to those who persecute you and want to destroy you. I talk a little more about this in my book “Gift, the gift that blesses the giver.” It's a manual capable of turning unpleasant situations into good times. The saved are unaware of the authority they have: of sending gifts. I'm not talking about those that friends usually give us on special occasions, but blessings intended for those who annoy us.

           The desires of those who are far from God are never good. Those who refuse to follow the Lord certainly walk with the enemy and always make decisions contrary to good principles. The wicked deserve our attention and intercession, as well as the use of the power granted by Christ over the domain of the evil one (Luke 10.19). So, dedicate your prayer time to helping those who cannot breathe the air of freedom that is in Christ.

           As a servant of God, use the Name of Jesus and demand that all the evil placed by Satan in the heart of the person who harbors mortal hatred for you be dissolved, and that they come back to their senses (Matthew 15.19; 2 Timothy 2.24-26). You are the only one who can bless them. Now, by rising up against you, they have placed themselves under your authority to respond to the loss you suffered. However, the Word teaches us: Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men.  (Romans 12:17). This gives us victory!

           If you allow the evil thrown at your life to continue, not only will you pay the price without actually owing anything, but you will miss the opportunity to show the adversary that the Word will not leave you in their hands, but will free the one who was used to harm you. Always be a servant at work, doing what Jesus would do in your place. Never let the evil work take hold, but paralyze it and drive it out by sending gifts to the offender.

           If you do nothing with the divine power that has been given to you, you will suffer aggression and, what's more, the devil will make the wicked man exalt himself and plan more actions against your life. God's servant is the only one with authority over evil intentions, which, by the way, have already been destroyed with the coming of Jesus into the world (1 John 3:8c). Live above evil!

           In Christ, with love,

           R. R. Soares