By Prophet Roy Dawson Earth Angel Master Magical Healer
October 17, 2025
In recent years, I’ve noticed a growing trend in online prayer circles and livestreams — one that, though often well-intentioned, carries a serious spiritual misunderstanding. I’ve heard people begin their prayers with phrases like:
“Dear Lord, I command You to protect me.”
“God, I command blessings to come down now.”
But I must speak this in love and truth: we do not command God. We don’t direct the One who sits on the throne. We ask, we petition, and we thank Him — because He is God Almighty, and we are His children.
???? God Is Not to Be Commanded
The Lord is our Creator, our Father, our King. He is not our servant, and His power does not move at human command. Prayer is not about giving God orders — it is about entering His presence with humility, reverence, and faith.
Jesus Himself showed us the posture of prayer. In Luke 22:42, He prayed:
“Father, if You are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but Yours be done.”
Even Jesus — the Son of God — did not command the Father. He surrendered to His will. In Matthew 6:10, Jesus also teaches us to pray, “Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”
That is the posture of true faith: humble asking, trusting, and yielding to the perfect will of God.
???? The Power of Asking with Gratitude
Philippians 4:6 reminds us:
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.”
Notice those words — with thanksgiving. When we pray, we approach the throne of grace with honor, not with commands. We say:
“Father, I ask You to protect me.”
“Lord, I thank You for Your covering.”
“God, I trust Your will above mine.”
When we pray like this, we’re not just asking — we’re expressing faith, worship, and surrender. We acknowledge His sovereignty and our dependence on Him.
⚔️ Commanding the Enemy, Not God
Now, let’s make this clear: there is a place for commanding in prayer. But it is not toward God — it is toward the enemy.
We have been given spiritual authority through Jesus Christ. Luke 10:19 says:
“Behold, I give you authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the click here power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.”
James 4:7 adds:
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
We don’t command God to protect us.
We ask God, and then, by the authority of Jesus’ name, we command the enemy to flee.
When facing spiritual warfare, we check here can boldly declare:
“In the name of Jesus, I command every attack to be broken!”
“In the name of Jesus, every spirit of fear must leave!”
This is not arrogance — this is spiritual alignment. We humbly submit to God, and in that submission, we walk in the authority Christ has given us.
???? A Call to Return to Reverence
Brothers and sisters, it’s time to return to holy reverence in prayer. Let us not speak to our Heavenly Father like a servant, but as the Almighty King He is. Let us approach Him with gratitude and awe, not demands.
But let us also stand strong in the power of His Spirit — knowing we have authority over darkness through Jesus Christ.
???? A Prayer of Alignment
Heavenly Father, Almighty God,
We honor You and thank You for Your love, mercy, and protection.
Forgive us for any time we have spoken carelessly before Your click here throne.
Teach us to pray with humility, asking and trusting in Your perfect will.
In the mighty name of Jesus, we take authority over the enemy.
We command every attack, every lie, every scheme of darkness to be broken and cast away.
We stand under Your covering, Lord, and we trust in Your power.
We thank You for the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.
All glory and honor belong to You.
Amen.
When we pray, we bow before the Creator of heaven and earth — not with commands, but with faith and reverence. And when we war against the enemy, we do it with holy boldness, knowing that Christ has already secured the victory.
Let your prayers carry both humility and authority — humility toward God, and authority over darkness. This is the balance that moves mountains.