I just got off the phone with a friend I trust. He told me a bizarre story, but he's dead serious and needs your prayers. His brother-in-law, a famous entertainer, is being threatened by a close family member. This family member called my friend last night and said the following to him:

"I've been torturing and killing small animals for a long time. It always has given me a rush when I've done it. Well, I don't get off on that anymore, and I feel like I've got to take it to another level. I'm tired of living vicariously through the evening news and school shootings and need to start my life for real."

My friend said, "This is crazy. What are you talking about?"

"I know that I need to torture and kill humans. The prettier the family the better. I'm going to kill your sister and her husband and their kids. I've put together an arsenal. And I've told my doctor about what I'm going to do."

"What did he say?"

"He asked if I'd done anything to act on this impulse yet and I said, 'no,' and he said, 'Well then there's nothing to worry about right now.'"

My friend said that throughout the conversation, this man's voice was coldly rational. He doesn't doubt his intent to murder his sister's family. He requests prayer. He said this family member lives in a remote mountainous area in a shack and, since he hasn't done anything yet, the police don't offer any real protection.

I said, "Have you ever confronted a possessed person?"

He said, "No."

I said, "Then we need to get you some real prayer backing." I have experienced enough of the demonic on the mission field to know it is real. I have written about it in past blogs, wanting to awaken you, my blog readers, to the reality of the spiritual battle we're in and the authority you've been given as a follower of Jesus.

Now I'd like to give you an opportunity to pray specifically for this family and this life and death spiritual struggle. This is a very credible friend who I absolutely trust. This is a real situation happening today. If you would like to pray for this family, please put your first name and email address below in the comment section. Your email address will be visible only to me. I will then send you regular email updates from my friend to help you pray more specifically.

If you are wanting to grow in your authority in Christ or you simply are moved by compassion, please join us in forming a prayer shield around this family.

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