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You could start with these:
Matthew 28:1 said:
18And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Mark 10:27 said:
27Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God."
Romans 8:9-11 said:
9You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. 10But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, yet your spirit is alive because of righteousness. 11And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit, who lives in you.
Romans 8:26-27 said:
26In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. 27And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will.
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There is also a book called Co-dependant No More that might be worth her reading. Perhaps your friend might be receptive to one of their 12 step programs. Or Maybe you could go...

Prayers
 
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First, you will have to pray for her mind and heart to be opened to the Spirit of God.


Without this, she wont listen to the godly advise of anyone, including God.

I remember people giving me advise (godly advise). The dumb thing is, I was searching for it, but was unwilling to listen to it. Because it wasnt what I wanted.

We have to open to the truth, even if it isnt what we want. And then be willing to obey.

So, I would pray for this for your friend. Pray that God will open her eyes and ears for Proverbs says, "Ears to hear and eyes to see are both gifts from the Lord."

And Isaiah says, "You will hear my words, but you will not understand. You will see what I do, but you will not percieve its meaning. Harden the hearts of these people. Close their ears, and shut their eyes. That way, they will not see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn to me for healing."

Pray that God will open up these things in her, so she can recieve a healing.

And when you pray, dont let any secret motives enter in. Stay pure in your prayer for her. Let it be totally about God and her. About God's desire for her life.

And also remember this, we are told to pray for those who despitefully use us. So pray for this person, whom despite everything she loves. And remember, despite everything God knows about us, he too loves us.

God be with you.
 
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Hi Anwar .

I'm often reminded that our primary relationship , upon which all other relationships are based , is our Relationship with Christ .

When my walk with The Lord is going rather well , there's a protection over me and my disposition and a strong sense that no one , and no thing neither man , woman , beast , nor devil , neither trials , tribulations , threats , or dyings can harm or prevent me ... but woe is me , if / when my walk with Jesus is falling far short of what it ought to be - given what I have received and how much space has been given for me to receive it effectually .( For then it is even as if it is just the opposite - to underscore to me / you / anyone & everyone , that Jesus Is Truly The One Who Makes All The Difference ! )

This is The Key - This is The Central Issue - all others are Totally Contingent / Dependent upon - namely , how we are faring with Him Who Holds The Universe and It's Destiny in His Hands !

This is what is heard concerning your request .

Peace and Joy through Christ's Righteous Character being Alive and Well Within us .

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