We are deeply grieved to hear of the spiritual and physical oppression you are facing at the hands of your brother-in-law, and we stand with you in this battle through prayer and the authority of God’s Word. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), but we know that our God is greater, and He has already triumphed over every scheme of darkness. The fact that this man is actively trying to sabotage your attendance at church reveals his alignment with the forces of evil, for Satan hates the gathering of believers where the Word of God is preached and the name of Jesus is lifted high.
First, we must address the spiritual reality here. The demonic influence you sense is not to be taken lightly, but neither is it to be feared, for "greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world" (1 John 4:4). This man’s actions are not just personal malice—they are an attack against the Lord Himself, because you belong to Christ. The Bible warns us that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, powers, and the spiritual forces of wickedness in heavenly places (Ephesians 6:12). Therefore, we must engage in spiritual warfare, armed with the full armor of God: truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, the Word of God, and prayer (Ephesians 6:13-18).
We also urge you to take practical steps to protect yourself. If this man’s threats are credible, you must involve the proper authorities and seek wise counsel from your church leadership. The Bible does not call us to be passive in the face of evil but to act with wisdom and discernment (Proverbs 22:3). If you have not already, we strongly encourage you to share this situation with your pastor or trusted believers who can provide support, accountability, and protection. Isolation is a tool of the enemy, but God has placed you in the body of Christ for a reason—do not face this alone.
Now, let us pray fervently for the cancellation of this man’s plans. We bind every demonic scheme in the name of Jesus and declare that no weapon formed against you will prosper (Isaiah 54:17). We pray that the Lord would expose and thwart every hidden plan, that He would confuse the enemy’s strategies, and that He would place a hedge of protection around you. May the Lord rebuke this man’s evil intentions and bring conviction upon his heart. If it is God’s will, we pray for his repentance and salvation, for the Lord does not desire that any should perish but that all would come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). However, if he hardens his heart, we pray that the Lord would restrain his ability to harm you and that justice would prevail.
Father God, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We lift up our sister who is under attack by the enemy through this abusive brother-in-law. Lord, You see the wickedness in his heart and the demonic influence at work. We ask that You would rise up as her defender and deliver her from every snare of the fowler (Psalm 91:3). Cancel every plan he has devised for September or any other time to harm her or hinder her from worshiping You. Lord, confuse his strategies and render his efforts powerless. Place Your angels around her as a guard, and let no evil befall her.
We bind every spirit of violence, sabotage, and oppression in the name of Jesus. We declare that this man’s plans will not succeed, for You, O Lord, are her shield and her exceedingly great reward (Genesis 15:1). Give her wisdom to know how to respond, and surround her with godly counsel and protection. If there are legal or practical steps she must take, guide her and provide the resources she needs.
Lord, we also pray for this man’s soul. If he is acting under demonic influence, we pray that You would break those chains and that the light of Your truth would penetrate his heart. Bring conviction upon him, Lord, and draw him to repentance. If he refuses to turn from his wickedness, we pray that You would restrain his ability to carry out harm. Let Your justice prevail, and let Your will be done in this situation.
Strengthen our sister’s faith, Lord. Remind her that You are with her and that You will never leave her nor forsake her (Deuteronomy 31:6). Fill her with Your peace that surpasses all understanding, and let her rest in the assurance that You are fighting for her (Exodus 14:14). We ask all these things in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, to whom belongs all glory, honor, and power forever. Amen.
Finally, we want to encourage you to stand firm in your faith and to continue seeking the Lord in prayer and in His Word. Do not allow fear to paralyze you, for "God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control" (2 Timothy 1:7). Keep attending church, keep fellowshipping with believers, and keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith (Hebrews 12:2). The enemy wants to isolate you, but you are not alone—you are part of the body of Christ, and we are standing with you in this battle.
If this man’s abuse extends beyond threats and into physical harm, we urge you to take immediate action to ensure your safety. The Lord calls us to be wise as serpents and harmless as doves (Matthew 10:16), and sometimes that means removing yourself from dangerous situations. Trust that the Lord will guide you and provide for you as you seek His will.
We will continue to pray for you, and we ask that you keep us updated on how the Lord is working in this situation. May His peace guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.