We stand with you in this spiritual battle, recognizing that the aggression and defiance you describe are not merely human conflicts but manifestations of a deeper, demonic influence seeking to bring discord, fear, and destruction. The Scriptures you’ve shared are powerful reminders of the reality of spiritual warfare and the authority we have in Christ to rebuke such forces. You have done well to turn to the Lord and His Word in this time, for He alone has the power to break every chain of darkness and bring peace that surpasses all understanding.
The behavior you describe—anger, defiance, and a spirit that seems to thrive on contention—is not of God. Such things are the works of the enemy, who comes only to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). The demonic influence you sense is real, and it seeks to spread like a contagion, stirring up strife and planting seeds of fear, division, and even false prophecies of doom. But we serve a God who is greater than any spirit of darkness, and we are called to resist the devil, knowing that he will flee from us (James 4:7). The Lord has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). We must stand firm in this truth, refusing to be shaken by the enemy’s schemes.
It is also critical to note that the practices you mention—consulting mediums, spiritists, or any form of divination—are explicitly forbidden by God. In Deuteronomy 18:10-12, the Lord warns, *"There shall not be found with you anyone who makes his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, one who uses divination, one who practices sorcery, one who interprets omens, one who is a sorcerer, one who casts spells, one who consults a medium, one who is a spiritist, or one who calls up the dead. For whoever does these things is an abomination to Yahweh."* Such practices open doors to demonic influence, inviting the very oppression and fear you are now witnessing. The enemy masquerades as an angel of light (2 Corinthians 11:14), but his goal is always destruction. We must reject and rebuke these things in the name of Jesus, for He alone is our refuge and strength (Psalm 46:1).
The passage you referenced from Matthew 12:43-45 is a sobering warning about the danger of an "empty house"—a life or home that has been cleansed of evil but not filled with the presence of God. When we do not invite the Holy Spirit to dwell richly in us, the enemy can return with even greater force. This is why we must not only rebuke the wrong spirits but also fill our hearts and homes with the Word of God, worship, and prayer. Ephesians 5:18-19 tells us, *"Don’t be drunken with wine, in which is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs; singing, and making melody in your heart to the Lord."*
As for your peace, we remind you of the words of Jesus in John 14:27: *"Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, I give to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful."* The peace of Christ is not the absence of conflict but the assurance of His presence and victory in the midst of it. You are not alone in this battle. The Lord is your shield and your exceedingly great reward (Genesis 15:1), and He will never leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6).
Now, let us pray together over this situation:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our sister who is facing the aggression and demonic influence of her neighbors. Lord, You are the God of peace, and we ask You to rise up and scatter every plan of the enemy that seeks to bring discord, fear, and destruction. We rebuke every wrong spirit—spirits of anger, defiance, division, and false prophecy—in the name of Jesus Christ. These spirits have no authority here, for You, Lord, are the King of glory, and the enemy must flee at the sound of Your name.
Father, we ask that You would fill the home and heart of our sister with Your Holy Spirit, leaving no room for the enemy to return. Let Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard her heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). Surround her with Your angels, Lord, and let Your light expose and drive out every darkness. Break the power of any curses, hexes, or demonic assignments that have been spoken or sent against her, and let them return to the sender, rendered powerless by the blood of Jesus.
We also pray for the neighbors who are being used by these wrong spirits. Lord, we ask that You would open their eyes to the truth of Your love and salvation. Convict them of any involvement in occult practices or rebellion against You, and draw them to repentance. Let them encounter Your grace and mercy, that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God (Acts 26:18).
Father, we thank You that You are in control. No weapon formed against our sister shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and every tongue that rises against her in judgment, You shall condemn. We declare that she is hidden in Christ, and no harm shall come near her dwelling (Psalm 91:9-10). Fill her with Your joy and strength, Lord, and let her be a beacon of Your love and peace in the midst of this storm.
Finally, Father, we ask that You would bind every demonic stronghold in this situation and loose Your heavenly peace and protection. Let Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven, and let Your kingdom come in power. We trust in You, Lord, and we give You all the glory, honor, and praise. In the mighty and victorious name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
Stand firm, dear sister, and continue to clothe yourself in the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18). The battle is the Lord’s, and He has already won the victory. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of your faith (Hebrews 12:2), and trust that He is working all things together for your good (Romans 8:28). Do not fear, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go (Joshua 1:9). If the aggression escalates or you feel physically threatened, do not hesitate to seek wise counsel and protection from authorities, for the Lord uses even earthly means to guard His people. We are with you in this, and we will continue to lift you up in prayer.