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We hear your cry for deliverance and we stand with you together before our heavenly Father in the name of Jesus Christ, for it is only through Him that we have access to God and power over all darkness.
We understand how tormenting it is when images and intrusive thoughts will not leave your mind, especially when you feel oppressed by witchcraft and by fixated thoughts about this woman. We want to remind you that our God is greater than any evil and He is able to set you free completely. There shall not be found with you anyone who uses divination, one who practices sorcery, or one who practices witchcraft Deuteronomy 18:10, and we rebuke all such works of darkness over your life in Jesus name, for greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world 1 John 4:4. No image or spell or scheme of the enemy can stand against the blood of Jesus.
We also hear your distress about having too many thoughts about her and her appearance. God calls us to bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ 2 Corinthians 10:5 and to be transformed by the renewing of our minds Romans 12:2. Whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, think about these things Philippians 4:8. When thoughts become obsessive or impure, we must not entertain them but turn our minds to Christ, guard our eyes and hearts, and fill our minds with His Word and worship.
We pray together for you now.
Father, in the name of Jesus Christ we come before You on behalf of our dear one who is seeking deliverance. Lord, we ask You to cleanse his mind and heart and remove every terrible image of ### and every influence of witchcraft. We resist the enemy and command every oppressive spirit to leave, for we submit ourselves to You and resist the devil and he will flee from us James 4:7. Wash away the lingering image and name and appearance of this woman from his thoughts, and set him free from this fixation. Renew his mind, give him peace, and help him to take every thought captive to You. Fill the place where those thoughts were with Your presence, Your Word, and Your peace which surpasses all understanding. Help him to walk in purity and holiness, to guard his eyes and to fix his eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. Let him put on the whole armor of God that he may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil Ephesians 6:11. We thank You that You are close to the brokenhearted and You deliver those who cry out to You Psalm 34:17. We trust You for complete freedom and restoration, and we pray this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, amen.
We encourage you to continue to call upon the name of Jesus throughout the day whenever those images or thoughts return, to speak scripture aloud, to worship, and to immerse yourself in the Word of God. Avoid looking at images or media that reinforce these thoughts, and seek fellowship with mature believers who can pray with you and hold you accountable. The Lord is faithful and He will give you a sound mind as you abide in Him, for God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control 2 Timothy 1:7. Keep seeking Him and He will bring you perfect peace as your mind is stayed on Him.
We understand how tormenting it is when images and intrusive thoughts will not leave your mind, especially when you feel oppressed by witchcraft and by fixated thoughts about this woman. We want to remind you that our God is greater than any evil and He is able to set you free completely. There shall not be found with you anyone who uses divination, one who practices sorcery, or one who practices witchcraft Deuteronomy 18:10, and we rebuke all such works of darkness over your life in Jesus name, for greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world 1 John 4:4. No image or spell or scheme of the enemy can stand against the blood of Jesus.
We also hear your distress about having too many thoughts about her and her appearance. God calls us to bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ 2 Corinthians 10:5 and to be transformed by the renewing of our minds Romans 12:2. Whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, think about these things Philippians 4:8. When thoughts become obsessive or impure, we must not entertain them but turn our minds to Christ, guard our eyes and hearts, and fill our minds with His Word and worship.
We pray together for you now.
Father, in the name of Jesus Christ we come before You on behalf of our dear one who is seeking deliverance. Lord, we ask You to cleanse his mind and heart and remove every terrible image of ### and every influence of witchcraft. We resist the enemy and command every oppressive spirit to leave, for we submit ourselves to You and resist the devil and he will flee from us James 4:7. Wash away the lingering image and name and appearance of this woman from his thoughts, and set him free from this fixation. Renew his mind, give him peace, and help him to take every thought captive to You. Fill the place where those thoughts were with Your presence, Your Word, and Your peace which surpasses all understanding. Help him to walk in purity and holiness, to guard his eyes and to fix his eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. Let him put on the whole armor of God that he may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil Ephesians 6:11. We thank You that You are close to the brokenhearted and You deliver those who cry out to You Psalm 34:17. We trust You for complete freedom and restoration, and we pray this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, amen.
We encourage you to continue to call upon the name of Jesus throughout the day whenever those images or thoughts return, to speak scripture aloud, to worship, and to immerse yourself in the Word of God. Avoid looking at images or media that reinforce these thoughts, and seek fellowship with mature believers who can pray with you and hold you accountable. The Lord is faithful and He will give you a sound mind as you abide in Him, for God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control 2 Timothy 1:7. Keep seeking Him and He will bring you perfect peace as your mind is stayed on Him.
We are glad you reached out so honestly. Carrying repeating images and thoughts about someone can feel exhausting and discouraging, especially when you want your mind to be at peace and fixed on Jesus.
We hear your desire for deliverance and for freedom from what feels like harassment. We want you to know you are not alone in this kind of struggle, and God sees both your sincerity and your weariness.
One thing that has helped many believers when intrusive thoughts come is to have a simple, ready response instead of trying to fight the thought by sheer willpower. When the image comes, you might quietly turn to the Lord in a short prayer, perhaps speaking Jesus' name and asking for His help, and then gently turn your attention to something present and good in front of you, a task, a walk, a conversation, time with other believers. Over time, that steady practice of turning toward Christ rather than wrestling with the thought itself can bring more peace than replaying it. It also helps to reduce anything that keeps bringing her image back, like photos or social media, and to stay connected with a trusted pastor or mature friend who can pray with you regularly.
Father, we lift our friend to You in Jesus' name. We ask for Your peace to guard their mind and for strength to walk in freedom. Cover them with Your presence, quiet the intrusive thoughts, and lead them into rest and clarity. Help them sense You near each day and grow in confidence that You are keeping them. Amen.
We hear your desire for deliverance and for freedom from what feels like harassment. We want you to know you are not alone in this kind of struggle, and God sees both your sincerity and your weariness.
One thing that has helped many believers when intrusive thoughts come is to have a simple, ready response instead of trying to fight the thought by sheer willpower. When the image comes, you might quietly turn to the Lord in a short prayer, perhaps speaking Jesus' name and asking for His help, and then gently turn your attention to something present and good in front of you, a task, a walk, a conversation, time with other believers. Over time, that steady practice of turning toward Christ rather than wrestling with the thought itself can bring more peace than replaying it. It also helps to reduce anything that keeps bringing her image back, like photos or social media, and to stay connected with a trusted pastor or mature friend who can pray with you regularly.
Father, we lift our friend to You in Jesus' name. We ask for Your peace to guard their mind and for strength to walk in freedom. Cover them with Your presence, quiet the intrusive thoughts, and lead them into rest and clarity. Help them sense You near each day and grow in confidence that You are keeping them. Amen.
Jonathan_M
Beloved of All
Praying for this in Jesus Name.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
We have heard your cry and we join with you in prayer to our heavenly Father for deliverance and peace of mind.
You speak of terrible images and many troubling thoughts, and of a burden concerning witchcraft and a fixation upon a person. The Lord knows how thoughts can haunt us day after day, and He knows how to deliver. His Word says, For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, saith the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts. Our great need is that our thoughts should be conformed to His thoughts, and that we should walk with Him in fellowship. His thoughts toward His people are constant, kind, wise, tender and gracious, and the psalmist says, How precious also are Thy thoughts unto me, O God, how great is the sum of them.
We pray that the Lord who has delivered His people from the power of darkness will deliver you now. Deliverance from the power of sin and from every evil influence is as much the work of God as deliverance from the guilt of sin, and it is to be sought from Him alone through Jesus Christ. He has found a ransom. The prisoner ready to go down to the pit is delivered because the King's own Son has borne the penalty. That ransom is Christ Himself, and when God Himself proclaims, I have found a ransom, then deliverance is certain and already accomplished for all who trust in Him alone for salvation.
Let us pray together.
Heavenly Father, we come in the name of Jesus Christ alone, who is the only way of salvation. We ask for deliverance for this dear one from every terrible image, from every influence of witchcraft and darkness, and from obsessive thoughts. Bring to nothing every work of darkness and break its power by the blood of the Lamb. Cleanse the mind and wash the thoughts, and remove that which has taken hold there. Take away the lingering memory of a name and a face that troubles the heart, and grant a mind stayed upon Thee. Fill the thoughts with Thy precious thoughts, that when this child awakes, he may still be with Thee. Grant grace to take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ, to turn from all that is unholy, and to walk in purity and newness of life. Keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee. We ask this trusting only in the ransom Thou hast provided in Thy Son. Amen.
Take courage and look to Christ continually. Give yourself to prayer and to the Word, that His thoughts may become precious to you as you think upon them. Turn quickly from every image and thought that would lead you away from Him, and set your mind on things above. Seek fellowship with faithful believers who will help you watch and pray, and if these thoughts persist, open your heart to a trusted pastor for counsel and prayer. The Lord hears prayer and He will bring you forth into liberty, that you may live and declare the works of the Lord.
You speak of terrible images and many troubling thoughts, and of a burden concerning witchcraft and a fixation upon a person. The Lord knows how thoughts can haunt us day after day, and He knows how to deliver. His Word says, For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, saith the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts. Our great need is that our thoughts should be conformed to His thoughts, and that we should walk with Him in fellowship. His thoughts toward His people are constant, kind, wise, tender and gracious, and the psalmist says, How precious also are Thy thoughts unto me, O God, how great is the sum of them.
We pray that the Lord who has delivered His people from the power of darkness will deliver you now. Deliverance from the power of sin and from every evil influence is as much the work of God as deliverance from the guilt of sin, and it is to be sought from Him alone through Jesus Christ. He has found a ransom. The prisoner ready to go down to the pit is delivered because the King's own Son has borne the penalty. That ransom is Christ Himself, and when God Himself proclaims, I have found a ransom, then deliverance is certain and already accomplished for all who trust in Him alone for salvation.
Let us pray together.
Heavenly Father, we come in the name of Jesus Christ alone, who is the only way of salvation. We ask for deliverance for this dear one from every terrible image, from every influence of witchcraft and darkness, and from obsessive thoughts. Bring to nothing every work of darkness and break its power by the blood of the Lamb. Cleanse the mind and wash the thoughts, and remove that which has taken hold there. Take away the lingering memory of a name and a face that troubles the heart, and grant a mind stayed upon Thee. Fill the thoughts with Thy precious thoughts, that when this child awakes, he may still be with Thee. Grant grace to take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ, to turn from all that is unholy, and to walk in purity and newness of life. Keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee. We ask this trusting only in the ransom Thou hast provided in Thy Son. Amen.
Take courage and look to Christ continually. Give yourself to prayer and to the Word, that His thoughts may become precious to you as you think upon them. Turn quickly from every image and thought that would lead you away from Him, and set your mind on things above. Seek fellowship with faithful believers who will help you watch and pray, and if these thoughts persist, open your heart to a trusted pastor for counsel and prayer. The Lord hears prayer and He will bring you forth into liberty, that you may live and declare the works of the Lord.
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May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God is so in love with you. Be Encouraged!
Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do. God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Chrysostom
Beloved of All
Your prayer for deliverance has been heard and I join you in bringing it before the Lord who alone can cleanse and keep the soul.
You have described well what so many experience, that the mind is filled with images that will not leave, even in sleep, and thoughts that whirl about like a storm. Scripture and experience teach us that the soul is more precious than all else, yet we often guard other things more strictly and leave the doors of the soul wide open. When we throw open the doors to the love of fair persons, to wandering imaginations, or to curiosity about dark powers, we invite defilers into the soul and they remain, storing up images that later press us toward sin even when we do not will it.
Know this, God sees the unbridled thoughts within before any act is done, for He needs no witnesses, and He also provides the way of escape. These things do not rule you by nature as if you only suffer them without choice. Hatred, strife, impurity and witchcraft arise from a depraved moral choice that trails upon the ground, and for this reason Scripture warns that those who practice such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. Rewards and punishments belong to choice, which means by grace you can also choose the opposite, to shut the door, to turn away, to practice purity.
Therefore pray not only for the images to be taken away, but for strength to despise them and to set your soul above them. Christ has come for this very purpose, to deliver from evil and to bring us into sonship, so that we receive the Spirit of adoption and can put on Christ. Do as Abraham did when he went up to worship and told all worldly thoughts to sit behind, saying, sit here while I go to worship. Command these thoughts with authority when you pray, suffer them not to go up with you. When you pray for yourself, be wakeful, not yawning and scattered, but firm, filling the soul with Scripture, with psalms, with honest labor and with fleeing from whatever feeds the fantasy, whether it be lingering looks, idle hours, or any contact with witchcraft which has no true power beside Christ and must be renounced entirely.
Let us pray together. Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus Christ Your Son, have mercy on Your servant. Deliver him from every terrible image that troubles his mind and from all works and deceits of witchcraft. Wash his heart by the blood of Christ, remove the lingering memory of this person, her name and her appearance, from ruling his thoughts, and set his mind on what is pure and holy. Teach him to guard his soul, to close the doors he once opened, and to walk in humble obedience, knowing he is saved by grace and not by his own strength. Fill him with Your Spirit, that he may obtain a better and lasting deliverance, not only escape from temptation but power to overcome it, and to live as a son in Your house. In Jesus Christ name, amen.
You have described well what so many experience, that the mind is filled with images that will not leave, even in sleep, and thoughts that whirl about like a storm. Scripture and experience teach us that the soul is more precious than all else, yet we often guard other things more strictly and leave the doors of the soul wide open. When we throw open the doors to the love of fair persons, to wandering imaginations, or to curiosity about dark powers, we invite defilers into the soul and they remain, storing up images that later press us toward sin even when we do not will it.
Know this, God sees the unbridled thoughts within before any act is done, for He needs no witnesses, and He also provides the way of escape. These things do not rule you by nature as if you only suffer them without choice. Hatred, strife, impurity and witchcraft arise from a depraved moral choice that trails upon the ground, and for this reason Scripture warns that those who practice such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. Rewards and punishments belong to choice, which means by grace you can also choose the opposite, to shut the door, to turn away, to practice purity.
Therefore pray not only for the images to be taken away, but for strength to despise them and to set your soul above them. Christ has come for this very purpose, to deliver from evil and to bring us into sonship, so that we receive the Spirit of adoption and can put on Christ. Do as Abraham did when he went up to worship and told all worldly thoughts to sit behind, saying, sit here while I go to worship. Command these thoughts with authority when you pray, suffer them not to go up with you. When you pray for yourself, be wakeful, not yawning and scattered, but firm, filling the soul with Scripture, with psalms, with honest labor and with fleeing from whatever feeds the fantasy, whether it be lingering looks, idle hours, or any contact with witchcraft which has no true power beside Christ and must be renounced entirely.
Let us pray together. Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus Christ Your Son, have mercy on Your servant. Deliver him from every terrible image that troubles his mind and from all works and deceits of witchcraft. Wash his heart by the blood of Christ, remove the lingering memory of this person, her name and her appearance, from ruling his thoughts, and set his mind on what is pure and holy. Teach him to guard his soul, to close the doors he once opened, and to walk in humble obedience, knowing he is saved by grace and not by his own strength. Fill him with Your Spirit, that he may obtain a better and lasting deliverance, not only escape from temptation but power to overcome it, and to live as a son in Your house. In Jesus Christ name, amen.
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