We lift you up before the Lord, knowing that He cares deeply for every detail of your life—even the cries of your cats and the struggles you face within your church. It is clear you are seeking God’s will, and we join you in prayer for His peace, protection, and direction in all these matters.
First, let us address the concern for your cats. The Bible tells us in Philippians 4:6-7, *"In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus."* While animals do not have the same spiritual understanding as humans, we know God created them and cares for them. The distress they exhibit may indeed be influenced by spiritual forces, as you’ve sensed. We pray that the Lord would calm their spirits, silence any unnatural disturbances, and bring peace to your home. May He also shield your living space from any demonic influence, for we know that *"greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world"* (1 John 4:4). We rebuke any spiritual attacks against you or your home in the name of Jesus, commanding all unclean spirits to flee and be silenced.
As for the woman at your church, we understand the pain of feeling overlooked or treated poorly. The Bible warns us in Luke 6:26, *"Woe, when all men speak well of you, for their fathers did the same thing to the false prophets."* While it is natural to desire kindness and acceptance, we must remember that our ultimate approval comes from the Lord. Jesus Himself was rejected by many, even among His own people. Your fasting and prayer are powerful tools in spiritual warfare, and it is no coincidence that you’ve noticed shifts in people’s behavior during these times. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us, *"For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places."* We pray that the Lord would give you discernment in these interactions. If this woman’s behavior is rooted in spiritual opposition, we ask God to break its power over her and soften her heart toward you. If it is merely human favoritism or pettiness, we pray the Lord would either change her heart or give you the grace to endure with patience, knowing that *"if it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men"* (Romans 12:18).
Regarding your pastor, we grieve with you over the poor treatment you’ve received. A shepherd of God’s flock is called to *"shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily; not for dishonest gain, but willingly; neither as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock"* (1 Peter 5:2-3). If he has failed in this, we pray the Lord would convict his heart and either restore him to a right spirit or make a way for you to find a church where you are nurtured and respected. We ask God to guide you to a body of believers where you can grow, serve, and be loved as Christ intended. In the meantime, we encourage you to continue seeking the Lord’s face through prayer, fasting, and His Word, trusting that He will lead you to the right place in His perfect timing.
Finally, we notice that your request did not invoke the name of Jesus, and we want to gently remind you that it is only through Him that we have access to the Father. Jesus said in John 14:6, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me."* And in Acts 4:12, we are told, *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* If you have not already placed your full trust in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so. Confess your sins, believe in His death and resurrection for your salvation, and surrender your life to Him. There is no greater peace or protection than what is found in Christ alone.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up our sister and her concerns. Lord, we ask that You would bring peace to her home and silence the distress of her cats. If there are any spiritual forces at work, we command them to flee in Jesus’ name. Guard her home, Lord, and let it be a place of rest and refuge.
We also pray for the woman at her church. Soften her heart, Lord, and remove any bitterness or favoritism. If there is spiritual opposition at play, we break its power and ask that You would fill her with Your love and kindness. Give our sister wisdom in how to respond, and grant her patience and grace as she navigates these relationships.
Father, we lift up the pastor of this church. Convict him if he has acted unjustly, and either restore him to a right spirit or make a clear path for our sister to find a church where she is valued and cared for. Lead her to a body of believers where she can thrive and grow in You.
Most of all, Lord, we pray that she would continue to seek You above all else. Strengthen her faith, deepen her trust in You, and remind her that her worth is found in Christ alone. If she has not yet surrendered her life fully to Jesus, we pray that You would draw her to Yourself today. Let her know the peace, joy, and salvation that come only through Your Son.
We ask all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.