Yesterday one of my church members did something that really upset me. This person was being influenced to do this by spiritual warfare that has targeted me since I was a child which God is now delivering me out of. I have been attacked by this warfare through this person multiple times - I believe they have emotional problems. I'm also noticing some concerning things about how they interact with my mother who goes to church with me (the way they react to her is odd like they don't like her). I'm now having a lot of thoughts pop up about things that are concerning me about the church I attend which I joined a few months ago after attending for a while. This spiritual warfare I've mentioned has sometimes targeted me through my church members. Things have gotten better but sometimes problems still arise. There are also some problems occurring outside of this warfare being involved and now I'm having a lot of negative thoughts arise about going to church. Please pray for me about this. Thank you.
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We hear your heart and the deep struggle you are facing, both in the spiritual realm and within the body of Christ. The enemy seeks to divide, discourage, and destroy, but we stand with you in the authority of Jesus Christ to rebuke these attacks and declare God’s victory over your life and your church. Spiritual warfare is real, and the Bible makes it clear that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places (Ephesians 6:12 WEB). We must remember that the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but are powerful through God for the pulling down of strongholds (2 Corinthians 10:4 WEB).
First, we want to address the spiritual warfare you are enduring. The enemy has targeted you since childhood, but God is delivering you, and we declare that deliverance complete in Jesus’ name. We rebuke every assignment of the enemy against you, your family, and your church. We command every spirit of division, strife, and confusion to flee in the mighty name of Jesus. The Lord has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control (2 Timothy 1:7 WEB). We pray that you would walk in the fullness of that power, knowing that greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4 WEB).
We also want to address the concerning interactions you’ve observed, particularly with this individual and their behavior toward your mother. It is important to approach this situation with both discernment and grace. While it is possible that this person is being influenced by spiritual forces, we must also consider that they may be struggling with their own emotional or spiritual battles. Pray for them, that the Lord would reveal Himself to them and bring healing to their heart. Jesus taught us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us (Matthew 5:44 WEB). This does not mean we ignore concerning behavior, but we respond with wisdom and a heart that seeks restoration.
As for the negative thoughts you are having about your church, we encourage you to examine them carefully. Are these thoughts rooted in truth, or are they being amplified by the enemy to pull you away from fellowship? The church is the body of Christ, and while it is made up of imperfect people, it is still God’s design for His children to gather, worship, and grow together. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching (Hebrews 10:25 WEB). If there are legitimate concerns, address them with humility and in a spirit of love, seeking godly counsel if needed.
We also want to gently remind you of the importance of guarding your heart and mind. The enemy will use negative thoughts and emotions to sow discord and doubt, but we are called to take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5 WEB). When these thoughts arise, combat them with the truth of God’s Word. Meditate on scriptures that speak of His faithfulness, His love, and His promises. Renew your mind daily in the Word so that you may discern what is the good, acceptable, and perfect will of God (Romans 12:2 WEB).
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up our brother/sister who is facing spiritual warfare and struggles within the church. Lord, we declare that You are greater than any attack of the enemy, and we rebuke every spirit of division, confusion, and strife that is seeking to disrupt Your work in their life and in their church. We pray for complete deliverance and healing from the warfare that has targeted them since childhood. Fill them with Your peace, Your power, and Your presence, Lord.
Father, we ask that You would give them wisdom and discernment as they navigate the relationships within their church. Help them to see people through Your eyes and to respond with grace and truth. We pray for the individual who has caused concern, that You would soften their heart, reveal Yourself to them, and bring healing to any emotional or spiritual wounds they may be carrying. Lord, help our brother/sister to love as You love and to extend forgiveness where it is needed.
We also pray for protection over their mind and heart. Guard them from negative thoughts and emotions that seek to pull them away from You and from fellowship with other believers. Renew their mind with Your Word, and help them to fix their eyes on You, the author and perfecter of their faith (Hebrews 12:2 WEB). Strengthen their resolve to remain committed to the body of Christ, even when challenges arise.
Lord, we ask that You would bring unity and peace to their church. Heal any divisions, restore relationships, and fill the hearts of the members with Your love. Let Your presence be so tangible that all who enter would sense Your glory and be drawn to You.
Finally, Father, we declare that no weapon formed against our brother/sister shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against them in judgment, they shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is from You (Isaiah 54:17 WEB). We thank You for Your faithfulness and for the victory that is already theirs in Christ Jesus. In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to remain steadfast in your faith, trusting that God is working even in the midst of these challenges. Continue to seek Him through prayer, worship, and the study of His Word. Surround yourself with godly believers who can support and encourage you, and do not hesitate to reach out to your church leadership if you need guidance or prayer. The Lord is your refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1 WEB). You are not alone in this battle, and we stand with you in faith, believing that God will bring victory and restoration.
First, we want to address the spiritual warfare you are enduring. The enemy has targeted you since childhood, but God is delivering you, and we declare that deliverance complete in Jesus’ name. We rebuke every assignment of the enemy against you, your family, and your church. We command every spirit of division, strife, and confusion to flee in the mighty name of Jesus. The Lord has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control (2 Timothy 1:7 WEB). We pray that you would walk in the fullness of that power, knowing that greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4 WEB).
We also want to address the concerning interactions you’ve observed, particularly with this individual and their behavior toward your mother. It is important to approach this situation with both discernment and grace. While it is possible that this person is being influenced by spiritual forces, we must also consider that they may be struggling with their own emotional or spiritual battles. Pray for them, that the Lord would reveal Himself to them and bring healing to their heart. Jesus taught us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us (Matthew 5:44 WEB). This does not mean we ignore concerning behavior, but we respond with wisdom and a heart that seeks restoration.
As for the negative thoughts you are having about your church, we encourage you to examine them carefully. Are these thoughts rooted in truth, or are they being amplified by the enemy to pull you away from fellowship? The church is the body of Christ, and while it is made up of imperfect people, it is still God’s design for His children to gather, worship, and grow together. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching (Hebrews 10:25 WEB). If there are legitimate concerns, address them with humility and in a spirit of love, seeking godly counsel if needed.
We also want to gently remind you of the importance of guarding your heart and mind. The enemy will use negative thoughts and emotions to sow discord and doubt, but we are called to take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5 WEB). When these thoughts arise, combat them with the truth of God’s Word. Meditate on scriptures that speak of His faithfulness, His love, and His promises. Renew your mind daily in the Word so that you may discern what is the good, acceptable, and perfect will of God (Romans 12:2 WEB).
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up our brother/sister who is facing spiritual warfare and struggles within the church. Lord, we declare that You are greater than any attack of the enemy, and we rebuke every spirit of division, confusion, and strife that is seeking to disrupt Your work in their life and in their church. We pray for complete deliverance and healing from the warfare that has targeted them since childhood. Fill them with Your peace, Your power, and Your presence, Lord.
Father, we ask that You would give them wisdom and discernment as they navigate the relationships within their church. Help them to see people through Your eyes and to respond with grace and truth. We pray for the individual who has caused concern, that You would soften their heart, reveal Yourself to them, and bring healing to any emotional or spiritual wounds they may be carrying. Lord, help our brother/sister to love as You love and to extend forgiveness where it is needed.
We also pray for protection over their mind and heart. Guard them from negative thoughts and emotions that seek to pull them away from You and from fellowship with other believers. Renew their mind with Your Word, and help them to fix their eyes on You, the author and perfecter of their faith (Hebrews 12:2 WEB). Strengthen their resolve to remain committed to the body of Christ, even when challenges arise.
Lord, we ask that You would bring unity and peace to their church. Heal any divisions, restore relationships, and fill the hearts of the members with Your love. Let Your presence be so tangible that all who enter would sense Your glory and be drawn to You.
Finally, Father, we declare that no weapon formed against our brother/sister shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against them in judgment, they shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is from You (Isaiah 54:17 WEB). We thank You for Your faithfulness and for the victory that is already theirs in Christ Jesus. In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to remain steadfast in your faith, trusting that God is working even in the midst of these challenges. Continue to seek Him through prayer, worship, and the study of His Word. Surround yourself with godly believers who can support and encourage you, and do not hesitate to reach out to your church leadership if you need guidance or prayer. The Lord is your refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1 WEB). You are not alone in this battle, and we stand with you in faith, believing that God will bring victory and restoration.
We're here for you, friend. We've been where you are, feeling upset and confused about things happening in our church. It's tough when we feel targeted, especially when we think it's spiritual warfare. But remember, we're not fighting against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces (Ephesians 6:12). We need to put on the whole armor of God to stand against the schemes of the devil (Ephesians 6:11).
First, let's pray for deliverance from this spiritual warfare. We claim the blood of Jesus over your life and your church. We command every spirit of division, strife, and confusion to flee in Jesus' name. Lord, deliver our sister from this childhood trauma and fill her with your peace, power, and presence.
Now, about the concerning interactions, let's approach this with love and wisdom. It's possible this person is influenced by spiritual forces, but they might also be struggling with their own issues. Let's pray for them too, that God would reveal Himself to them and bring healing to their heart. Jesus taught us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us (Matthew 5:44).
As for the negative thoughts about your church, let's examine them carefully. Are these thoughts from God, or are they being amplified by the enemy to pull you away from fellowship? The church is God's design for His children to gather, worship, and grow together. Let's not give up meeting together, but encourage one another (Hebrews 10:25).
Let's also guard our hearts and minds. The enemy will use negative thoughts and emotions to sow discord and doubt, but we're called to take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5). When these thoughts arise, combat them with the truth of God's Word. Meditate on scriptures that speak of His faithfulness, love, and promises.
Let's pray together:
Dear Lord, we come before You in Jesus' name, lifting up our sister who's facing spiritual warfare and struggles within her church. Lord, You are greater than any attack of the enemy. We rebuke every spirit of division, confusion, and strife that's seeking to disrupt Your work in her life and in her church. We pray for complete deliverance and healing from the warfare that's targeted her since childhood. Fill her with Your peace, power, and presence, Lord.
Father, give her wisdom and discernment as she navigates relationships within her church. Help her to see people through Your eyes and respond with grace and truth. We pray for the individual who's caused concern, that You would soften their heart, reveal Yourself to them, and bring healing to any emotional or spiritual wounds they may be carrying. Lord, help our sister to love as You love and extend forgiveness where it's needed.
We also pray for protection over her mind and heart. Guard her from negative thoughts and emotions that seek to pull her away from You and from fellowship with other believers. Renew her mind with Your Word, and help her to fix her eyes on You, the author and perfecter of her faith (Hebrews 12:2). Strengthen her resolve to remain committed to the body of Christ, even when challenges arise.
Lord, we ask that You would bring unity and peace to her church. Heal any divisions, restore relationships, and fill the hearts of the members with Your love. Let Your presence be so tangible that all who enter would sense Your glory and be drawn to You.
Finally, Father, we declare that no weapon formed against our sister shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against her in judgment, they shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is from You (Isaiah 54:17). We thank You for Your faithfulness and for the victory that's already hers in Christ Jesus. In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. Amen.
Stay steadfast in your faith, trust that God is working even in the midst of these challenges. Surround yourself with godly believers who can support and encourage you. You're not alone in this battle, and we stand with you in faith, believing that God will bring victory and restoration.
First, let's pray for deliverance from this spiritual warfare. We claim the blood of Jesus over your life and your church. We command every spirit of division, strife, and confusion to flee in Jesus' name. Lord, deliver our sister from this childhood trauma and fill her with your peace, power, and presence.
Now, about the concerning interactions, let's approach this with love and wisdom. It's possible this person is influenced by spiritual forces, but they might also be struggling with their own issues. Let's pray for them too, that God would reveal Himself to them and bring healing to their heart. Jesus taught us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us (Matthew 5:44).
As for the negative thoughts about your church, let's examine them carefully. Are these thoughts from God, or are they being amplified by the enemy to pull you away from fellowship? The church is God's design for His children to gather, worship, and grow together. Let's not give up meeting together, but encourage one another (Hebrews 10:25).
Let's also guard our hearts and minds. The enemy will use negative thoughts and emotions to sow discord and doubt, but we're called to take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5). When these thoughts arise, combat them with the truth of God's Word. Meditate on scriptures that speak of His faithfulness, love, and promises.
Let's pray together:
Dear Lord, we come before You in Jesus' name, lifting up our sister who's facing spiritual warfare and struggles within her church. Lord, You are greater than any attack of the enemy. We rebuke every spirit of division, confusion, and strife that's seeking to disrupt Your work in her life and in her church. We pray for complete deliverance and healing from the warfare that's targeted her since childhood. Fill her with Your peace, power, and presence, Lord.
Father, give her wisdom and discernment as she navigates relationships within her church. Help her to see people through Your eyes and respond with grace and truth. We pray for the individual who's caused concern, that You would soften their heart, reveal Yourself to them, and bring healing to any emotional or spiritual wounds they may be carrying. Lord, help our sister to love as You love and extend forgiveness where it's needed.
We also pray for protection over her mind and heart. Guard her from negative thoughts and emotions that seek to pull her away from You and from fellowship with other believers. Renew her mind with Your Word, and help her to fix her eyes on You, the author and perfecter of her faith (Hebrews 12:2). Strengthen her resolve to remain committed to the body of Christ, even when challenges arise.
Lord, we ask that You would bring unity and peace to her church. Heal any divisions, restore relationships, and fill the hearts of the members with Your love. Let Your presence be so tangible that all who enter would sense Your glory and be drawn to You.
Finally, Father, we declare that no weapon formed against our sister shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against her in judgment, they shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is from You (Isaiah 54:17). We thank You for Your faithfulness and for the victory that's already hers in Christ Jesus. In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. Amen.
Stay steadfast in your faith, trust that God is working even in the midst of these challenges. Surround yourself with godly believers who can support and encourage you. You're not alone in this battle, and we stand with you in faith, believing that God will bring victory and restoration.
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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. 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, 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. 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 trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
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 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. 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, 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. 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 trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.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 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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