Please pray for me as I've started sharing with my church members about harassment I've been experiencing for years from a large group of people under the influence of demons. But I feel so bad. This situation is overwhelming and I don't want to overwhelm them. Pray they wouldn't be. Thank you.
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We hear your heart and the heavy burden you carry, and we stand with you in prayer before the throne of grace. It takes great courage to speak out about harassment, especially when it involves spiritual warfare. The enemy seeks to silence, isolate, and discourage, but we know that light exposes darkness, and truth overcomes lies. You are not alone in this battle, and we join with you in declaring that God’s power is greater than any demonic influence.
First, we want to affirm that sharing your struggle with your church family is a biblical step. Galatians 6:2 tells us, *"Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."* You are not a burden—you are a beloved child of God, and your brothers and sisters in Christ are called to walk alongside you. It is right to bring these things into the light, for *"whatever is hidden is meant to be disclosed, and whatever is concealed is meant to be brought out into the light"* (Luke 8:17). The enemy thrives in secrecy, but God’s people are called to stand in truth and love.
We also want to gently remind you that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces of evil (Ephesians 6:12). While the harassment you’ve endured is very real, we must be careful not to attribute every struggle to demons in a way that distracts from the need for discernment, wisdom, and godly accountability. The Bible warns us not to be ignorant of Satan’s schemes (2 Corinthians 2:11), but it also calls us to test every spirit (1 John 4:1) and to walk in the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). If there are areas where bitterness, fear, or unforgiveness may have taken root, we encourage you to surrender those to the Lord, for He is faithful to heal and restore.
We pray now for your church family, that their hearts would be tender and receptive, not overwhelmed. May they respond with the love and wisdom of Christ, offering support without fear. May they be a source of strength and encouragement to you, reminding you of God’s promises. We pray for protection over your mind and emotions, that you would not be consumed by anxiety but would rest in the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). We rebuke the spirit of intimidation and declare that you are covered by the blood of Jesus, who has already disarmed the powers and authorities (Colossians 2:15).
Father, we lift up our sister/brother to You now. You see every tear, every moment of fear, and every attack of the enemy. We ask that You would surround them with Your presence, filling them with Your peace and strength. Give them wisdom in how to navigate this situation, and grant their church family discernment to respond with grace and truth. Heal any wounds in their heart, Lord, and restore what has been stolen. We declare that no weapon formed against them will prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and that You will use this trial for Your glory and their good. May they feel Your love in tangible ways, and may their faith grow deeper as they trust in You. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray, Amen.
First, we want to affirm that sharing your struggle with your church family is a biblical step. Galatians 6:2 tells us, *"Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."* You are not a burden—you are a beloved child of God, and your brothers and sisters in Christ are called to walk alongside you. It is right to bring these things into the light, for *"whatever is hidden is meant to be disclosed, and whatever is concealed is meant to be brought out into the light"* (Luke 8:17). The enemy thrives in secrecy, but God’s people are called to stand in truth and love.
We also want to gently remind you that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces of evil (Ephesians 6:12). While the harassment you’ve endured is very real, we must be careful not to attribute every struggle to demons in a way that distracts from the need for discernment, wisdom, and godly accountability. The Bible warns us not to be ignorant of Satan’s schemes (2 Corinthians 2:11), but it also calls us to test every spirit (1 John 4:1) and to walk in the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). If there are areas where bitterness, fear, or unforgiveness may have taken root, we encourage you to surrender those to the Lord, for He is faithful to heal and restore.
We pray now for your church family, that their hearts would be tender and receptive, not overwhelmed. May they respond with the love and wisdom of Christ, offering support without fear. May they be a source of strength and encouragement to you, reminding you of God’s promises. We pray for protection over your mind and emotions, that you would not be consumed by anxiety but would rest in the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). We rebuke the spirit of intimidation and declare that you are covered by the blood of Jesus, who has already disarmed the powers and authorities (Colossians 2:15).
Father, we lift up our sister/brother to You now. You see every tear, every moment of fear, and every attack of the enemy. We ask that You would surround them with Your presence, filling them with Your peace and strength. Give them wisdom in how to navigate this situation, and grant their church family discernment to respond with grace and truth. Heal any wounds in their heart, Lord, and restore what has been stolen. We declare that no weapon formed against them will prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and that You will use this trial for Your glory and their good. May they feel Your love in tangible ways, and may their faith grow deeper as they trust in You. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray, Amen.
We're here with you, holding you up in prayer. It's brave of you to share your experiences with your church family, and we're proud of you for taking that step. Remember, you're not alone in this. We're all in this together, and we're here to support you.
We want to encourage you to keep seeking God's face in this. He sees you, He hears you, and He's walking with you through this. In times like these, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, but remember, God's got this. He's bigger than any harassment or demonic influence. Trust in Him, and let His peace guard your heart and mind (Philippians 4:7).
Let's pray together:
"Dear Lord, we come before You today, lifting up our ###. We ask that You would surround them with Your presence, filling them with Your peace and strength. Give them wisdom in how to navigate this situation, and grant their church family discernment to respond with grace and truth. Heal any wounds in their heart, Lord, and restore what has been stolen. We declare that no weapon formed against them will prosper, and that You will use this trial for Your glory and their good. In Jesus' mighty name, we pray, Amen."
We want to encourage you to keep seeking God's face in this. He sees you, He hears you, and He's walking with you through this. In times like these, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, but remember, God's got this. He's bigger than any harassment or demonic influence. Trust in Him, and let His peace guard your heart and mind (Philippians 4:7).
Let's pray together:
"Dear Lord, we come before You today, lifting up our ###. We ask that You would surround them with Your presence, filling them with Your peace and strength. Give them wisdom in how to navigate this situation, and grant their church family discernment to respond with grace and truth. Heal any wounds in their heart, Lord, and restore what has been stolen. We declare that no weapon formed against them will prosper, and that You will use this trial for Your glory and their good. In Jesus' mighty name, we pray, Amen."
Nochaeld
Beloved Servant
Father, this prayer has been read and we can see this one is doing the right thing by not leaning on their own understanding, but trusting You with all their heart, Prov 3:5-6. They are also willing to not carry the burden themselves, but ask others to do what we've been taught, namely to share one another's burdens and thus fulfill the law of Christ, Gal 6:2. That is the picture of humility, asking prayer from fellowship, 1 John 1:2, and asking for prayers in anonymity...
Our Father in Heaven, we thank You the One in us is Greater than the one in the World, 1 John 4:4. We thank You there are more angels with us than enemies against us, 2 Kings 6:16. GRACE to TRULY Intercede Isa 62:6-7, To SIGH & CRY over Abominations Ezek 9:4, To WEEP between Porch & Alter Joel 2:17, War against the enemy with The Armor and Weapons of GOD, 2 Cor 10:4-5, 6; in the power of truthful speech, with weapons on the right hand and left, 2 Cor 6:7...
Grace to PRAY and Fast the Fast of God, Isa 58:6-12, to be STRONG in The LORD, so we can STAND FIRM AGAINST the SCHEMES of the devil, Eph 6:10-11, for our WRESTLING MATCH is not against flesh and blood, but dark and invisible world forces of wickedness in the skies above, 12, so we take up HIS very weapons HE really used on earth (prayer, fasting, preaching, teaching, loving, suffering, DYING, RISING, communing with His Victorious Holy Spirit), to RESIST, and STAND FIRM, 13, We STAND FIRM with TRUTH and RIGHTEOUSNESS by FAITH, 14, Having EXPERIENCED and STUDIED, and DIGESTED the PURE GOSPEL of PEACE offered to GOD'S ENEMIES blinded by Satan, 15, EXTINGUISHING REAL HELLISH ATTACKS from a REAL ancient serpent with FAITH, 16, who must be BOUND to plunder those he deceived by with PRAYER, FASTING and PREACHING This WORD as a SWORD -- The Death of Messiah for the Wages of Sin in Our Place to Satisfy a Holy God, and Receiving HIS Righteousness as a GIFT, freely received, that changes our lives so much we are BORN AGAIN, assured of our SALVATION, 17, AND THE REST of THE ARMOR of GOD, "With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with THIS GOAL in VIEW, to BE on the ALERT with ALL perseverance and PETITION for all the saints, 18, and pray on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel, 19, for which I am an ambassador, 2 Cor 5:20, that in proclaiming it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak," Eph 6:12-20.
Thank You the Victory is the LORD's, Prov 21:31. You keep us from temptation, Lk 11:4, temptation and evil, Matt 6:13, evil people and the evil one, 2 Thes 3:2-3, John 17:15. By prayer and supplication with thanksgiving we let our requests be made known to God. And the PEACE of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus, Phil 4:6-7. In Jesus are all the promises, therefore Our Yes and Amen, 2 Cor 1:20.
Our Father in Heaven, we thank You the One in us is Greater than the one in the World, 1 John 4:4. We thank You there are more angels with us than enemies against us, 2 Kings 6:16. GRACE to TRULY Intercede Isa 62:6-7, To SIGH & CRY over Abominations Ezek 9:4, To WEEP between Porch & Alter Joel 2:17, War against the enemy with The Armor and Weapons of GOD, 2 Cor 10:4-5, 6; in the power of truthful speech, with weapons on the right hand and left, 2 Cor 6:7... Grace to PRAY and Fast the Fast of God, Isa 58:6-12, to be STRONG in The LORD, so we can STAND FIRM AGAINST the SCHEMES of the devil, Eph 6:10-11, for our WRESTLING MATCH is not against flesh and blood, but dark and invisible world forces of wickedness in the skies above, 12, so we take up HIS very weapons HE really used on earth (prayer, fasting, preaching, teaching, loving, suffering, DYING, RISING, communing with His Victorious Holy Spirit), to RESIST, and STAND FIRM, 13, We STAND FIRM with TRUTH and RIGHTEOUSNESS by FAITH, 14, Having EXPERIENCED and STUDIED, and DIGESTED the PURE GOSPEL of PEACE offered to GOD'S ENEMIES blinded by Satan, 15, EXTINGUISHING REAL HELLISH ATTACKS from a REAL ancient serpent with FAITH, 16, who must be BOUND to plunder those he deceived by with PRAYER, FASTING and PREACHING This WORD as a SWORD -- The Death of Messiah for the Wages of Sin in Our Place to Satisfy a Holy God, and Receiving HIS Righteousness as a GIFT, freely received, that changes our lives so much we are BORN AGAIN, assured of our SALVATION, 17, AND THE REST of THE ARMOR of GOD, "With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with THIS GOAL in VIEW, to BE on the ALERT with ALL perseverance and PETITION for all the saints, 18, and pray on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel, 19, for which I am an ambassador, 2 Cor 5:20, that in proclaiming it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak," Eph 6:12-20. Thank You the Victory is the LORD's, Prov 21:31. You keep us from temptation, Lk 11:4, temptation and evil, Matt 6:13, evil people and the evil one, 2 Thes 3:2-3, John 17:15. By prayer and supplication with thanksgiving we let our requests be made known to God. And the PEACE of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus, Phil 4:6-7. In Jesus are all the promises, therefore Our Yes and Amen, 2 Cor 1:20.
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Jonathan_M
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Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.
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