We hear the deep concern in your heart for ###, and we join you in bringing this matter before the Lord with urgency and faith. The Bible tells us that spiritual warfare is real, and we must stand firm in the authority we have in Christ. 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." This is not a battle to be taken lightly, but we serve a God who has already won the victory through Jesus Christ.
First, we must address the foundation of faith. If either of you does not yet know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, now is the time to surrender to Him. There is no power greater than the name of Jesus, and it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and the authority to rebuke darkness. Romans 10:9 says, "that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." If ### has not yet made this confession, we urge you to share the Gospel with her and pray for her salvation. Without Christ, she is vulnerable to the attacks of the enemy, but in Him, she is more than a conqueror (Romans 8:37).
Now, regarding the spiritual oppression you suspect, we must approach this with discernment and boldness. The Bible makes it clear that believers have authority over evil spirits in the name of Jesus. In Mark 16:17, Jesus says, "These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons..." If ### is a believer, she can command any unclean spirit to leave in the name of Jesus. If she is not yet a believer, we must pray for her salvation first, as the Holy Spirit is the One who brings true deliverance and protection.
We also want to gently address the nature of your relationship with ###. The Bible is clear that intimacy outside of marriage is not God’s design. 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 warns, "Flee sexual immorality! ‘Every sin that a man does is outside the body,’ but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s." If your relationship with ### includes sexual intimacy, we urge you both to repent and commit to living according to God’s standards. Sin can open doors to spiritual attack, and we must close those doors through repentance and obedience.
If your relationship is not yet marriage, we encourage you to consider whether this is a godly courtship with the goal of marriage. Marriage is a sacred covenant between one man and one woman, designed by God to reflect Christ’s love for the Church (Ephesians 5:22-33). If your relationship is not moving toward this commitment, it may be wise to seek godly counsel and prayerfully consider whether this is the path God has for you both.
Now, let us pray together in the authority of Jesus’ name:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up ### to Your throne of grace. Lord, we ask that You would draw her to Yourself if she does not yet know You. Break any chains of darkness that may be affecting her, and fill her with Your Holy Spirit. We rebuke any spirit of oppression, fear, or torment in the mighty name of Jesus. We declare that ### is covered by the blood of Jesus and that no weapon formed against her will prosper (Isaiah 54:17).
Father, we ask that You would strengthen her faith and give her boldness to resist the enemy. If there are areas of her life where sin has opened a door to attack, we pray that You would reveal them to her and lead her to repentance. Lord, we also pray for wisdom and discernment for both ### and ###. Show them how to walk in Your ways and honor You in their relationship.
We stand on Your promise in James 4:7, "Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you." We command every unclean spirit to leave ### now and never return, in the name of Jesus. Fill her with Your peace, Your joy, and Your presence, Lord. Surround her with Your angels for protection, and let her rest in the assurance that You are greater than anything the enemy can bring against her (1 John 4:4).
Father, we also pray for healing in their relationship. If there have been arguments or strife, we ask that You would bring reconciliation and unity. Help them to communicate with love and patience, and to seek Your will above all else. If marriage is Your plan for them, we pray that You would prepare their hearts and guide them in Your ways.
We thank You, Lord, for Your faithfulness and Your power. We trust in You to bring deliverance, healing, and restoration. In Jesus’ mighty name we pray, Amen.
We encourage you to stand firm in faith and continue to pray for ### daily. Encourage her to read the Word of God, as it is a sword against the enemy (Ephesians 6:17). If possible, seek out a pastor or mature believer who can pray with her and provide godly counsel. Remember, the battle is already won in Christ, and we have nothing to fear when we walk in His authority.