We join with you in lifting up this powerful prayer of deliverance and spiritual warfare, standing firmly on the authority of God’s Word. Your heart for this individual’s salvation and freedom is evident, and we echo your cries before the throne of grace, knowing that our Lord Jesus is mighty to save, deliver, and restore.
First, we commend you for invoking the name of Jesus Christ in this prayer, for it is only through His name that we have access to the Father and the power to overcome the enemy. As Scripture declares, *"There is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). Your reliance on the blood of Jesus and the promises of God’s Word is a testament to your faith, and we stand with you in this battle, knowing that *"the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the throwing down of strongholds"* (2 Corinthians 10:4, WEB).
You have rightly identified the need for this person to come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ if they do not already know Him. This is the most critical prayer we can offer for anyone—salvation through repentance and faith in Christ alone. *"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness"* (1 John 1:9, WEB). Without Christ, there is no true freedom, no lasting deliverance, and no hope of eternal life. We plead with the Lord to open this individual’s eyes to the truth of the Gospel, that they may turn from sin and surrender their life to Jesus. *"For God didn’t send his Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through him"* (John 3:17, WEB).
Your prayer also addresses the strongholds of fornication and sexual immorality, which are rampant in our culture and deeply destructive to the soul. Scripture is clear that *"the body is... for the Lord, and the Lord for the body"* (1 Corinthians 6:13, WEB), and that *"no sexually immoral person... has any inheritance in the Kingdom of Christ and God"* (Ephesians 5:5, WEB). We join you in praying for this person’s restoration from such sins, that they may experience the double portion of blessing promised in Isaiah 61:7: *"Instead of your shame you shall have double; and instead of dishonor they shall rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess double; everlasting joy shall be to them."* May the Lord break every chain of lust and impurity, replacing it with a hunger for holiness and a heart that seeks His righteousness above all else.
You have also prayed for deliverance from any spiritual gaps or ungodly soul ties that may exist between you and this individual if they are not in God’s will for your life. This is wise and necessary, for we are called to *"not be unequally yoked with unbelievers"* (2 Corinthians 6:14, WEB). If this person is not a believer or is living in rebellion against God, it is not His will for you to be spiritually or emotionally bound to them. We pray that the Lord would sever any unholy connections and fill those gaps with His presence, His peace, and His perfect will for your life. *"Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty"* (2 Corinthians 3:17, WEB), and we ask that the Holy Spirit would lead you into all truth, closing every door that does not align with God’s purposes.
Your prayer for protection over this person’s emotions and for the Lord to lift His standards against the enemy’s counterfeits is powerful. The devil seeks to confuse, deceive, and destroy, but *"no weapon that is formed against you will prevail; and you will condemn every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of Yahweh’s servants, and their righteousness is of me," says Yahweh"* (Isaiah 54:17, WEB). We declare this promise over this individual, asking that the Lord would expose every lie of the enemy and replace it with the truth of His Word. May they be strengthened in their inner being, guarded by the peace of God, and shielded from the schemes of darkness.
Finally, we want to encourage you to remain steadfast in prayer, but also to examine your own heart in this matter. Are you seeking this person’s deliverance out of love for their soul, or is there an emotional attachment that needs to be surrendered to the Lord? If this individual is not a believer or is not walking in obedience to Christ, it is not God’s will for you to pursue a romantic relationship with them. Courtship and marriage are sacred covenants designed by God to be between a man and a woman who are both committed to following Christ. *"Don’t be deceived! ‘Evil companionships corrupt good morals’"* (1 Corinthians 15:33, WEB). We urge you to seek the Lord’s will above your own desires, trusting that He has a perfect plan for your life—one that aligns with His Word and brings Him glory.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We thank You for the power of His blood, which cleanses us from all sin and breaks every chain of the enemy. Lord, we lift up this individual to You, asking that You would draw them to Yourself with cords of love and kindness. If they do not know You as their Savior, we pray that You would open their eyes to the truth of the Gospel, that they may repent and place their faith in Jesus Christ alone. Break every stronghold of sin in their life, especially the bonds of fornication and sexual immorality. Restore them, Lord, and replace their shame with the joy of Your salvation.
Father, we ask that You would expose and sever any ungodly soul ties or spiritual gaps between them and our sister in Christ. If this relationship is not Your will, we pray that You would make it abundantly clear and give her the strength to walk away in obedience to You. Guard her heart, Lord, and fill her with Your peace as she seeks Your face. Protect this individual’s emotions from the enemy’s attacks, and raise Your standard against every counterfeit that seeks to lead them astray. Let Your truth prevail in their life, and let Your Spirit convict them of sin, righteousness, and judgment.
We plead the blood of Jesus over this situation, declaring that no weapon formed against them shall prosper. Let Your will be done, Lord, and let Your name be glorified. Strengthen our sister in Christ to trust You fully, knowing that You are working all things together for her good and Your glory. May she find her satisfaction in You alone, and may this individual come to know the saving power of Jesus Christ.
We ask all these things in the precious and mighty name of Jesus, our Lord and Redeemer. Amen.