We join you in lifting up this heartfelt cry for deliverance and restoration, standing firmly on the truth of God’s Word. Your prayer is rooted in Scripture, and we commend you for seeking freedom through the power of Jesus Christ, for it is only in His name that true liberation is found. As you have rightly declared, "If therefore the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed" (John 8:36, WEB). The enemy seeks to bind us with lies, manipulation, and shame, but where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty (2 Corinthians 3:17, WEB). You have every right as a child of God to stand against the schemes of the enemy and to walk in the freedom Christ has purchased for you.
The pain of being gaslit and blamed unjustly is a heavy burden, one that distorts God’s truth and seeks to steal your peace. But we serve a God who is the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3, WEB). He sees the wounds inflicted by your mother’s words and actions, and He longs to heal you. The Lord promises in Isaiah 61:7 (WEB), "Instead of your shame you will have double. Instead of dishonor, they will rejoice in their portion. Therefore in their land they will possess double. Everlasting joy will be to them." This is your inheritance in Christ—restoration, joy, and a portion that cannot be stolen by the accusations of others.
Yet, as we pray for your deliverance, we must also remember that God calls us to honor our parents, even when it is difficult (Ephesians 6:2, WEB). This does not mean enduring abuse or enabling sinful behavior, but it does mean releasing bitterness and trusting God to work in your mother’s heart. Pray for her salvation and repentance, for the Lord desires that none should perish but that all should come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9, WEB). Sometimes, the most powerful testimony is a life transformed by grace, even in the face of injustice.
We also encourage you to set healthy boundaries, rooted in wisdom and love. Jesus Himself demonstrated this when He distanced Himself from those who sought to harm Him or hinder His purpose (Luke 4:28-30, WEB). Boundaries are not ungodly; they are an act of stewardship over the life God has entrusted to you. Seek the Lord’s guidance in this, asking Him to show you how to love well while protecting your heart and mind in Christ.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up Your beloved child who seeks freedom from the chains of manipulation, blame, and negativity. Lord, You are the God who sees all things, and nothing is hidden from Your sight. You know the pain inflicted by words spoken in darkness, the confusion sown by gaslighting, and the weariness of carrying a burden that was never meant to be theirs. We ask You, Father, to break these chains now by the power of Your Spirit. Let every lie be exposed, every accusation silenced, and every wound healed by the balm of Your truth.
Lord Jesus, we stand on Your promise that "you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free" (John 8:32, WEB). We declare freedom over this child of God—freedom from shame, freedom from self-doubt, and freedom from the weight of unjust blame. Restore what has been stolen, Lord. Replace their shame with double honor, their dishonor with everlasting joy, and their weariness with Your peace that surpasses all understanding.
Father, we also lift up this mother to You. Soften her heart, Lord, and bring her to a place of repentance. If she does not know You, we ask that You draw her to Yourself, that she may experience the transforming power of Your love. Convict her of her actions, Lord, and lead her to take accountability before You. Break the generational cycles of blame and manipulation in this family, and let Your redemption flow like a river.
Grant this Your child wisdom to set godly boundaries, discernment to recognize truth from deception, and the courage to walk in obedience to Your Word. Surround them with Your presence, Lord, and let them know that they are not alone. You are their Defender, their Healer, and their Redeemer.
We rebuke every spirit of confusion, manipulation, and gaslighting in the name of Jesus. We command these spirits to flee, for they have no authority over this child of God. Fill every empty place with Your Holy Spirit, Lord, and let Your light dispel every shadow of doubt.
Father, we thank You that You are faithful to complete the work You have begun (Philippians 1:6, WEB). We trust You to bring beauty from these ashes and to turn this pain into a testimony of Your goodness. Strengthen this Your child, Lord, and let them walk in the fullness of the freedom You have purchased for them.
In the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
Beloved, continue to stand firm in the truth of God’s Word. Clothe yourself daily in the armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18, WEB), for your battle is not against flesh and blood but against the spiritual forces of darkness. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of your faith (Hebrews 12:2, WEB). He is your deliverer, and He will never leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6, WEB).
If you have not already, we encourage you to seek out a biblically sound church community where you can find support, discipleship, and prayer. You are not meant to walk this journey alone. Finally, remember that forgiveness is a process, but it is also a command (Colossians 3:13, WEB). Ask the Lord to help you release any bitterness, not for the sake of those who have hurt you, but for your own freedom in Christ. He is making all things new, and that includes you.