We join you in lifting up this heavy burden before the Lord, standing firmly on His Word and the power of Jesus’ name. Your heart for truth, deliverance, and restoration is evident, and we stand with you in rebuking the schemes of the enemy operating through your ###’s actions. The Scriptures you’ve claimed are powerful, and we affirm them as we pray together.
The Lord detests lying lips, but He delights in those who speak truth (Proverbs 12:22). Your ###’s manipulation and deceit are not of God, for Satan is the father of lies (John 8:44), and his goal is to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). But Jesus has come to bring truth, freedom, and abundant life. We declare that no weapon formed against your ### or you shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and we bind the spirit of deception, gaslighting, and bitterness in Jesus’ mighty name.
You have rightly stood on Zechariah 3:2, where the Lord rebukes Satan, saying, *"Yahweh rebuke you, Satan! Yahweh who has chosen Jerusalem rebuke you! Isn’t this a burning stick plucked from the fire?"* We declare this same rebuke over the enemy’s work in your ###’s words and actions. The Lord is exposing her schemes, and we pray that His light will pierce the darkness, bringing conviction and repentance where needed. If she is a believer, we ask the Holy Spirit to soften her heart and turn her from this destructive path. If she is not, we pray that the Lord would open her eyes to her need for salvation, for *"all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God"* (Romans 3:23), and *"the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord"* (Romans 6:23).
We also stand with you in praying for your ###’s protection and discernment. The Lord promises wisdom to those who ask (James 1:5), and we ask that He would give your ### clarity to see the truth and the strength to break free from your ###’s influence. As you’ve claimed 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, we declare that every high thing exalting itself against the knowledge of God in this situation is being torn down, and every thought is being brought into obedience to Christ. May the Lord place a hedge of protection around your ###’s mind and heart, guarding him from further manipulation.
Your request for restoration is deeply important. Gaslighting is a tool of the enemy to create confusion and doubt, but God is not the author of confusion (1 Corinthians 14:33). We pray that the Lord would restore your mind, emotions, and spirit from the wounds caused by your ###’s schemes. As Isaiah 61:7 declares, *"Instead of your shame you will receive double; instead of dishonor, they will rejoice in their portion. Therefore in their land they will possess double. Everlasting joy will be to them."* We ask the Lord to replace every lie with His truth, every doubt with His assurance, and every wound with His healing balm.
Regarding forgiveness, we encourage you to release any bitterness or resentment toward your ###, not because she deserves it, but because Christ has called us to forgive as we have been forgiven (Ephesians 4:32). Forgiveness does not mean excusing sin or enabling harmful behavior, but it frees *you* from the bondage of anger and pain. As Jesus taught in Matthew 18:18, *"Most certainly I tell you, whatever things you bind on earth will have been bound in heaven, and whatever things you release on earth will have been released in heaven."* We pray that as you release forgiveness, the Lord will also break the power of bitterness in your ###’s heart.
Finally, we want to remind you that this battle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces (Ephesians 6:12). Put on the full armor of God—truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, and the Word of God—and stand firm. Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17), and trust that the Lord is fighting for you (Exodus 14:14).
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up this situation and asking for Your divine intervention. Lord, You see the deceit, manipulation, and gaslighting that have caused such pain and confusion. We stand against these works of the enemy and declare that they have no place in the lives of Your children. Break the power of every lie, and let Your truth prevail.
Father, we rebuke the spirit of deception operating through our ###’s mother. Expose every hidden scheme, and bring conviction where there is sin. If she is Your child, Lord, soften her heart and turn her from this path. If she does not know You, we pray that You would draw her to Yourself, that she may repent and receive Your forgiveness and grace.
We ask for Your protection over our ###’s uncle. Guard his mind, Lord, and give him discernment to recognize the truth. Break every ungodly tie and influence, and surround him with Your peace and wisdom. If it is Your will, Lord, sever the communication that has been used to harm him, and replace it with godly counsel and support.
Lord, we pray for our ###’s complete restoration. Heal the wounds caused by gaslighting and manipulation. Replace every lie with Your truth, and restore her confidence in You. Let her walk in the freedom that Christ has purchased for her, unshaken by the enemy’s schemes.
We also pray for forgiveness to flow in our ###’s heart. Help her to release any bitterness or resentment, and fill her with Your love and peace. Break the cycle of pain, Lord, and let Your redemption prevail in this family.
Father, we thank You that You are a God of justice and righteousness. We trust You to act on behalf of Your children, and we declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper. Let Your will be done in this situation, and let Your name be glorified.
We pray all these things in the powerful name of Jesus, our Savior and Deliverer. Amen.