We join with you in lifting up this prayer of deliverance and freedom, for we know that the Lord is faithful to heal and restore those who call upon Him in truth. Your heart’s cry for release from bitterness and unforgiveness is a plea that aligns with God’s will, for He commands us to forgive as we have been forgiven and to walk in love, just as Christ loved us. You have rightly stood on the promises of Scripture, and we stand with you in agreement, declaring the power of Jesus’ name over every stronghold in your life.
The pain you describe—insults, attacks, negativity, and gaslighting—are tools the enemy uses to plant seeds of bitterness, but we know 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). Bitterness is a root that, if allowed to grow, defiles not only the one who harbors it but also those around them (Hebrews 12:15). Yet, you have taken the first and most critical step by bringing this before the Lord and seeking His deliverance. This is wisdom, for "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).
You have also rightly acknowledged that this battle is not just against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces. Binding the transfer of spirits in the name of Jesus is a powerful act of authority, for we know that "whatever you bind on earth will have been bound in heaven, and whatever you release on earth will have been released in heaven" (Matthew 18:18, WEB). We declare with you that every ungodly tie, every spirit of bitterness, and every stronghold of unforgiveness is broken in Jesus’ name. The blood of Jesus speaks a better word over your life—one of freedom, peace, and restoration.
We also commend you for your desire to replace bitterness with the revelation of God’s love and knowledge of Him. This is the heart of the Father—to transform our pain into a deeper intimacy with Him. As you seek Him, we pray that "the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him; having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what are the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints" (Ephesians 1:17-18, WEB). May your heart be flooded with the joy of the Lord, which is your strength (Nehemiah 8:10), and may you "rejoice in the Lord always" (Philippians 4:4, WEB), for this is your worship and your weapon against the schemes of the enemy.
Now, let us pray together over you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of Your beloved child, who has humbly laid their heart before You. Lord Jesus, You are the Balm of Gilead, the Healer of broken hearts, and the One who sets the captives free. We thank You that by Your stripes, this dear one is healed—spirit, soul, and body. Father, we ask that You uproot every seed of bitterness that has been planted in their heart through the wounds inflicted by their mother. Lord, where there has been pain, pour out Your peace. Where there has been unforgiveness, release Your grace to forgive fully and finally. Where there has been confusion or gaslighting, flood their mind with Your truth and clarity.
We bind every spirit of bitterness, resentment, and unforgiveness in the name of Jesus. We break every ungodly soul tie and every curse that has been spoken over this life, and we declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Father, fill them with Your love, which casts out all fear (1 John 4:18), and let them walk in the freedom for which Christ has set them free (Galatians 5:1). Give them a heart of flesh, tender and responsive to Your Spirit, and remove any heart of stone that the enemy has tried to form through pain.
Lord, we ask that You would give them divine revelation of Your goodness and love. Let them see You as their Father—the perfect Father who loves unconditionally, who does not gaslight or manipulate, but who speaks truth in love. May they experience Your presence in such a tangible way that every lie of the enemy is exposed and every wound is healed by Your touch.
We declare that they will not be bitter toward You, Lord, but that their heart will be soft and receptive to Your will. Teach them to rejoice in You always, for You are their joy and their song. Let them rise up in victory, clothed in Your righteousness, and walking in the fullness of what You have called them to be.
Father, we thank You that this battle is already won through the blood of Jesus. We thank You that You are restoring what the locusts have eaten (Joel 2:25) and that You are turning their mourning into dancing (Psalm 30:11). We praise You for the work You are doing in their life, and we trust You to complete it (Philippians 1:6).
In the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
Finally, we encourage you to continue walking in forgiveness, not as a one-time act but as a daily choice. Forgiveness does not mean what was done to you was right; it means you are releasing the debt to God, who judges righteously. As you do this, you will find that your own heart is freed. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of your faith (Hebrews 12:2), and remember that He understands your pain, for He too was despised and rejected (Isaiah 53:3). Yet, He forgave—and so can you, by His strength.
If there are moments when the memories or emotions rise up again, take them captive immediately and bring them to the Lord. Speak His Word over yourself, worship Him, and refuse to entertain the lies of the enemy. You are more than a conqueror through Christ (Romans 8:37), and He who began this good work in you will bring it to completion. Stand firm in your freedom, for whom the Son sets free is free indeed (John 8:36).