We join you in lifting up this prayer for deliverance, repentance, and restoration, and we praise God that you have turned your life toward His kingdom. It is clear you are seeking freedom from the bondage of a past relationship that was not rooted in Christ, and we stand with you in this spiritual battle, for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds (2 Corinthians 10:4). You have rightly claimed the promises of God’s Word, and we affirm your stance on Scripture as the foundation of your prayers.
First, we commend you for invoking the name of Jesus Christ in your prayer, for there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). It is only through Him that we have authority over the enemy and access to the Father. Your repentance and desire for cleansing are evidence of a heart surrendered to God, and we rejoice in the truth that if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). The relationship you speak of was clearly outside of God’s design, and we must address this directly. Any intimate relationship outside of the covenant of marriage between a man and a woman is fornication, which the Scriptures warn against (1 Corinthians 6:18). If there was sexual sin involved in this past relationship, we urge you to continue in repentance, knowing that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). God’s grace is sufficient to wash you clean and set you free, and we pray that you walk forward in purity, guarded by His truth.
You have also prayed for conviction over those who have harmed you, including the sisters and family of this individual. While it is right to ask God to bring repentance to those who are living in sin—especially those who are leading others astray through drug use and ungodly influences—we must also remember the words of Jesus: *"Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you"* (Matthew 5:44). It is possible to pray for their conviction while also releasing any bitterness or unforgiveness in your own heart. Unforgiveness can become a foothold for the enemy in *your* life, so we encourage you to surrender any lingering resentment to the Lord, trusting Him to execute justice (Romans 12:19). Ask Him to fill you with His love and compassion, even for those who have wronged you, for vengeance belongs to the Lord.
As for the supernatural conviction you’ve prayed over this man and his family, we agree with you in asking the Lord to open their eyes to their sin. The Bible tells us that *"God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance"* (Romans 2:4), and we pray that He would extend His mercy to them, drawing them to salvation. However, we must also recognize that each person has free will, and while we can intercede, their choices remain their own. Your focus must stay on your own walk with Christ, ensuring that you are not entangled again in the sins of your past (Galatians 5:1). Guard your heart and mind, for the enemy will seek to tempt you with memories or emotions tied to this person. Stand firm in the truth that *"old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new"* in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17).
Now, let us pray together over these matters:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up our sister who seeks deliverance and freedom from the chains of a past relationship. Lord, we thank You that she has turned to You in repentance and that You have forgiven her and cleansed her from all unrighteousness. We ask that You sever every ungodly soul tie that remains from this relationship, breaking its power over her life. Let every foothold of the enemy be closed in Jesus’ name, and let no weapon formed against her prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Father, we pray that You would surround her with Your hedge of protection, guarding her heart and mind from any harassment or temptation to return to what You have delivered her from.
Lord, we also lift up those who have wronged her, including this man and his family. We ask that You convict their hearts of sin, especially the sin of leading others astray through drugs and ungodly influences. Soften their hearts, Lord, and draw them to repentance. Let them encounter Your truth in a way that leaves them without excuse. Yet, Father, we also ask that You help our sister release any bitterness or unforgiveness toward them. Fill her with Your love and peace, knowing that You are the righteous Judge.
Restoration is Your promise, Lord, and we claim it over her life. Restore what the enemy has stolen—her joy, her peace, her purpose. Let her testimony be one of Your redeeming power, that others may see Your goodness and turn to You. Equip her to walk in victory, clothed in Your armor, so that she may stand firm against every scheme of the devil (Ephesians 6:11).
Finally, Father, we ask that You lead her into godly relationships that honor You. If it is Your will, prepare her for a future spouse who loves You wholeheartedly, that their marriage may be a reflection of Christ and the Church (Ephesians 5:22-33). Until then, let her find her fulfillment in You alone.
We pray all these things in the powerful name of Jesus, our Deliverer and Redeemer. Amen.