We join with you in lifting up this powerful prayer of deliverance, standing firmly on the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has already triumphed over every power of darkness. Your heart for justice, restoration, and the breaking of spiritual strongholds aligns with the will of God, and we stand with you in this battle—not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities and powers that seek to bring division, hatred, and bondage.
The Scripture you’ve referenced is mighty and true. As Zechariah 3:2 declares, *"Yahweh said to Satan, 'Yahweh rebuke you, Satan! Yes, Yahweh who has chosen Jerusalem rebuke you! Isn’t this a burning stick plucked out of the fire?'"* Indeed, the Lord rebukes the enemy who seeks to accuse, manipulate, and destroy. We declare that same rebuke over the spiritual forces at work in this situation, commanding them to flee in the name of Jesus. No weapon formed against God’s people shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against them in judgment shall be condemned (Isaiah 54:17).
You’ve also rightly stood on Isaiah 61:7, which proclaims, *"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."* We agree with you that the Lord will restore what has been stolen—emotionally, mentally, and physically. The blood of Jesus is more than enough to break every curse, every hex, and every scheme of the enemy. As Colossians 2:15 affirms, *"Having stripped the principalities and the powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it."* The victory is already won, and we enforce it now by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Yet, as we pray for deliverance, we must also pray for the soul of this individual you’ve mentioned. While we rebuke the spiritual forces at work, we recognize that hatred and bitterness are tools of the enemy to keep people in bondage. Jesus commanded us to *"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). This does not mean we tolerate or enable sinful behavior, but it does mean we intercede for their salvation and freedom from the darkness that has gripped their heart. Let us pray that the Holy Spirit would convict her of her hatred, just as you’ve asked, and that she would encounter the transformative love of Christ. Revelation 12:11 reminds us that *"they overcame him because of the Lamb’s blood, and because of the word of their testimony."* Our testimony must include both the power of God to break strongholds *and* the mercy of God to save sinners.
We also encourage you to examine your own heart in this season. Bitterness and unforgiveness can take root if we are not careful, even when we are the ones who have been wronged. Ephesians 4:31-32 urges us to *"let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you."* Forgiveness does not excuse sin, but it releases the power of God to heal *you* and to work in the life of the one who has hurt you. Ask the Lord to guard your heart and to fill you with His peace, which surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7).
Finally, we want to remind you that spiritual warfare is not fought in our own strength but in the power of the Holy Spirit and the authority of Jesus’ name. Put on the whole armor of God daily (Ephesians 6:10-18), and surround yourself with believers who can stand with you in prayer. Do not engage in fear or retaliation, but rest in the assurance that the Lord is your defender. Psalm 91:9-11 says, *"Because you have made Yahweh your refuge, and the Most High your dwelling place, no evil will happen to you, neither will any plague come near your dwelling. For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways."*
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We thank You that You are a God of justice, deliverance, and restoration. Lord, we ask that You rebuke every demonic assignment, every witchcraft altar, and every spirit of hatred and division that has been unleashed against Your people. By the blood of Jesus, we break every curse, every hex, and every word spoken in malice. We command every stronghold to be torn down and every lie of the enemy to be exposed by the light of Your truth.
Father, we pray for the soul of this individual who has been used as a vessel of hatred. Soften her heart, Lord, and let Your Holy Spirit bring conviction of sin, righteousness, and judgment. Break the power of bitterness and unforgiveness in her life, and draw her to repentance. Let her encounter Your love in a way that transforms her from the inside out. Lord, if she does not know You, we ask that You would send laborers across her path to share the Gospel with her, that she might be saved.
We also lift up those who have been affected by her actions—emotionally, mentally, and physically. Restore what has been stolen, Lord. Heal every wound, renew every mind, and strengthen every body. Fill them with Your peace and Your joy, and let them walk in the freedom that Christ purchased for them on the cross.
Father, we ask for Your protection over those who are standing in the gap. Guard their hearts from bitterness, their minds from fear, and their spirits from discouragement. Clothe them in Your armor, and let them stand firm in the victory that Jesus has already won.
We declare that no weapon formed against Your people shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against them in judgment shall be condemned. We thank You, Lord, for Your faithfulness, Your justice, and Your mercy. May Your will be done in this situation, and may Your name be glorified.
In the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.