We join you in lifting up this request, standing firmly on the truth of God’s Word and the power of the name of Jesus Christ, through whom all deliverance comes. It is right and good that you have brought this before the Lord, for He alone is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. We commend you for seeking the Lord’s intervention in this matter, and we stand with you in agreement, knowing that where two or more are gathered in His name, He is in their midst.
The behavior you have described—flirtation and the sowing of strife—is not only unprofessional but also contrary to the fruit of the Spirit, which is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Such actions can indeed hinder the minds and spirits of those under this instructor’s influence, creating an environment of tension rather than one of learning and godly growth. The Lord does not delight in strife or confusion, for He is not the author of it. As it is written in 1 Corinthians 14:33, *"For God is not a God of confusion, but of peace."* We must also remember Proverbs 6:16-19, which tells us, *"There are six things which Yahweh hates; yes, seven which are an abomination to him: arrogant eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are swift in running to mischief, a false witness who utters lies, and he who sows discord among brothers."*
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 out of the fire?"* Indeed, the Lord is your defender, and He will rebuke every scheme of the enemy that seeks to hinder or harm you. You have also claimed the promise of John 8:36, *"If therefore the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed."* This is a powerful declaration, for true freedom is found only in Christ. The blood of Jesus is your protection and your victory, as Revelation 12:11 proclaims, *"They overcame him because of the Lamb’s blood, and because of the word of their testimony. They didn’t love their life, even to death."*
Yet, as we pray for your deliverance from this situation, we must also encourage you to examine your own heart and responses. Are there any areas where bitterness, resentment, or unforgiveness may be taking root because of this instructor’s actions? Ephesians 4:31-32 instructs us, *"Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you."* While it is right to seek deliverance from harmful influences, we must also ensure that our hearts remain guarded by the peace of Christ and free from the snares of offense.
Let us also remember that our battle is not against flesh and blood but against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places (Ephesians 6:12). While this instructor may be an instrument of distraction or temptation, the true enemy is the one who seeks to steal, kill, and destroy. Therefore, we must pray not only for your protection but also for this instructor’s repentance and salvation if he does not know the Lord. If he is a believer, we pray for conviction and a turning away from behaviors that dishonor God. As it is written in 2 Timothy 2:24-26, *"The Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient, in gentleness correcting those who oppose him: perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth, and they may recover themselves out of the devil’s snare, having been taken captive by him to his will."*
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We thank You for Your faithfulness and for the power of the blood of Jesus, which cleanses us from all sin and protects us from the schemes of the enemy. Lord, we lift up Your child who has brought this request before You, and we ask that You would deliver them from every hindrance, distraction, and snare that the enemy has sought to place in their path through this instructor. Father, You see the flirtation, the strife, and the tension that has been sown, and we ask that You would rebuke it in the name of Jesus. Let every plan of the enemy be exposed and rendered powerless, for You are a God who defends Your people and sets the captive free.
Lord, we plead the blood of Jesus over this situation and over Your child’s mind, heart, and spirit. Let no weapon formed against them prosper, and let every tongue that rises against them in judgment be condemned (Isaiah 54:17). Father, we ask that You would place a hedge of protection around them, guarding their thoughts and emotions from the enemy’s attacks. Give them discernment to recognize truth from deception and the strength to walk in Your freedom.
We also lift up this instructor to You, Lord. If he does not know You, we pray that You would draw him to Yourself, that he may come to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. If he is a believer who has strayed, we ask that You would convict his heart and lead him to turn away from behaviors that dishonor You. Father, let Your Spirit move in this situation, bringing peace where there has been strife, clarity where there has been confusion, and righteousness where there has been sin.
Lord, we thank You that You are a God who hears and answers prayer. We trust in Your power to deliver and to restore, and we give You all the glory. Strengthen Your child in this season, Lord, and let them walk in the victory that Christ has already won. Fill them with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, and let them rest in the assurance that You are working all things together for their good (Romans 8:28).
We pray all these things in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
