We come before the throne of grace with heavy hearts, lifting up those who are severely oppressed by demonic forces—those whose minds, emotions, and behaviors are bound by darkness. The Bible makes it clear that spiritual warfare is real, and the enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). But we also know that Jesus came to set the captives free (Luke 4:18) and that greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4).
Father, in the mighty name of Jesus, we rebuke every demonic spirit that is tormenting Your children. We command them to loose their grip and flee, for it is written, “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you” (James 4:7). We declare that no weapon formed against those who belong to You shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Lord, we ask that You break every chain of oppression, every stronghold of fear, confusion, and despair. Let Your light pierce the darkness, and let those who are bound be set free by the power of Your Holy Spirit.
We pray for those who do not yet know You, that their eyes would be opened to the truth of the Gospel. Jesus, You are the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6), and there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). We ask that You draw them to Yourself, that they would repent of their sins, turn away from any ungodly influences, and surrender their lives to You. May they experience the peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7) and the freedom that comes only through Christ.
For those who are already believers but are still struggling under demonic oppression, we pray for deliverance and healing. Father, we ask that You fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they would walk in the authority You have given them as children of God (Romans 8:15). Strengthen their faith, Lord, and remind them that they are more than conquerors through Christ who loves them (Romans 8:37). Surround them with godly counsel, prayer, and support as they stand firm in their faith.
We also lift up those who are ministering to the demonized—pastors, counselors, and believers who are on the front lines of spiritual warfare. Give them wisdom, discernment, and boldness to speak truth in love. Protect them from the enemy’s attacks, and let them see the fruit of their labor as lives are transformed by Your power.
Lord, we know that the battle is not against flesh and blood but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 6:12). So we put on the full armor of God—the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of the Gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is Your Word (Ephesians 6:13-17). With this armor, we stand firm, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and petition.
We declare that the gates of hell shall not prevail against Your church (Matthew 16:18). We trust in Your power to deliver, heal, and restore. May Your kingdom come and Your will be done in the lives of those who are oppressed, just as it is in heaven. We ask all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.