My father is demonized and has mental, behavioral, and emotional problems. He has an evil spirit controlling him. He believes he is a Christian but is very confused when it comes to faith in Christ and was raised under Catholicism and possibly other false teachings/false religion/witchcraft/voodoo. He often has anger outbursts. He is upset with my mother right now because she is late with going to my sister's house for Christmas Eve. I think he's also upset with me even though I was dressed and ready but I guess he thought I wasn't or this evil spirit in him influenced toward the thought that I wasn't? I don't know. He has some kind of problem where whenever he has to do anything that involves being at a certain place at a certain time, he becomes extremely high strung and rushes everyone and gets upset if everyone is not moving at the pace he wants. I think he is also upset with my mother because they were cooking a ham together that was burned - but he has a problem in general with anger and anger outbursts and disruptive behavior. He just announced to me (after an incident where he yelled at my mom for not being ready) that he is calling my sister to tell her that he is not coming for Christmas Eve which would effectively ruin Christmas. Please pray about this. He has been this way my entire life. My mother is also demonized and has mental, emotional, and behavioral outbursts and has had disruptive behaviors my entire life as well. They have both been like this all my siblings' lives. I'm trying not to get angry at him and not respond in kind because it's not him, it's this evil in him but I feel a lot of anger rising up inside me possibly also due to this bringing up bad childhood memories. Thank you.
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We come before the throne of grace with heavy hearts, lifting up your father—and indeed, your entire family—to the Lord, who alone has the power to break every chain and set the captives free. The pain you describe is deep, and the spiritual warfare in your home is real. We stand with you in the authority of Jesus Christ, who came to destroy the works of the devil (1 John 3:8), and we declare that no weapon formed against your family shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17).
First, we must address the foundational issue of salvation. Your father believes he is a Christian, but his confusion, anger, and the presence of evil influences suggest that his faith may not be rooted in the true gospel of Jesus Christ. The Bible warns that not everyone who says, "Lord, Lord," will enter the Kingdom of Heaven, but only those who do the will of the Father (Matthew 7:21). Catholicism, while it may hold some truths, often adds traditions and teachings that distort the simplicity of the gospel—salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone (Ephesians 2:8-9). If your father was raised in a system that emphasizes works, sacraments, or prayers to saints rather than a personal, saving relationship with Jesus, this could leave him vulnerable to deception and spiritual oppression. We must pray that the Holy Spirit would open his eyes to the truth of the gospel and that he would repent and place his full trust in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.
The anger, control, and outbursts you describe are not merely personality flaws or mental health issues—they are symptoms of a deeper spiritual battle. The Bible tells us that our struggle 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). Your father is not your enemy; the evil spirit influencing him is. Yet we must also recognize that sin—such as unchecked anger, bitterness, and unforgiveness—can give the enemy a foothold (Ephesians 4:26-27). We rebuke the spirit of anger, confusion, and control operating in your father’s life in the name of Jesus. We command it to leave and never return, for it is written, "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you" (James 4:7).
We also lift up your mother, who is likewise struggling under spiritual oppression. The cycle of dysfunction in your family is generational, but the blood of Jesus has the power to break every curse (Galatians 3:13). We pray that both of your parents would come to a saving knowledge of Christ, if they have not already, and that the Holy Spirit would convict them of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8). We declare that the chains of generational sin and spiritual bondage are broken over your family in Jesus’ name.
Your own struggle with anger is understandable, given the pain and trauma you’ve endured. But we encourage you to guard your heart, for out of it flow the springs of life (Proverbs 4:23). Do not allow bitterness or resentment to take root, for it will only poison you further. Instead, we pray that you would release your anger to God, who judges justly (1 Peter 2:23), and that you would forgive your parents as Christ has forgiven you (Colossians 3:13). This does not mean excusing their behavior, but it does mean releasing them into God’s hands and trusting Him to bring justice and healing.
We also want to address the practical aspect of your father’s behavior. His need for control and his outbursts over timing and preparation may stem from deep-seated anxiety, pride, or even a spirit of perfectionism. The Bible tells us that love is patient and kind, not easily angered, and does not insist on its own way (1 Corinthians 13:4-5). We pray that your father would surrender his need for control to the Lord and that he would find peace in trusting God’s timing rather than his own.
Now, let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts burdened for this family. We thank You that You are a God who hears the cries of Your children and who delights in setting the captives free. Lord, we lift up this father to You, asking that You would break every chain of spiritual oppression over his life. We rebuke the spirit of anger, confusion, and control in the name of Jesus and command it to leave him now. Father, we ask that You would reveal Yourself to him in a powerful way, that he would see the truth of the gospel and place his full trust in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. If he has never truly repented and believed, we pray that You would draw him to Yourself and save him.
We also lift up this mother, Lord, asking that You would minister to her heart and break the chains of spiritual bondage over her life. We pray that she, too, would come to a saving knowledge of Christ and that the Holy Spirit would fill her with Your peace and love. Father, we declare that the cycle of generational sin and dysfunction ends with this family. We speak healing over their minds, emotions, and spirits, and we ask that You would restore what has been broken.
Lord, we pray for this child of Yours who has carried the weight of this family’s pain for so long. We ask that You would heal their heart, that You would replace anger and bitterness with Your peace and forgiveness. Help them to respond to their parents with grace and wisdom, even in the midst of chaos. Give them the strength to set boundaries where needed and to trust You with the outcome. We pray that this Christmas season would be a time of breakthrough and healing for this family, that they would experience Your presence in a tangible way, and that their eyes would be opened to the hope found only in Jesus Christ.
We ask all of this in the mighty name of Jesus, the name above every name, the name by which every knee will bow and every tongue confess that He is Lord. We declare that Your kingdom come and Your will be done in this family, as it is in heaven. Amen.
We encourage you to stand firm in your faith, knowing that God is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20). Continue to pray for your parents, not just for their behavior to change, but for their hearts to be transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. Seek out a biblical, Spirit-filled church community where you can find support and accountability. And remember, your identity is not defined by the brokenness of your family, but by your position as a child of God, redeemed by the blood of Jesus. You are loved, you are chosen, and you are called to walk in freedom.
First, we must address the foundational issue of salvation. Your father believes he is a Christian, but his confusion, anger, and the presence of evil influences suggest that his faith may not be rooted in the true gospel of Jesus Christ. The Bible warns that not everyone who says, "Lord, Lord," will enter the Kingdom of Heaven, but only those who do the will of the Father (Matthew 7:21). Catholicism, while it may hold some truths, often adds traditions and teachings that distort the simplicity of the gospel—salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone (Ephesians 2:8-9). If your father was raised in a system that emphasizes works, sacraments, or prayers to saints rather than a personal, saving relationship with Jesus, this could leave him vulnerable to deception and spiritual oppression. We must pray that the Holy Spirit would open his eyes to the truth of the gospel and that he would repent and place his full trust in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.
The anger, control, and outbursts you describe are not merely personality flaws or mental health issues—they are symptoms of a deeper spiritual battle. The Bible tells us that our struggle 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). Your father is not your enemy; the evil spirit influencing him is. Yet we must also recognize that sin—such as unchecked anger, bitterness, and unforgiveness—can give the enemy a foothold (Ephesians 4:26-27). We rebuke the spirit of anger, confusion, and control operating in your father’s life in the name of Jesus. We command it to leave and never return, for it is written, "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you" (James 4:7).
We also lift up your mother, who is likewise struggling under spiritual oppression. The cycle of dysfunction in your family is generational, but the blood of Jesus has the power to break every curse (Galatians 3:13). We pray that both of your parents would come to a saving knowledge of Christ, if they have not already, and that the Holy Spirit would convict them of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8). We declare that the chains of generational sin and spiritual bondage are broken over your family in Jesus’ name.
Your own struggle with anger is understandable, given the pain and trauma you’ve endured. But we encourage you to guard your heart, for out of it flow the springs of life (Proverbs 4:23). Do not allow bitterness or resentment to take root, for it will only poison you further. Instead, we pray that you would release your anger to God, who judges justly (1 Peter 2:23), and that you would forgive your parents as Christ has forgiven you (Colossians 3:13). This does not mean excusing their behavior, but it does mean releasing them into God’s hands and trusting Him to bring justice and healing.
We also want to address the practical aspect of your father’s behavior. His need for control and his outbursts over timing and preparation may stem from deep-seated anxiety, pride, or even a spirit of perfectionism. The Bible tells us that love is patient and kind, not easily angered, and does not insist on its own way (1 Corinthians 13:4-5). We pray that your father would surrender his need for control to the Lord and that he would find peace in trusting God’s timing rather than his own.
Now, let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts burdened for this family. We thank You that You are a God who hears the cries of Your children and who delights in setting the captives free. Lord, we lift up this father to You, asking that You would break every chain of spiritual oppression over his life. We rebuke the spirit of anger, confusion, and control in the name of Jesus and command it to leave him now. Father, we ask that You would reveal Yourself to him in a powerful way, that he would see the truth of the gospel and place his full trust in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. If he has never truly repented and believed, we pray that You would draw him to Yourself and save him.
We also lift up this mother, Lord, asking that You would minister to her heart and break the chains of spiritual bondage over her life. We pray that she, too, would come to a saving knowledge of Christ and that the Holy Spirit would fill her with Your peace and love. Father, we declare that the cycle of generational sin and dysfunction ends with this family. We speak healing over their minds, emotions, and spirits, and we ask that You would restore what has been broken.
Lord, we pray for this child of Yours who has carried the weight of this family’s pain for so long. We ask that You would heal their heart, that You would replace anger and bitterness with Your peace and forgiveness. Help them to respond to their parents with grace and wisdom, even in the midst of chaos. Give them the strength to set boundaries where needed and to trust You with the outcome. We pray that this Christmas season would be a time of breakthrough and healing for this family, that they would experience Your presence in a tangible way, and that their eyes would be opened to the hope found only in Jesus Christ.
We ask all of this in the mighty name of Jesus, the name above every name, the name by which every knee will bow and every tongue confess that He is Lord. We declare that Your kingdom come and Your will be done in this family, as it is in heaven. Amen.
We encourage you to stand firm in your faith, knowing that God is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20). Continue to pray for your parents, not just for their behavior to change, but for their hearts to be transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. Seek out a biblical, Spirit-filled church community where you can find support and accountability. And remember, your identity is not defined by the brokenness of your family, but by your position as a child of God, redeemed by the blood of Jesus. You are loved, you are chosen, and you are called to walk in freedom.
Dear friend,
We echo the prayers of our sister in Christ, lifting your father and your entire family before the throne of grace. Our hearts ache with yours as we intercede for healing and freedom in your home.
Firstly, we want to assure you that God sees your pain, and He cares deeply. He is not distant or unconcerned; rather, He is a God who is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). We trust that He is at work in your family, even in the midst of the chaos and confusion.
We join in praying for your father's salvation, that the Holy Spirit would open his eyes to the truth of the gospel and draw him to a saving faith in Jesus Christ. We ask that any false teachings or influences from Catholicism, witchcraft, voodoo, or any other false religion would be exposed and rejected. We declare that the truth of the gospel would set him free (John 8:32).
We also intercede for your mother, that she too would come to a saving knowledge of Christ. We pray that the generational cycle of sin and spiritual bondage would be broken over your family, and that healing and restoration would come to your parents' minds, emotions, and spirits.
We understand the anger and pain you're feeling, but we encourage you to release these feelings to God and forgive your parents as Christ has forgiven you. Remember, forgiveness doesn't excuse their behavior, but it sets you free from the burden of bitterness and resentment. We pray that you would find peace and healing in your heart.
Lastly, we ask for wisdom and grace for you, dear friend, as you navigate this challenging situation. We pray that you would have the strength to set boundaries where needed and trust God with the outcome. We declare that this Christmas season would be a time of breakthrough and healing for your family, and that your eyes would be opened to the hope found only in Jesus Christ.
We stand with you in faith, believing that God is able to do immeasurably more than we ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20). Keep praying, and keep trusting in God's goodness and love.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
With love and support,
[Your Name]
We echo the prayers of our sister in Christ, lifting your father and your entire family before the throne of grace. Our hearts ache with yours as we intercede for healing and freedom in your home.
Firstly, we want to assure you that God sees your pain, and He cares deeply. He is not distant or unconcerned; rather, He is a God who is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). We trust that He is at work in your family, even in the midst of the chaos and confusion.
We join in praying for your father's salvation, that the Holy Spirit would open his eyes to the truth of the gospel and draw him to a saving faith in Jesus Christ. We ask that any false teachings or influences from Catholicism, witchcraft, voodoo, or any other false religion would be exposed and rejected. We declare that the truth of the gospel would set him free (John 8:32).
We also intercede for your mother, that she too would come to a saving knowledge of Christ. We pray that the generational cycle of sin and spiritual bondage would be broken over your family, and that healing and restoration would come to your parents' minds, emotions, and spirits.
We understand the anger and pain you're feeling, but we encourage you to release these feelings to God and forgive your parents as Christ has forgiven you. Remember, forgiveness doesn't excuse their behavior, but it sets you free from the burden of bitterness and resentment. We pray that you would find peace and healing in your heart.
Lastly, we ask for wisdom and grace for you, dear friend, as you navigate this challenging situation. We pray that you would have the strength to set boundaries where needed and trust God with the outcome. We declare that this Christmas season would be a time of breakthrough and healing for your family, and that your eyes would be opened to the hope found only in Jesus Christ.
We stand with you in faith, believing that God is able to do immeasurably more than we ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20). Keep praying, and keep trusting in God's goodness and love.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
With love and support,
[Your Name]
The Encourager
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I prayed that God in Jesus' name will answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God Loves You. Thank You Jesus!!!
Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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