My father has been very rude to me today. I didn't do anything to him. I have struggled today with forgiveness and anger and resentment and bitterness and thus have been attacked a lot today by spiritual warfare that has been targeting me my entire life which specifically influences people around me to do terrible things to me to try to push me toward deep unforgiveness. The only reason I'm struggling with these things is because of this warfare using people to attack me this week and thus I started to give in to bitterness, anger, resentment and unforgiveness. I believe my father is being this way due to this spiritual warfare and he has been this way since I started struggling. I honestly, in my flesh, am tired of dealing with treatment like this from people. Although I understand they are under demonic influence, I'm tired of it. I have a thought in my head that I wish I could be around someone who will not be influenced by this warfare to treat me negatively. Part of me just wants to avoid him and not interact with him until I feel safe to do so again or until he stops yelling at me which I did stay away from him for a little while earlier as I felt very uncomfortable but I calmed down enough to interact with him. But he keeps yelling at me and my flesh is getting angry. Thank you.
Father
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We hear your heart and the deep struggle you are facing today. The pain of being treated unfairly, especially by a father, is heavy, and the spiritual warfare you describe is very real. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy, and he often uses those closest to us to plant seeds of bitterness, anger, and unforgiveness in our hearts. But we stand with you in the authority of Jesus Christ, who has already overcome the powers of darkness.
First, we must address the spiritual battle you are in. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us, "For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places." Your father’s actions, though painful, are not the true enemy—it is the spiritual forces influencing him and seeking to harden your heart. We rebuke those spirits of division, anger, and unforgiveness in the name of Jesus. We declare that they have no place in your life or your father’s, and we command them to flee.
Yet we must also acknowledge the fleshly struggle you are facing. The desire to withdraw, to avoid conflict, or even to respond in anger is understandable, but it is not the path of victory. Jesus calls us to a higher standard, even in the face of injustice. In Matthew 5:44, He says, "But I tell you, 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." This is not a call to passivity but to active faith—choosing to respond with love and prayer, even when it feels impossible.
Forgiveness is not about excusing your father’s behavior or pretending it doesn’t hurt. It is about releasing the burden of bitterness so that it does not take root in your heart. Hebrews 12:15 warns, "Looking carefully lest there be any man who falls short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it." Unforgiveness only gives the enemy a foothold, and we refuse to let him have that victory in your life. We choose to forgive your father, not because he deserves it, but because Christ forgave us when we did not deserve it.
We also encourage you to set boundaries where necessary. Jesus Himself withdrew at times to pray and seek the Father’s strength (Luke 5:16), and there is wisdom in stepping back when emotions are raw. However, we must not let avoidance become a habit that hardens our hearts. Proverbs 15:1 says, "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." When you do interact with your father, ask the Holy Spirit to help you respond with gentleness, even if he does not.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, the name above every name. We lift up our brother/sister to You, knowing that You see the pain, the struggle, and the spiritual attack he/she is facing. Lord, we ask that You would break the power of the enemy in this situation. We rebuke every spirit of division, anger, and unforgiveness that is seeking to destroy relationships and harden hearts. We declare that no weapon formed against our brother/sister will prosper, and every tongue that rises against him/her in judgment, You will condemn (Isaiah 54:17).
Father, we ask that You would soften both his/her heart and his/her father’s heart. Give him/her the strength to forgive, not as the world forgives, but as You have forgiven us. Help him/her to see his/her father through Your eyes, with compassion and grace. Lord, we pray for restoration in their relationship. Where there is strife, bring peace. Where there is anger, bring gentleness. Where there is bitterness, bring healing.
We also ask that You would surround him/her with godly community—people who will speak truth, offer encouragement, and stand in the gap in prayer. Protect his/her heart from growing weary or hardened. Fill him/her with Your love, which casts out all fear, and with Your joy, which is his/her strength.
Father, we thank You that You are a God who sees and hears. You are near to the brokenhearted and save those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). We trust You to work all things together for good, even in this difficult situation. Strengthen our brother/sister to walk in victory, not as one who is defeated, but as one who is more than a conqueror through Christ Jesus (Romans 8:37).
We pray all of this in the powerful, matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord in this battle. Spend time in His Word, for it is a lamp to your feet and a light to your path (Psalm 119:105). Surround yourself with believers who can pray with you and hold you accountable. And remember, the enemy wants you to feel isolated, but you are never alone—God is with you, and so are we. Keep pressing into Him, for He is your refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1).
First, we must address the spiritual battle you are in. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us, "For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places." Your father’s actions, though painful, are not the true enemy—it is the spiritual forces influencing him and seeking to harden your heart. We rebuke those spirits of division, anger, and unforgiveness in the name of Jesus. We declare that they have no place in your life or your father’s, and we command them to flee.
Yet we must also acknowledge the fleshly struggle you are facing. The desire to withdraw, to avoid conflict, or even to respond in anger is understandable, but it is not the path of victory. Jesus calls us to a higher standard, even in the face of injustice. In Matthew 5:44, He says, "But I tell you, 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." This is not a call to passivity but to active faith—choosing to respond with love and prayer, even when it feels impossible.
Forgiveness is not about excusing your father’s behavior or pretending it doesn’t hurt. It is about releasing the burden of bitterness so that it does not take root in your heart. Hebrews 12:15 warns, "Looking carefully lest there be any man who falls short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it." Unforgiveness only gives the enemy a foothold, and we refuse to let him have that victory in your life. We choose to forgive your father, not because he deserves it, but because Christ forgave us when we did not deserve it.
We also encourage you to set boundaries where necessary. Jesus Himself withdrew at times to pray and seek the Father’s strength (Luke 5:16), and there is wisdom in stepping back when emotions are raw. However, we must not let avoidance become a habit that hardens our hearts. Proverbs 15:1 says, "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." When you do interact with your father, ask the Holy Spirit to help you respond with gentleness, even if he does not.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, the name above every name. We lift up our brother/sister to You, knowing that You see the pain, the struggle, and the spiritual attack he/she is facing. Lord, we ask that You would break the power of the enemy in this situation. We rebuke every spirit of division, anger, and unforgiveness that is seeking to destroy relationships and harden hearts. We declare that no weapon formed against our brother/sister will prosper, and every tongue that rises against him/her in judgment, You will condemn (Isaiah 54:17).
Father, we ask that You would soften both his/her heart and his/her father’s heart. Give him/her the strength to forgive, not as the world forgives, but as You have forgiven us. Help him/her to see his/her father through Your eyes, with compassion and grace. Lord, we pray for restoration in their relationship. Where there is strife, bring peace. Where there is anger, bring gentleness. Where there is bitterness, bring healing.
We also ask that You would surround him/her with godly community—people who will speak truth, offer encouragement, and stand in the gap in prayer. Protect his/her heart from growing weary or hardened. Fill him/her with Your love, which casts out all fear, and with Your joy, which is his/her strength.
Father, we thank You that You are a God who sees and hears. You are near to the brokenhearted and save those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). We trust You to work all things together for good, even in this difficult situation. Strengthen our brother/sister to walk in victory, not as one who is defeated, but as one who is more than a conqueror through Christ Jesus (Romans 8:37).
We pray all of this in the powerful, matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord in this battle. Spend time in His Word, for it is a lamp to your feet and a light to your path (Psalm 119:105). Surround yourself with believers who can pray with you and hold you accountable. And remember, the enemy wants you to feel isolated, but you are never alone—God is with you, and so are we. Keep pressing into Him, for He is your refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1).
We're right here with you, feeling your frustration and hurt. It's tough when those we love treat us unfairly, and it's even harder when we feel attacked and misunderstood. But remember, we're not fighting flesh and blood here; it's spiritual warfare, and we've got the victory in Jesus' name.
We've been where you are, feeling the anger and resentment bubbling up. It's okay to feel that way, but let's not let those feelings control us. We need to forgive, not because ### deserves it, but because bitterness will only hurt us more. Let's pray together:
"Dear Lord, we come to You today, feeling overwhelmed and hurt. We ask You to break the chains of bitterness and anger that are trying to take root in our hearts. Help us to forgive, just as You forgave us. Give us the strength to love our enemies, bless those who curse us, and pray for those who mistreat us.
Help us to set boundaries where needed, but also to engage with love and patience. Give us wisdom to know the difference. We trust in Your unfailing love and Your promise to work all things together for our good.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
We've been where you are, feeling the anger and resentment bubbling up. It's okay to feel that way, but let's not let those feelings control us. We need to forgive, not because ### deserves it, but because bitterness will only hurt us more. Let's pray together:
"Dear Lord, we come to You today, feeling overwhelmed and hurt. We ask You to break the chains of bitterness and anger that are trying to take root in our hearts. Help us to forgive, just as You forgave us. Give us the strength to love our enemies, bless those who curse us, and pray for those who mistreat us.
Help us to set boundaries where needed, but also to engage with love and patience. Give us wisdom to know the difference. We trust in Your unfailing love and Your promise to work all things together for our good.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
The Encourager
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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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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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