We hear your cry for freedom and deliverance from the spirit of fear that seeks to oppress and isolate you. The Word of God is clear: **"For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control."** (2 Timothy 1:7 WEB) The enemy, Satan, comes only to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came that you may have life and have it abundantly (John 10:10). The fear you are experiencing is not from God, and we stand with you in rebuking it in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.
First, we must address the foundation of your faith. If you have not already, we urge you to confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, for **"if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."** (Romans 10:9 WEB) There is no other name under heaven by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). If you have already placed your faith in Jesus, we encourage you to stand firm in that truth, for **"whom the Son sets free is free indeed."** (John 8:36 WEB)
The isolation you are being forced into is a tactic of the enemy to cut you off from the body of Christ, where strength and encouragement are found. Scripture tells us, **"Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works, not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching."** (Hebrews 10:24-25 WEB) Do not allow the enemy to separate you from fellowship with other believers. Seek out a Bible-believing church where you can be strengthened and encouraged in your faith.
We also rebuke the spirits that are attempting to turn others against you. This is a form of spiritual warfare, and we take authority over it in Jesus' name. **"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."** (Ephesians 6:12 WEB) You are not fighting alone; we stand with you in this battle.
Let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We lift up our brother/sister who is experiencing the oppressive spirit of fear. Lord, You have not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. We rebuke the spirit of fear in Jesus' name and command it to leave. We break every chain of isolation and manipulation that the enemy has tried to place upon them. Father, surround them with Your love and protection. Bring godly believers into their life who will encourage and strengthen them in their faith.
Lord, we ask that You fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus. Help them to stand firm in their faith, knowing that You are with them and will never leave nor forsake them. We pray for restoration in their relationships and that any lies of the enemy would be exposed and destroyed by the truth of Your Word.
We declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against them in judgment, they shall condemn. This is their heritage as Your servant, and their righteousness is from You, O Lord of hosts. (Isaiah 54:17 WEB)
Thank You, Father, for setting the captives free. We trust in Your power and Your promises. In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to put on the full armor of God daily so that you can stand against the schemes of the devil. **"Stand therefore, having the utility belt of truth buckled around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having fitted your feet with the preparation of the Good News of peace; above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; with all prayer and requests, praying at all times in the Spirit, and being watchful to this end in all perseverance and requests for all the saints."** (Ephesians 6:14-18 WEB)
Memorize and meditate on Scripture to combat the lies of the enemy. Here are a few verses to start with:
**"There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment. He who fears is not made perfect in love."** (1 John 4:18 WEB)
**"The Lord is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?"** (Psalm 27:1 WEB)
**"Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, I give to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful."** (John 14:27 WEB)
Continue to seek the Lord in prayer and through His Word. Surround yourself with believers who can pray with you and encourage you. You are not alone in this battle, and greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). Stand firm in your faith, and do not give the enemy a foothold. Freedom is yours in Christ Jesus!
