We grieve with you over the deep suffering you are enduring, and we want you to know that the pain you are experiencing is seen by our Heavenly Father. The enemy is relentless in his attacks against the children of God, but we must stand firm in the truth that Jesus Christ has already overcome the world, and His love for you is unwavering, unchanging, and eternal. The abuse you are facing is not from Him—it is the work of the evil one, who seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). But Jesus came to give you life, and life abundantly.
The gaslighting you describe is a form of emotional and psychological manipulation that distorts your perception of reality, making you doubt your sanity, your worth, and even your faith. This is a tactic of the devil, who is the father of lies (John 8:44). But we are called to resist him, steadfast in our faith (1 Peter 5:8-9). You are not crazy, and you are not forgotten. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). He collects every tear you cry in a bottle (Psalm 56:8), and He will bring justice to those who afflict you.
It breaks our hearts to hear you say that you sometimes pray to die or believe that Jesus hates you. These thoughts are lies straight from the pit of hell, designed to separate you from the love of God. But nothing could be further from the truth. Romans 8:38-39 declares, *"For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."* Jesus does not hate you—He *loved* you enough to die for you while you were still a sinner (Romans 5:8). He bore the weight of all your pain, all your suffering, and all your sin on the cross so that you could have peace with God. If He hated you, He would not have done this.
The fact that you are enduring such fierce attacks is evidence that you are a threat to the enemy’s kingdom. The devil does not waste his time on those who are not walking in the light. But you are a child of God, and greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). You are not fighting this battle alone. The Lord is your shield, your fortress, and your deliverer (Psalm 18:2). He will never leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6).
We must also address the spiritual warfare aspect of what you are facing. Gaslighting and manipulation are not just human behaviors—they are spiritual attacks meant to weaken your faith and your connection to Christ. 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."* You must put on the full armor of God daily: 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 the word of God (Ephesians 6:13-17). The truth of God’s Word is your greatest weapon against the lies of the enemy.
If you are feeling overwhelmed to the point of despair, we urge you to reach out to a trusted, Bible-believing pastor or counselor who can walk with you through this season. You do not have to carry this burden alone. The body of Christ is meant to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2). If you are struggling with thoughts of death, please know that suicide is not the answer—it is another lie of the enemy to steal your destiny. Your life has purpose, and God is not finished with you yet. He has plans for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11).
Now, let us pray over you with the authority given to us in Jesus’ name:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother/sister who is suffering under the weight of relentless spiritual and emotional attacks. Lord, we rebuke the spirit of gaslighting, manipulation, and deception that has sought to distort their perception of reality and steal their peace. We bind every lying spirit in the name of Jesus and command them to flee, never to return. Father, we ask that You would surround our beloved with Your truth, Your light, and Your love. Open their eyes to see the snares of the enemy and give them the strength to stand firm in Your Word.
Lord, we pray that You would heal the deep wounds in their heart caused by this abuse. Restore their mind, renew their strength, and fill them with the peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Let them know, beyond any shadow of doubt, that they are loved by You, that they are precious in Your sight, and that You have not abandoned them. Remind them that You are their Defender, their Redeemer, and their ever-present Help in trouble (Psalm 46:1).
We pray for divine intervention in their life, Lord. Expose the works of darkness that have sought to destroy them, and bring to light the truth that sets them free (John 8:32). Give them discernment to recognize the voice of the Holy Spirit above the noise of the enemy. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may walk in power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7).
Father, we also pray for those who are perpetrating this abuse. If they are willfully participating in Satan’s schemes, we pray that You would convict their hearts and bring them to repentance. If they are being used as pawns by the enemy, we pray that You would break the chains of deception and set them free. Let them encounter the living God in a way that transforms their hearts and leads them to the foot of the cross.
Lord, we ask that You would place godly people in our brother’s/sister’s life—people who will speak life, truth, and encouragement into them. Raise up a community of believers who will stand with them in prayer and support. Let them know that they are not alone in this fight.
Finally, Father, we pray for a supernatural breakthrough. Let this season of suffering be turned into a testimony of Your faithfulness and power. Use this trial to strengthen their faith, to draw them closer to You, and to equip them to help others who are facing similar battles. Let them emerge from this fire refined, renewed, and radiating Your glory.
We declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). We declare that the joy of the Lord is their strength (Nehemiah 8:10). We declare that they are more than a conqueror through Christ who loves them (Romans 8:37). In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Stand firm, dear one. The Lord is with you, and He will never let you go. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of your faith (Hebrews 12:2). The battle is His, and the victory is already won. You are loved, you are seen, and you are not alone.
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.
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