We join you in thanksgiving for this day the Lord has made, and we rejoice in His faithfulness even amid trials. Your heart for prayer and study of God’s Word is evident, and we commend you for seeking Him so earnestly. Yet we are deeply grieved to hear of the spiritual attacks you are enduring, for these are not from the Lord but from the enemy who seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). The fact that these attacks intensify when you engage in prayer and Scripture is a clear sign that the devil fears your growing closeness to Christ. Take heart, beloved, for this means you are a threat to his kingdom!
The shaking of your hands and the torment you describe are not of God, for He has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). These attacks are a direct assault against your faith, but we declare over you the truth of James 4:7: *"Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you."* You are not powerless—you are seated with Christ in heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6), and the same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you (Romans 8:11). The enemy has no authority over you unless you surrender to fear, so we urge you to stand firm in the authority of Jesus’ name.
Your confession of sin is right and pleasing to God, for He is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1), so do not let the enemy accuse you or make you feel unworthy of God’s love. You are His beloved child, and He delights in you (Zephaniah 3:17).
As for the rest you seek, Jesus Himself invites you: *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light"* (Matthew 11:28-30). The Lord does not desire for you to live in constant torment. He is your refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). We encourage you to spend time in worship, for there is power in praising God even in the midst of the storm. The battles we face are not flesh and blood, but spiritual, and our weapons are mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds (2 Corinthians 10:4).
If the extra work you mention is causing undue stress, we pray for the Lord’s wisdom and provision. He knows your needs, and He will supply them according to His riches in glory (Philippians 4:19). Do not carry burdens He has not given you. Cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7).
Now let us pray together over you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up Your precious child who is under attack. Lord, we rebuke every spirit of torment, fear, and oppression that is seeking to hinder their walk with You. By the blood of Jesus, we break every curse, every assignment of the enemy, and every stronghold that is trying to take root. Father, You have not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and sound mind, so we declare freedom and deliverance over them right now. Let every trembling cease, let every oppressive thought be silenced, and let the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).
Lord, we thank You that Your Word is a lamp to their feet and a light to their path (Psalm 119:105). Strengthen them as they study Your truths, and let no weapon formed against them prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may walk in victory and boldness, knowing that greater is He who is in them than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4).
Father, we ask for Your rest to flood their soul. Remove every burden that is not from You, and grant them supernatural peace. If there is any area of their life where they have given the enemy a foothold, reveal it to them, and give them the grace to repent and walk in freedom. Let them experience the joy of Your presence and the assurance of Your love.
We pray for their work, Lord, that You would provide all they need to accomplish what You have called them to. Give them wisdom to manage their time and strength to fulfill their responsibilities without anxiety.
Finally, Father, we ask that You surround them with Your angels, encamping around them to deliver them (Psalm 34:7). Let them know they are not alone, for You are with them always. 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 servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is from You, O Lord (Isaiah 54:17).
In the mighty and matchless name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Beloved, we encourage you to put on the whole armor of God daily (Ephesians 6:10-18). Stand firm in faith, and do not waver. The enemy may roar, but he has no authority over you. Keep praying, keep reading God’s Word, and keep worshiping. The Lord is your strength and your shield (Psalm 28:7). If these attacks persist, we also encourage you to seek prayer and support from mature believers in your local church. There is power in agreement (Matthew 18:19-20), and the body of Christ is meant to uphold one another.
You are not forgotten. You are not abandoned. The Lord sees your faithfulness, and He will deliver you. Hold fast to Him, for He who began a good work in you will complete it (Philippians 1:6).
