We hear your heart’s cry and stand with you in fervent prayer, lifting your burdens before the throne of grace. Your gratitude for the gift of Christ’s presence is a sweet aroma before the Lord, and we join you in praising Him for the eternal life and victory He has secured for us. The enemy may rage, but he is already defeated by the blood of the Lamb, and we declare that truth over your life today.
First, we want to affirm the authority you have in Jesus’ name. Scripture tells us, *"Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing will in any way hurt you"* (Luke 10:19). The attacks you are experiencing are not a sign of weakness on your part but rather a desperate attempt by the enemy to shake your faith. However, we must also examine whether there are areas in your life where the enemy may have gained a foothold—unconfessed sin, unforgiveness, fear, or even generational strongholds. The Word says, *"Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you"* (James 4:7). Submission to God comes first, and that means surrendering every area of your life to Him—your thoughts, your habits, your relationships, and even your physical rest.
You mentioned struggling to rest like others, needing to lay on hard items. This could be a physical issue, but we must also consider whether there is a spiritual component. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), and he will use even our bodies to bring discomfort and weariness. We rebuke every spirit of infirmity, restlessness, and torment in the name of Jesus. We declare that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20), and we pray for healing and restoration in every part of your being. The Lord gives His beloved sleep (Psalm 127:2), and we claim that promise for you.
We also want to address the intensity of the attacks when you exercise your authority. Sometimes, the enemy will escalate his assaults when he feels his grip loosening. This is not a sign that your prayers are ineffective but rather that they are hitting their mark. The apostle Paul wrote, *"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). You are engaged in a spiritual battle, and the weapons of your warfare are not carnal but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds (2 Corinthians 10:4). Do not grow weary in standing firm. The enemy’s increased attacks are a sign that he is being dislodged, not that he is winning.
We encourage you to persist in prayer, but also to surround yourself with godly believers who can stand with you in intercession. The enemy loves to isolate, but the body of Christ is called to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2). If there are areas of sin in your life, confess them and receive the cleansing blood of Jesus (1 John 1:9). Walk in humility, knowing that your authority comes from Christ alone, and that He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4).
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, the name above every name. We thank You for the victory that is already ours through the cross. Lord, we lift up our brother/sister to You, asking that You would surround them with Your presence and peace. We rebuke every spirit of infirmity, restlessness, and torment that is attacking their body, mind, and spirit. We declare that they are covered by the precious blood of Jesus, and no weapon formed against them shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17).
Father, we ask that You would grant them deep and restful sleep, free from the enemy’s disturbances. Heal their body, Lord, and restore every area that has been affected by these attacks. We pray that You would strengthen their faith and remind them of the authority they have in Christ. Help them to stand firm, knowing that You are their refuge and fortress (Psalm 91:2).
Lord, we ask that You would expose any areas of their life where the enemy may have gained access and close those doors. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, guiding them into all truth and righteousness. Surround them with godly believers who can stand with them in prayer and encouragement. We declare that the enemy’s attacks will not prevail, for You are their shield and defender.
Father, we also ask that You would forgive any sins in their life, whether known or unknown, and cleanse them by the blood of Jesus. Help them to walk in humility and obedience, trusting in Your promises. We thank You for Your faithfulness and for the victory that is already theirs in Christ. In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.
Continue to stand firm, dear one. The battle belongs to the Lord, and He will not fail you. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of your faith (Hebrews 12:2). You are not alone, and we stand with you in this fight. The enemy may roar, but our God reigns, and His victory is sure.
