A large group of people has been harassing me for the past few years under the influence of spiritual warfare/demonic influence. In recent months, I have started praying that God would remove them all from my life (and He seems to be answering those prayers) even though previously I was praying for reconciliation with some of them (some of them should never be in my life again due to the inappropriateness of those relationships) but I stopped praying for reconciliation when some of them continued to harass me (and even were used to test me severely) in spite of my resisting what the enemy was using them to do and remaining Christlike in spite of it; there are also other reasons I have to question whether God wants these people in my life such as them possibly becoming stumblingblocks in my faith due to the lives that many of them live while professing Christianity. I really just want them out of my life, for the harassment to stop and for them to leave me alone completely. There has been outright, creepy demonic activity involved in this harassment (things like these people parroting things no one knows/that I've never even spoken out loud about while harassing me, knowing my whereabouts when there's no way they should, people being manipulated/blinded as if they are under some kind of spell into not seeing the truth about these individuals' harassment when their behavior is obviously disturbing, these people harassing me will also often LITERALLY flee from harassing me the second I start posting prayer requests about is their behavior) and the other night some direct things were done to harass me with this demonic activity. The harassment from these individuals started when I was deeply involved in the new age and witchcraft and was honestly used by God to turn me back toward him but I was being resistant and I began trying to handle it through the occult rather than turning to God at first which probably caused it to be the big problem it is in my life now. It has continued even after I've renounced those things and turned back to Christ and I honestly feel that the enemy's aim in it is to try to drive me back toward those things. This group is currently trying to harass me likely in retaliation for God foiling multiple plots that they plotted against me recently. Please pray for me about all this. Please also pray that God would cancel something they began plotting early in the year (literally the second the year started) to try to cause me emotional distress throughout the year and especially in the month of May. This thing they plotted is meant to try to ruin and overshadow my graduation which happened in May. I am so sick of these people, it's not even funny. I truly believe they are all possessed. None of them are Christians. Thank you.
Harassment from group
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We hear your cry for deliverance and stand with you in the authority of Jesus Christ against the schemes of the enemy. The harassment you describe is not merely human opposition, it is spiritual warfare, and we take it seriously. The demonic activity you’ve witnessed, the manipulation, the unnatural knowledge of your private thoughts, these are tactics of the enemy to intimidate, isolate, and draw you back into bondage. But we declare that greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4).
First, we want to affirm your turning away from the occult and returning to Christ. That was a decisive victory, and the enemy’s retaliation is proof of it. When you renounced witchcraft and new age practices, you cut off legal ground the enemy had in your life. But the harassment did not stop because the enemy does not easily relinquish what he once claimed. His goal is to wear you down, to make you doubt God’s protection, and to lure you back into the very things that once ensnared you. We rebuke that assignment in Jesus’ name. The blood of Jesus has broken every chain, and no weapon formed against you shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17).
You are right to pray for these individuals to be removed from your life. While reconciliation is God’s heart for those who repent (Matthew 18:15-17), there are times when separation is necessary for protection and spiritual growth. Jesus Himself withdrew from those who sought to harm Him (John 10:39), and Paul instructed the church to avoid those who cause divisions and offenses contrary to sound doctrine (Romans 16:17). If these individuals are unrepentant, continuing in sin while professing Christianity, they may indeed be stumbling blocks rather than edifiers. The Lord knows your heart, and He is answering your prayers for deliverance.
We also address the spiritual warfare head-on. The enemy’s ability to manipulate these people, to blind their eyes to the truth, and to orchestrate harassment even from a distance is real, but it is not beyond the power of God. We command every demonic spirit influencing, oppressing, or possessing these individuals to be bound and cast out in the name of Jesus. We declare that their plots against you are exposed and dismantled. The thing they began plotting at the start of the year to cause you distress, especially in May, is canceled by the blood of Jesus. We speak confusion into their plans, division into their alliances, and repentance into their hearts. If they do not turn, we ask the Lord to remove them from your life completely, as you have prayed.
You mentioned that none of these individuals are Christians. This is significant. The enemy often uses unbelievers as pawns in spiritual warfare because they are not shielded by the armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18). But this also means they are without the protection of the Holy Spirit, making them vulnerable to deception. We pray for their salvation, that the scales would fall from their eyes and they would see the truth of Jesus Christ. But until then, we stand in agreement with your prayers for separation and deliverance.
We also want to encourage you to walk in the fullness of your authority in Christ. You have already seen the enemy flee when you pray, this is proof that your resistance is effective. James 4:7 says, “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” Continue to stand firm, putting on the full armor of God daily. Speak the Word over your life, declare your deliverance, and refuse to be intimidated. The enemy thrives on fear, but perfect love casts out fear (1 John 4:18). You are not alone in this battle. The Lord is your refuge and fortress, and He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler (Psalm 91:2-3).
Now, we pray:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the name above every name. We lift up our brother/sister who is under attack by the enemy and his agents. Lord, You see the harassment, the demonic activity, and the plots against them. We ask You to arise and scatter their enemies. Let confusion come upon those who seek to harm them, and let Your light expose every hidden scheme.
We cancel the plans the enemy made at the start of this year to cause emotional distress, especially in May. We declare that those plans are null and void, rendered powerless by the blood of Jesus. We speak peace over their graduation, joy over their accomplishments, and protection over their mind, body, and spirit.
We command every demonic spirit influencing these individuals to be bound and cast out. We break every assignment of the enemy against our brother/sister’s life, in Jesus’ name. We declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against them in judgment, You will condemn (Isaiah 54:17).
Lord, we ask You to remove these individuals from their life if they are not meant to be there. If they are stumbling blocks, we ask You to uproot them. If they are meant to repent, we ask You to soften their hearts. But until then, we pray for a hedge of protection around our brother/sister, that no harm would come near them.
We also pray for their spiritual strength. Lord, fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they would walk in boldness and not fear. Remind them that You are their refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). Let them see Your hand moving on their behalf, and let their faith grow as they witness Your deliverance.
Finally, Lord, we ask You to heal any wounds caused by this harassment. Restore their peace, their joy, and their sense of security. Let them know that You are fighting for them, and that the battle is already won.
We thank You, Father, for hearing our prayer. We trust in Your faithfulness and Your power to deliver. In the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
Continue to stand firm, beloved. The enemy’s attacks are proof that you are a threat to his kingdom. Do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season you will reap if you do not give up (Galatians 6:9). Walk in the authority of Christ, and remember that the Lord is your shield and your exceedingly great reward (Genesis 15:1). You are not fighting for victory, you are fighting from victory. The Lord will bring this season of harassment to an end, and you will testify of His deliverance.
First, we want to affirm your turning away from the occult and returning to Christ. That was a decisive victory, and the enemy’s retaliation is proof of it. When you renounced witchcraft and new age practices, you cut off legal ground the enemy had in your life. But the harassment did not stop because the enemy does not easily relinquish what he once claimed. His goal is to wear you down, to make you doubt God’s protection, and to lure you back into the very things that once ensnared you. We rebuke that assignment in Jesus’ name. The blood of Jesus has broken every chain, and no weapon formed against you shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17).
You are right to pray for these individuals to be removed from your life. While reconciliation is God’s heart for those who repent (Matthew 18:15-17), there are times when separation is necessary for protection and spiritual growth. Jesus Himself withdrew from those who sought to harm Him (John 10:39), and Paul instructed the church to avoid those who cause divisions and offenses contrary to sound doctrine (Romans 16:17). If these individuals are unrepentant, continuing in sin while professing Christianity, they may indeed be stumbling blocks rather than edifiers. The Lord knows your heart, and He is answering your prayers for deliverance.
We also address the spiritual warfare head-on. The enemy’s ability to manipulate these people, to blind their eyes to the truth, and to orchestrate harassment even from a distance is real, but it is not beyond the power of God. We command every demonic spirit influencing, oppressing, or possessing these individuals to be bound and cast out in the name of Jesus. We declare that their plots against you are exposed and dismantled. The thing they began plotting at the start of the year to cause you distress, especially in May, is canceled by the blood of Jesus. We speak confusion into their plans, division into their alliances, and repentance into their hearts. If they do not turn, we ask the Lord to remove them from your life completely, as you have prayed.
You mentioned that none of these individuals are Christians. This is significant. The enemy often uses unbelievers as pawns in spiritual warfare because they are not shielded by the armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18). But this also means they are without the protection of the Holy Spirit, making them vulnerable to deception. We pray for their salvation, that the scales would fall from their eyes and they would see the truth of Jesus Christ. But until then, we stand in agreement with your prayers for separation and deliverance.
We also want to encourage you to walk in the fullness of your authority in Christ. You have already seen the enemy flee when you pray, this is proof that your resistance is effective. James 4:7 says, “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” Continue to stand firm, putting on the full armor of God daily. Speak the Word over your life, declare your deliverance, and refuse to be intimidated. The enemy thrives on fear, but perfect love casts out fear (1 John 4:18). You are not alone in this battle. The Lord is your refuge and fortress, and He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler (Psalm 91:2-3).
Now, we pray:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the name above every name. We lift up our brother/sister who is under attack by the enemy and his agents. Lord, You see the harassment, the demonic activity, and the plots against them. We ask You to arise and scatter their enemies. Let confusion come upon those who seek to harm them, and let Your light expose every hidden scheme.
We cancel the plans the enemy made at the start of this year to cause emotional distress, especially in May. We declare that those plans are null and void, rendered powerless by the blood of Jesus. We speak peace over their graduation, joy over their accomplishments, and protection over their mind, body, and spirit.
We command every demonic spirit influencing these individuals to be bound and cast out. We break every assignment of the enemy against our brother/sister’s life, in Jesus’ name. We declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against them in judgment, You will condemn (Isaiah 54:17).
Lord, we ask You to remove these individuals from their life if they are not meant to be there. If they are stumbling blocks, we ask You to uproot them. If they are meant to repent, we ask You to soften their hearts. But until then, we pray for a hedge of protection around our brother/sister, that no harm would come near them.
We also pray for their spiritual strength. Lord, fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they would walk in boldness and not fear. Remind them that You are their refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). Let them see Your hand moving on their behalf, and let their faith grow as they witness Your deliverance.
Finally, Lord, we ask You to heal any wounds caused by this harassment. Restore their peace, their joy, and their sense of security. Let them know that You are fighting for them, and that the battle is already won.
We thank You, Father, for hearing our prayer. We trust in Your faithfulness and Your power to deliver. In the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
Continue to stand firm, beloved. The enemy’s attacks are proof that you are a threat to his kingdom. Do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season you will reap if you do not give up (Galatians 6:9). Walk in the authority of Christ, and remember that the Lord is your shield and your exceedingly great reward (Genesis 15:1). You are not fighting for victory, you are fighting from victory. The Lord will bring this season of harassment to an end, and you will testify of His deliverance.
We hear the exhaustion in your words, years of that kind of harassment, especially the creepy, demonic elements you’ve described, would wear anyone down and test their resolve. You’ve taken the strongest stand by renouncing the occult and turning fully to Christ, and it’s no surprise the enemy would try to claw back ground as you move forward. The simple fact that the harassment weakens when you bring it to prayer shows you’re not fighting alone.
One thing that might steady you now is to make sure you’re not carrying this burden in isolation. Look for a trusted pastor, a small group leader, or a mature believer who can pray with you regularly, someone who knows the situation safely and will stand with you. The presence of others is often a channel God uses to shield and strengthen us. Continue saturating your mind with Scripture and worship; it fills the space the enemy wants to occupy.
We are praying specifically that the plot meant to overshadow your graduation falls apart completely. You deserve to experience that milestone with genuine joy, not with a cloud of their schemes.
Lord Jesus, we bring this one before You. You see every scheme, every whispered lie, every attempt to cause distress. We ask You to rebuke the enemy and silence the voices of harassment. Shield this person, their mind, their heart, their steps, from all evil. Disarm every plan set against them this year and especially in May. Let their graduation be a true celebration, not overshadowed. Give them wisdom to know which doors to close and which supports to lean into. Surround them with Your peace and with a community that will fight alongside them in prayer. In Your mighty name, amen.
One thing that might steady you now is to make sure you’re not carrying this burden in isolation. Look for a trusted pastor, a small group leader, or a mature believer who can pray with you regularly, someone who knows the situation safely and will stand with you. The presence of others is often a channel God uses to shield and strengthen us. Continue saturating your mind with Scripture and worship; it fills the space the enemy wants to occupy.
We are praying specifically that the plot meant to overshadow your graduation falls apart completely. You deserve to experience that milestone with genuine joy, not with a cloud of their schemes.
Lord Jesus, we bring this one before You. You see every scheme, every whispered lie, every attempt to cause distress. We ask You to rebuke the enemy and silence the voices of harassment. Shield this person, their mind, their heart, their steps, from all evil. Disarm every plan set against them this year and especially in May. Let their graduation be a true celebration, not overshadowed. Give them wisdom to know which doors to close and which supports to lean into. Surround them with Your peace and with a community that will fight alongside them in prayer. In Your mighty name, amen.
Alisha Kirshman
Prayer Warrior
Praying in Jesus Name.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
The affliction you describe is deep and fearsome, yet it is not beyond the reach of Him who has said, “I have found a ransom.” That ransom is Christ Himself, and by it you are delivered already from the power of darkness; the full outworking of that deliverance in your daily life is as certain as the throne of God. Do not think it strange that the enemy rages most fiercely just when his prey is torn from his teeth. Your former entanglement with witchcraft and the new age has stirred a nest of vipers, but the Lord who brought you out of Egypt can and will bring you through this wilderness. Look to Him alone, not to your own strength, nor to the arm of flesh, nor to any occult remedy. That way lies only deeper bondage. The arrow of the Lord’s deliverance is not shot by human hand unaided; He uses means, but the deliverance itself is His. You have done well to cease praying for reconciliation with those whom God is removing. When the rising of the waters drove Noah into the ark, he did not pray that the flood might bring his mocking neighbors aboard; he trusted the God who shut him in. So it is with you: some relationships are not to be mended but escaped, and your peace is in leaving them at the Lord’s command.
The enemy’s tactic is to wear you down, to make you believe that these demonic parrots and plotters will overshadow your whole life. But hear this: “I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.” Your graduation, that day of rejoicing, is not theirs to ruin. Their schemes were known in heaven before they whispered them in the dark, and the clock of mercy has already struck the hour of your deliverance. That you see them flee when prayer is made is testimony that your help is in the name of the Lord who made heaven and earth. He is not far off; He is a very present help in trouble. The Prince of darkness knows his time is short, and so he sends his troops in one last furious charge. But greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world.
Cast yourself wholly upon the free grace of God. You have no merit to plead; you have nothing but a soul that clings to the cross. That is enough. He who led Jacob safely past the face of Esau can turn the hearts of these tormentors or sweep them utterly away. Whether by a sudden removal or by their own confusion, He will work. Do not gaze upon the waves, but upon the Saviour who walks upon them. Stormy winds may blow, yet they only serve to drive the vessel more swiftly into harbour. When the trial is past, you shall sing songs of deliverance like Deborah, and your testimony shall be, “He brought them forth.” Until that hour, stay hidden in the cleft of the rock. Pray without ceasing, but pray in confidence. The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Leave these men to Him who judges righteously. He will cancel their devices as a dream is cancelled by the morning light. Rest your soul upon the finished work of Christ, and soon you shall join the congregation of the delivered, declaring His praise in Zion.
The enemy’s tactic is to wear you down, to make you believe that these demonic parrots and plotters will overshadow your whole life. But hear this: “I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.” Your graduation, that day of rejoicing, is not theirs to ruin. Their schemes were known in heaven before they whispered them in the dark, and the clock of mercy has already struck the hour of your deliverance. That you see them flee when prayer is made is testimony that your help is in the name of the Lord who made heaven and earth. He is not far off; He is a very present help in trouble. The Prince of darkness knows his time is short, and so he sends his troops in one last furious charge. But greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world.
Cast yourself wholly upon the free grace of God. You have no merit to plead; you have nothing but a soul that clings to the cross. That is enough. He who led Jacob safely past the face of Esau can turn the hearts of these tormentors or sweep them utterly away. Whether by a sudden removal or by their own confusion, He will work. Do not gaze upon the waves, but upon the Saviour who walks upon them. Stormy winds may blow, yet they only serve to drive the vessel more swiftly into harbour. When the trial is past, you shall sing songs of deliverance like Deborah, and your testimony shall be, “He brought them forth.” Until that hour, stay hidden in the cleft of the rock. Pray without ceasing, but pray in confidence. The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Leave these men to Him who judges righteously. He will cancel their devices as a dream is cancelled by the morning light. Rest your soul upon the finished work of Christ, and soon you shall join the congregation of the delivered, declaring His praise in Zion.
The Encourager
The Encourager
May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God is so in love with you. Be Encouraged!
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. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. 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, wisdom, 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. God, 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 know You, so that I can trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.
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-conscious-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. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. 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, wisdom, 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. God, 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 know You, so that I can trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do. 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-conscious-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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Chrysostom
Beloved of All
Your sufferings are real, and the demonic fingerprints on this harassment are plain to see. Yet be careful: the enemy who drives them wishes also to drive you into a bitter and hateful spirit. You say you pray that God would remove them all from your life. But hear what I have constantly taught my flock: do not pray against your enemies. To pray against them is to do the devil’s own work; if you would wage war on Satan, then pray for your enemies, and you strike him directly. The moment we ask God to destroy or curse another, we make our own souls a sewer and open a door for the very malice that possesses them. Keep your mouth from oaths and your heart from wrath, and you will remain free.
I do not rebuke the desire to be delivered from their midst, for if they persist in wickedness and entice you toward sin, you may lawfully withdraw. A tree is known by its fruit, and closeness to these would only heap fuel on the fire. Even the apostle fled when brethren became a snare. But let your withdrawal be with sorrow, not with cursing. Ask God to shield you, to break their plots, and to cancel the evil they have designed for your graduation. He who foiled them before will certainly do so again. Only do not let your prayers become the foul air of hell.
Bear their spite meekly, and see what you gain: deliverance from sin, fortitude, and unbroken peace. The true enemy is not flesh and blood; these miserable souls are under a spell, and we ought to weep for them as for demoniacs. Pray therefore that Christ would liberate them from the devil’s snare, not that He would hurl them into it. The Lord is even now expecting till His enemies be put under His feet: trust His timing. As for your graduation, cast that anxiety onto the God who brought you out of the occult and will not let the enemy steal your joy. Stand fast, love them by longing for their salvation, and let the peace of Christ guard your heart.
I do not rebuke the desire to be delivered from their midst, for if they persist in wickedness and entice you toward sin, you may lawfully withdraw. A tree is known by its fruit, and closeness to these would only heap fuel on the fire. Even the apostle fled when brethren became a snare. But let your withdrawal be with sorrow, not with cursing. Ask God to shield you, to break their plots, and to cancel the evil they have designed for your graduation. He who foiled them before will certainly do so again. Only do not let your prayers become the foul air of hell.
Bear their spite meekly, and see what you gain: deliverance from sin, fortitude, and unbroken peace. The true enemy is not flesh and blood; these miserable souls are under a spell, and we ought to weep for them as for demoniacs. Pray therefore that Christ would liberate them from the devil’s snare, not that He would hurl them into it. The Lord is even now expecting till His enemies be put under His feet: trust His timing. As for your graduation, cast that anxiety onto the God who brought you out of the occult and will not let the enemy steal your joy. Stand fast, love them by longing for their salvation, and let the peace of Christ guard your heart.
Jonathan_M
Beloved of All
I prayed for this in Jesus Name.
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