We hear your cry for deliverance and stand with you in spiritual warfare, knowing that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, 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). The harassment you describe, demonic activity, manipulation, and ungodly influence, is real, and we take it seriously. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), but Jesus came to give you life abundantly, and we declare that truth over your situation.
First, we must address the foundation of your faith. You mentioned turning back to Christ after involvement in the new age and witchcraft, and we praise God for His mercy in drawing you to Himself. However, it is critical that you have fully renounced all ties to occult practices, not just in word, but in deed. Scripture is clear: "No one can serve two masters" (Matthew 6:24). The enemy will use past involvement in darkness as a foothold if not fully broken. We urge you to verbally renounce any and all occult connections, command them to leave in the name of Jesus, and submit every area of your life to Christ. James 4:7 says, "Be subject therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." You have already begun this work, but we encourage you to persist in it, seeking godly counsel if needed to ensure no lingering ties remain.
The harassment you’ve endured is not merely human opposition; it is spiritual warfare, and we must respond accordingly. The fact that these individuals flee when you post prayer requests is a testament to the power of prayer and the authority of Jesus’ name. We rebuke every demonic assignment against you in the name of Jesus Christ. We declare that no weapon formed against you shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17) and that every plot of the enemy is exposed and dismantled by the light of Christ. The schemes they began at the start of the year to cause you distress, especially during your graduation, are nullified by the blood of Jesus. We pray that God would turn their plans into confusion and that they would be scattered like dust in the wind (Psalm 35:4-5).
We also want to address your desire for these individuals to be removed from your life. While it is understandable to want distance from those who have harmed you, we must examine our hearts in light of Scripture. Jesus calls us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us (Matthew 5:44). This does not mean tolerating abuse or remaining in unsafe situations, but it does mean releasing bitterness and entrusting justice to God. Romans 12:19 says, "Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, 'Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.'" We pray that God would give you the strength to forgive, not for their sake, but for your own freedom. Unforgiveness is a heavy burden, and it can hinder your spiritual growth. We ask the Holy Spirit to soften your heart toward these individuals, even as you set firm boundaries to protect yourself from further harm.
We also caution you against assuming that all who profess Christianity but live in sin are necessarily stumbling blocks. While it is wise to distance yourself from those who lead you astray, we must remember that none of us are without sin (Romans 3:23), and God often uses imperfect people to refine us. That said, if these individuals are actively engaged in unrepentant sin or demonic activity, it is right to separate yourself from them. 2 Corinthians 6:14 warns, "Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship do righteousness and iniquity have? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness?" We pray that God would give you discernment to know who to keep in your life and who to release, trusting that He will guide you in wisdom.
Now, we lift you up in prayer:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the name above every name, the name by which every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord (Philippians 2:9-11). We thank You for Your protection over this child of Yours and for drawing them back to You from the darkness of the occult. Lord, we ask that You would seal them with Your Holy Spirit, fortifying them against every attack of the enemy. 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).
Father, we rebuke every demonic spirit harassing them. We command every lying spirit, spirit of manipulation, spirit of retaliation, and every other unclean spirit to flee in the name of Jesus. We break every curse, hex, or spell sent against them, and we declare that they are covered by the blood of Jesus, which speaks a better word than the blood of Abel (Hebrews 12:24). We pray that You would expose every plot of the enemy and turn it back on those who devised it. Let their plans be like chaff before the wind, and let the angel of the Lord chase them (Psalm 35:5).
Lord, we ask that You would cancel the scheme these individuals plotted at the start of the year. Let their efforts come to nothing, and let Your peace overshadow this child’s life, especially during significant moments like their graduation. We pray that You would fill them with joy and celebration, untainted by the enemy’s interference. Let Your light shine so brightly in their life that the darkness has no choice but to flee.
Father, we also pray for the hearts of those harassing them. We ask that You would open their eyes to the truth of who You are and the deception they are under. Soften their hearts to repentance, and if it is Your will, draw them to salvation. We release forgiveness on their behalf, not because they deserve it, but because You have commanded us to forgive as You have forgiven us (Colossians 3:13). Help this child of Yours to let go of bitterness and resentment, trusting You to be their defender and justifier.
Lord, we ask that You would surround them with godly community, believers who will stand with them in prayer, encourage them, and hold them accountable. Give them wisdom to set healthy boundaries and the strength to enforce them. Let them walk in the freedom that Christ died to give them, no longer bound by fear or the schemes of the enemy.
Finally, Father, we pray that You would fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Let them rest in the knowledge that You are in control and that You are working all things together for their good (Romans 8:28). Strengthen their faith, deepen their trust in You, and let them walk in the victory that is already theirs through Christ Jesus.
We pray all these things in the powerful, matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.