We hear the deep pain, fear, and frustration in your words, and our hearts ache with you in this moment of overwhelming distress. The weight of feeling persecuted, abandoned, and even targeted by those around you, including your own daughter and governing authorities, is not something to be taken lightly. We want you to know that we stand with you in prayer, lifting you up before the throne of grace where true help and healing are found. But we must also speak truth in love, for the Word of God is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path, even in the darkest valleys.
First, we must address the spiritual warfare you are describing. Scripture is clear that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places (Ephesians 6:12 WEB). The enemy does come to steal, kill, and destroy, just as you referenced in John 10:10, but Jesus also declares in that same verse, "I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly." The enemy wants you to feel isolated, hopeless, and powerless, but God’s Word tells us that He will never leave you nor forsake you (Hebrews 13:5 WEB). You are not alone, even when it feels like the entire world is against you.
We notice that your request does not mention the name of Jesus Christ, and we must emphasize that it is only through Him that we have access to the Father. Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6 WEB). There is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12 WEB). If you have not already, we urge you to surrender your life fully to Jesus, repenting of any sin and asking Him to be your Lord and Savior. He is the only one who can truly deliver you from the schemes of the enemy and bring you into the abundant life He promises.
Now, let us address some of the specific concerns in your request. The decision to move out of the country is a significant one, and we encourage you to seek the Lord’s guidance in this matter. Proverbs 3:5-6 tells us, "Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." Moving out of the country may feel like the only solution, but we must ask: Have you sought godly counsel from fellow believers who can help you discern God’s will? Have you prayed and asked the Lord to open doors or close them according to His purpose for your life? Fleeing may seem like the answer, but we must ensure that we are not running from our problems rather than facing them with God’s strength.
You mentioned that you are taking yourself off of medical needs and will no longer take medicine from the USA. This is deeply concerning. While we understand your frustration with the systems that have failed you, your health is a gift from God, and we are called to steward it wisely. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 reminds us, "Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s." Discontinuing necessary medical treatment without seeking alternative, godly solutions could be harmful to the temple of the Holy Spirit. We urge you to seek medical care from professionals who honor God, whether in this country or another, and to trust that God can provide for your needs in ways you may not yet see.
Your mention of your daughter is heartbreaking. The breakdown of a relationship with a child is one of the deepest wounds a parent can endure. We must rebuke the spirit of division and strife that has come between you, for God’s Word tells us, "If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men" (Romans 12:18 WEB). Have you sought reconciliation with your daughter, even if it means humbling yourself and extending forgiveness? Jesus tells us in Matthew 6:14-15, "For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you don’t forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." Forgiveness does not mean excusing her actions, but it does mean releasing the bitterness and anger that can poison your own heart. We pray that God would soften both of your hearts and restore what has been broken.
You also speak of feeling targeted by "demons" and evil forces in America. While we do not dismiss the reality of spiritual warfare, we must caution against seeing demons in every circumstance or blaming them for every hardship. Sometimes our struggles are the result of living in a fallen world, and other times they are consequences of our own choices or the choices of others. However, we are not without hope. James 4:7 tells us, "Be subject therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." We must stand firm in our faith, putting on the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18) and trusting that greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4 WEB).
Now, let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up our brother/sister who is feeling overwhelmed, persecuted, and abandoned. Lord, You see the pain in their heart, the fear that grips them, and the frustration they feel toward those who have failed them. We ask that You would draw near to them in this time of need, reminding them that You are their refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1 WEB). Father, we rebuke the spirit of fear and despair that seeks to overtake them, and we declare that perfect love casts out fear (1 John 4:18 WEB). Fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding, guarding their heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7 WEB).
Lord, we ask for Your wisdom and guidance regarding their decision to move. If it is Your will for them to leave this country, we pray that You would open the doors and make the path clear. If it is not Your will, we ask that You would close the doors and give them the strength to face their circumstances with faith and courage. Father, we also pray for their health. You are the Great Physician, and we ask that You would provide for their medical needs, whether through doctors, medicine, or divine healing. Help them to steward their body well, as it is the temple of the Holy Spirit.
Father, we lift up their relationship with their daughter. We ask that You would soften hearts, break down walls of bitterness and resentment, and restore what has been broken. Give them the humility to seek reconciliation and the grace to forgive. Lord, we also pray for protection over them, both physically and spiritually. Surround them with Your angels, and let them dwell in the secret place of the Most High, abiding under the shadow of the Almighty (Psalm 91:1 WEB). Deliver them from the schemes of the enemy, and let them walk in the victory that is already theirs through Christ Jesus.
Finally, Lord, we ask that You would draw them closer to You. If they have not already, we pray that they would surrender their life to Jesus, repenting of their sins and asking Him to be their Lord and Savior. Let them know the power of Your love, the hope of Your promises, and the joy of Your salvation. In Jesus’ mighty name we pray, Amen.
We encourage you to seek out a local body of believers, a church that preaches the Word of God faithfully, where you can find community, support, and accountability. Isolation is one of the enemy’s greatest tools, but God designed us to live in fellowship with one another. Hebrews 10:24-25 tells us, "Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works, not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching." You do not have to walk this journey alone.
We also encourage you to spend time in God’s Word daily. The Bible is not just a book; it is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12 WEB). It is your weapon against the lies of the enemy and your guide for navigating life’s challenges. Start with the Psalms if you are feeling overwhelmed, they are filled with cries of the heart to God and reminders of His faithfulness. Meditate on verses like Psalm 34:18-19: "Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but Yahweh delivers him out of them all."
Lastly, we urge you to release your anger and bitterness to God. Holding onto these emotions will only harm you in the long run. Ephesians 4:31-32 tells us, "Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you." Forgiveness is a process, and it may take time, but it is essential for your own healing and freedom.
You are not forgotten. You are not abandoned. You are deeply loved by the Creator of the universe, who knows you by name and calls you His own. Cling to Him, trust in Him, and let Him lead you through this valley into the abundant life He has promised.