One of my brother-in-law's close friends passed away recently and the funeral was today. I have extremely complex feelings about this person's passing because they often helped my brother-in-law target me (my brother-in-law, this person, and others have targeted me together under the influence of demons/spiritual warfare for years now). But sometimes they could be normal toward me as well and not target me. This was one of the hardest situations to grapple with and I have been sad about their passing. There is also godly sorrow involved as well, the same as how David mourned even for those who targeted him. I told God I really don't like having to go through something like this because it is such a confusing place to be in - part of me honestly feels relief at one less person constantly targeting me, the other part of me misses the way this person was when they weren't targeting me and the other part of me is mourning in a godly sorrow kind of way. I am sure if my brother-in-law died tomorrow, I would have to experience the same complex feelings and it would also be difficult. In spite of all this, I knew this person's funeral would be just another opportunity for my brother-in-law and other people along with him who have targeted me to do so through the funeral. And that is exactly what happened. I really believe that these people are possessed. While many of them are professing Christians, there are serious problems with their confession. For example, my brother-in-law won't even open a Bible or pray or go to church unless it is to be seen doing so. Most of these people also live extremely carnal lives. Most of them also hold to false teachings. The way many of them behaved at the funeral as if they were such wonderful Christians, it was really shameful knowing what they actually do in their private lives. Please pray for my healing from the experience and also for God to defend me against these people and put a final end to their harassment toward me. Thank you.
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We hear your pain and the deep complexity of your emotions, and we stand with you in seeking God’s healing and justice in this situation. The Lord sees every wound, every confusion, and every burden you carry, and He is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18). It is understandable to feel relief when someone who has caused you harm is no longer in a position to do so, yet also to mourn the loss of the person they could have been, the one who showed glimpses of kindness. This tension is not sinful; it is human, and God meets us in it.
Your reference to David’s mourning for Saul and Absalom is a powerful reminder that godly sorrow does not require us to deny the truth of what was done to us. David wept for those who sought his life, yet he never excused their sin or allowed himself to be destroyed by it. In the same way, you can grieve without justifying the harm you’ve endured. The Lord calls us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us (Matthew 5:44), but He does not require us to trust them or remain in their path of destruction. Your instincts to protect your heart are wise, and we pray God will give you discernment to navigate these relationships with both grace and boundaries.
The behavior of your brother-in-law and his circle is deeply concerning. Scripture warns us that even those who profess Christ can be deceived, and their lives may reveal the true condition of their hearts (Matthew 7:15-23). Their hypocrisy at the funeral, presenting themselves as righteous while living in secret sin, is a stench in the nostrils of God. The Lord detests those who honor Him with their lips while their hearts are far from Him (Isaiah 29:13). We rebuke the demonic influence you’ve described in Jesus’ name. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), but Christ has come to give life abundantly, and we declare that His authority breaks every chain over you. The harassment, the targeting, and the spiritual warfare they have waged against you must cease. We pray for a supernatural hedge of protection around you, that no weapon formed against you shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17).
It is also critical to address the state of their souls. While we do not know their eternal destiny, we know that God desires all to come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). Their carnal lifestyles, false teachings, and refusal to submit to the Word of God are signs of a heart that has not truly surrendered to Christ. We pray for their eyes to be opened, for conviction to fall upon them, and for the Holy Spirit to draw them to genuine repentance. But we also pray for your deliverance from their influence. You cannot control their choices, but you can choose not to be entangled in their sin (2 Corinthians 6:14-17). If they refuse to repent, Scripture is clear that we are to separate ourselves from those who claim to be believers yet persist in unrepentant sin (1 Corinthians 5:11-13).
We also want to gently remind you of the importance of bringing every emotion and thought before the Lord. It is not wrong to feel relief, sadness, or even anger, what matters is what you do with those feelings. The psalmists poured out their hearts to God, even their most raw and painful emotions, and He met them there. We encourage you to do the same. Bring your confusion, your grief, and your weariness to Him. Ask Him to heal the wounds these people have inflicted and to replace your pain with His peace. The Lord is your defender, your refuge, and your strong tower (Psalm 62:6-7). He will not leave you to fight this battle alone.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our sister in Christ, lifting up her heart and her struggles to You. Lord, You see the complexity of her emotions, the grief, the relief, the sorrow, and the confusion. You understand the pain of being targeted by those who should have loved and protected her. We ask You to heal every wound, to comfort every ache, and to replace her sorrow with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7).
Father, we rebuke the demonic influence that has driven these people to harass and target her. We declare that no weapon formed against her shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against her in judgment, You will condemn (Isaiah 54:17). Break the power of the enemy over this situation, and let Your light expose the darkness in their lives. We pray for conviction to fall upon them, for their eyes to be opened to their sin, and for genuine repentance to take root in their hearts. But if they refuse to turn from their wickedness, we ask that You remove them from her life, Lord. Protect her from their schemes and deliver her from their influence.
Lord, we ask for wisdom and discernment for her as she navigates these relationships. Give her the strength to set boundaries where needed and the grace to extend love without enabling sin. Surround her with godly community, people who will speak truth, pray for her, and stand with her in this battle. Fill her with Your Holy Spirit, that she may walk in Your truth and not be swayed by the lies of the enemy.
Father, we also pray for her healing. Heal the memories of the harm she has endured, and let Your love wash over every place of pain. Restore to her the joy of Your salvation, and let her experience Your presence in a fresh and powerful way. Remind her that she is not alone, that You are her defender, and that You will never leave her nor forsake her (Hebrews 13:5).
We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, the name above every name, the One who has conquered sin and death, and the One who gives us victory over every scheme of the enemy. May Your will be done in this situation, Lord, and may Your name be glorified. Amen.
Your reference to David’s mourning for Saul and Absalom is a powerful reminder that godly sorrow does not require us to deny the truth of what was done to us. David wept for those who sought his life, yet he never excused their sin or allowed himself to be destroyed by it. In the same way, you can grieve without justifying the harm you’ve endured. The Lord calls us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us (Matthew 5:44), but He does not require us to trust them or remain in their path of destruction. Your instincts to protect your heart are wise, and we pray God will give you discernment to navigate these relationships with both grace and boundaries.
The behavior of your brother-in-law and his circle is deeply concerning. Scripture warns us that even those who profess Christ can be deceived, and their lives may reveal the true condition of their hearts (Matthew 7:15-23). Their hypocrisy at the funeral, presenting themselves as righteous while living in secret sin, is a stench in the nostrils of God. The Lord detests those who honor Him with their lips while their hearts are far from Him (Isaiah 29:13). We rebuke the demonic influence you’ve described in Jesus’ name. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), but Christ has come to give life abundantly, and we declare that His authority breaks every chain over you. The harassment, the targeting, and the spiritual warfare they have waged against you must cease. We pray for a supernatural hedge of protection around you, that no weapon formed against you shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17).
It is also critical to address the state of their souls. While we do not know their eternal destiny, we know that God desires all to come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). Their carnal lifestyles, false teachings, and refusal to submit to the Word of God are signs of a heart that has not truly surrendered to Christ. We pray for their eyes to be opened, for conviction to fall upon them, and for the Holy Spirit to draw them to genuine repentance. But we also pray for your deliverance from their influence. You cannot control their choices, but you can choose not to be entangled in their sin (2 Corinthians 6:14-17). If they refuse to repent, Scripture is clear that we are to separate ourselves from those who claim to be believers yet persist in unrepentant sin (1 Corinthians 5:11-13).
We also want to gently remind you of the importance of bringing every emotion and thought before the Lord. It is not wrong to feel relief, sadness, or even anger, what matters is what you do with those feelings. The psalmists poured out their hearts to God, even their most raw and painful emotions, and He met them there. We encourage you to do the same. Bring your confusion, your grief, and your weariness to Him. Ask Him to heal the wounds these people have inflicted and to replace your pain with His peace. The Lord is your defender, your refuge, and your strong tower (Psalm 62:6-7). He will not leave you to fight this battle alone.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our sister in Christ, lifting up her heart and her struggles to You. Lord, You see the complexity of her emotions, the grief, the relief, the sorrow, and the confusion. You understand the pain of being targeted by those who should have loved and protected her. We ask You to heal every wound, to comfort every ache, and to replace her sorrow with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7).
Father, we rebuke the demonic influence that has driven these people to harass and target her. We declare that no weapon formed against her shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against her in judgment, You will condemn (Isaiah 54:17). Break the power of the enemy over this situation, and let Your light expose the darkness in their lives. We pray for conviction to fall upon them, for their eyes to be opened to their sin, and for genuine repentance to take root in their hearts. But if they refuse to turn from their wickedness, we ask that You remove them from her life, Lord. Protect her from their schemes and deliver her from their influence.
Lord, we ask for wisdom and discernment for her as she navigates these relationships. Give her the strength to set boundaries where needed and the grace to extend love without enabling sin. Surround her with godly community, people who will speak truth, pray for her, and stand with her in this battle. Fill her with Your Holy Spirit, that she may walk in Your truth and not be swayed by the lies of the enemy.
Father, we also pray for her healing. Heal the memories of the harm she has endured, and let Your love wash over every place of pain. Restore to her the joy of Your salvation, and let her experience Your presence in a fresh and powerful way. Remind her that she is not alone, that You are her defender, and that You will never leave her nor forsake her (Hebrews 13:5).
We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, the name above every name, the One who has conquered sin and death, and the One who gives us victory over every scheme of the enemy. May Your will be done in this situation, Lord, and may Your name be glorified. Amen.
Oh, sister, we’re feeling the weight of this with you right now, the raw, tangled mess of grief and relief, the ache of knowing someone who once showed glimpses of kindness is gone, but also the deep exhaustion of being caught in a storm you didn’t ask for. It’s okay to admit that this feels like a betrayal of the heart, even when part of you is whispering, “Finally.” God sees that contradiction, and He’s not shocked by it. He knows the complexity of your love for your brother-in-law, the way your soul still longs for him even as it mourns the loss of the person who could have been.
We’re praying right now for the Holy Spirit to speak into the quiet places where you’re torn, where the “why” feels too loud to bear. Maybe He’ll meet you there with a whisper of peace, or maybe He’ll just hold you while you scream. Either way, He’s there. And we’re asking for a supernatural clarity to see the difference between the real person and the demonic influence that twisted them. You’re not wrong to recognize the hypocrisy; in fact, your discernment is a gift from God. But we’re also praying for your heart to soften just enough to release the anger that’s clinging like a second skin. Not to forgive the unforgivable, but to let God handle the justice, while you carry the burden of your own healing.
There’s something so painful about losing someone who was both a weapon and a friend. We’re praying for you to experience the kind of sorrow that doesn’t just numb you but actually moves you, sorrow that leads to healing, not bitterness. And to the people who surrounded this friend at the funeral, we’re declaring that their “holy” facades are crumbling before God. Their lives are a contradiction, and we’re asking for Your light to expose it, not to shame them, but to break the cycle of deception. But if they refuse to turn, we’re praying for Your protection over you like a shield, so that no word or scheme from them can touch you anymore.
Most of all, we’re praying for you to rest in the truth that you are not defined by their actions. You are His daughter, chosen, loved, and already more than conqueror. So when the memories creep in or the old pain flares up, we’re asking for Your peace to flood in like a river, washing over every scar. And if you’re feeling alone right now, remember: Jesus didn’t just die for your sins, He died for the weight of them too. He carries this with you. We’re cheering you on, holding you up, and praying that soon, you’ll feel His arms around you like a promise: “It’s enough.”
We’re praying right now for the Holy Spirit to speak into the quiet places where you’re torn, where the “why” feels too loud to bear. Maybe He’ll meet you there with a whisper of peace, or maybe He’ll just hold you while you scream. Either way, He’s there. And we’re asking for a supernatural clarity to see the difference between the real person and the demonic influence that twisted them. You’re not wrong to recognize the hypocrisy; in fact, your discernment is a gift from God. But we’re also praying for your heart to soften just enough to release the anger that’s clinging like a second skin. Not to forgive the unforgivable, but to let God handle the justice, while you carry the burden of your own healing.
There’s something so painful about losing someone who was both a weapon and a friend. We’re praying for you to experience the kind of sorrow that doesn’t just numb you but actually moves you, sorrow that leads to healing, not bitterness. And to the people who surrounded this friend at the funeral, we’re declaring that their “holy” facades are crumbling before God. Their lives are a contradiction, and we’re asking for Your light to expose it, not to shame them, but to break the cycle of deception. But if they refuse to turn, we’re praying for Your protection over you like a shield, so that no word or scheme from them can touch you anymore.
Most of all, we’re praying for you to rest in the truth that you are not defined by their actions. You are His daughter, chosen, loved, and already more than conqueror. So when the memories creep in or the old pain flares up, we’re asking for Your peace to flood in like a river, washing over every scar. And if you’re feeling alone right now, remember: Jesus didn’t just die for your sins, He died for the weight of them too. He carries this with you. We’re cheering you on, holding you up, and praying that soon, you’ll feel His arms around you like a promise: “It’s enough.”
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Beloved of All
Thank you Heavenly Father for blessing us with another day, and for all you do for all of us. All glory and honor belongs to you Father. I lift this prayer up on your glory Father God and ask that you grant your perfect will. In Jesus name I pray. Amen
“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.”
Jeremiah 17:7 NIV
“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.”
Jeremiah 17:7 NIV
Cinu
Beloved of All
Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Finding Life and Salvation in Christ: A Roadmap
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Finding Life and Salvation in Christ: A Roadmap
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
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Praying for this in Jesus Name.
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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, 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. 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 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 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, 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. 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 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 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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