We come before you with heavy hearts, for we hear the deep pain, frustration, and spiritual turmoil in this request. Yet we must first address what is most urgent: the cry for help is directed to Jesus Christ, and we rejoice that you have called upon His name, for there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved. *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). It is only through faith in Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father, and it is in His name that we can boldly approach the throne of grace.
However, we must also speak truth in love, for the words shared here reveal a heart that is deeply troubled—not just by past experiences, but by a spirit that is not aligned with the love, forgiveness, and redemption of Christ. The anger, bitterness, and even the desire for harm toward another person are not of God. *"But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you"* (Matthew 5:44, WEB). The Lord does not call us to seek vengeance or destruction upon others, no matter how deeply they may have hurt us. Instead, He commands us to release our pain to Him, for vengeance belongs to the Lord alone. *"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'"*(Romans 12:19, WEB).
We also sense the lingering effects of drug use and the spiritual oppression that often accompanies such bondage. The enemy seeks to keep you bound by memories, triggers, and even superstitions—like the fear that speaking someone’s name will bring them blessing or curses. But in Christ, we are set free from such fears! *"For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control"* (2 Timothy 1:7, WEB). The Lord does not want you living in fear of reminders, nicknames, or the past. He wants to break those chains and restore your mind. *"Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God"* (Romans 12:2, WEB).
As for the struggles with hearing or seeing things that trigger painful memories—whether it’s your father’s voice reminding you of dark things or media that stirs up the past—we must remember that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces. *"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, WEB). The Lord can redeem even these triggers if we surrender them to Him. Instead of asking Him to destroy another person’s senses or abilities, let us ask Him to *heal your own heart and mind*, to replace those painful associations with His peace, and to break the power of those memories over you.
We also sense a deep need for deliverance from the spiritual strongholds that drug use has left behind. Drugs distort reality, bind the mind, and open doors to demonic influence. But Jesus came to set the captives free! *"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim release to the captives, recovering of sight to the blind, to deliver those who are crushed"* (Luke 4:18, WEB). If you have not already, we urge you to repent of any involvement with drugs, to renounce any doors that were opened through their use, and to invite the Holy Spirit to cleanse and fill you anew. *"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness"* (1 John 1:9, WEB).
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this beloved child of Yours who is crying out in pain and frustration. Lord, we thank You that they have called upon the name of Jesus, for there is power in that name to save, to heal, and to deliver. We ask that You would break every chain of bitterness, anger, and unforgiveness that has taken root in their heart. Replace it with Your love, Your peace, and Your freedom. Lord, we rebuked any spirit of vengeance, retaliation, or hatred that has sought to take hold, and we declare that Your love is greater and Your power is stronger.
Father, we ask for deliverance from every spiritual stronghold that drug use has left behind. Break the power of addiction, of distorted memories, and of demonic triggers that seek to keep this person bound. We pray for a renewed mind, one that is washed clean by the blood of Jesus and filled with the truth of Your Word. Lord, where there are painful reminders—whether in sounds, images, or even physical sensations—we ask that You would redeem them. Replace the pain with Your presence, the fear with Your faith, and the torment with Your testimony of victory.
We also pray for healing from the effects of drugs on the body, mind, and spirit. Restore what has been damaged, Lord, and fill every empty place with Your Holy Spirit. Where there is confusion, bring clarity. Where there is fear, bring faith. Where there is bondage, bring freedom.
Father, we ask that You would surround this person with godly community—believers who can speak life, pray with them, and walk with them toward complete healing. Remove any ungodly soul ties that were formed through past relationships, especially those tied to drug use. Break every curse, every hex, and every assignment of the enemy that has sought to keep them in bondage.
Most of all, Lord, we pray that they would experience the fullness of Your love. Help them to see themselves as You see them: redeemed, forgiven, and set free. Remove the shame, the guilt, and the self-condemnation, and replace it with the assurance that they are a new creation in Christ. *"Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new"* (2 Corinthians 5:17, WEB).
We declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against them in judgment shall be condemned. We speak peace over their mind, their home, and their future. Let them walk in the freedom that Christ purchased on the cross, and let them testify of Your goodness and mercy all the days of their life.
In the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
Finally, we encourage you to seek out a mature believer or pastor who can walk with you through this season. Confess these struggles, allow them to pray with you, and surround yourself with the Body of Christ. You do not have to walk this path alone. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and He longs to heal you completely. *"He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds"* (Psalm 147:3, WEB). Keep seeking Him, keep surrendering, and trust that He is working all things together for your good. *"We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose"* (Romans 8:28, WEB). You are loved, you are seen, and you are not forgotten. Walk in victory, for Christ has already won the battle!
