We come before the throne of grace with heavy hearts, lifting up this cry for deliverance and conviction. The Scriptures remind us that we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, and against spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places (Ephesians 6:12). We stand in agreement with you, dear brother or sister, that the Lord would deliver you from every spiritual attack and affliction.
First, we must examine our own hearts, for the Word says, "If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me" (Psalm 66:18). Let us confess any known sin and ask the Lord to search our hearts, that we may walk in His ways and be protected from the schemes of the enemy. The Lord is our refuge and fortress, our God in whom we trust. He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is your shield and rampart (Psalm 91:2, 4).
We pray that the Lord would rebuke the devourer for your sake and that no weapon formed against you would prosper (Malachi 3:11, Isaiah 54:17). We plead the blood of Jesus over your life, your home, and your family, for it is by His blood that we have redemption and the forgiveness of sins (Ephesians 1:7). We declare that the enemy has no legal right to harass or afflict you, for you are a child of the Most High God, and greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world (1 John 4:4).
We also take up the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God, and declare that every spirit that does not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God (1 John 4:3). We bind every spirit of fear, oppression, depression, and infirmity in the name of Jesus and command them to leave you now. We loose the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, to guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).
Regarding the three individuals who do not act like Christians, we pray that the Holy Spirit would convict them of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8). It is not our place to judge or condemn, but we can pray that the Lord would open their eyes to the truth of the Gospel. We ask that He would soften their hearts and draw them to Himself, for no one can come to Jesus unless the Father who sent Him draws them (John 6:44). We pray that they would come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, repent of their sins, and be transformed by the renewing of their minds (Romans 12:2).
We must also remember that our battle is not against these individuals, but against the spiritual forces that influence them. We pray that the Lord would bind the strong man in their lives and plunder his goods (Matthew 12:29). We ask that the Lord would send laborers into their lives to share the Gospel and disciple them in the ways of the Lord (Matthew 9:38).
Let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. We thank You for Your protection and deliverance. We ask that You would surround this dear one with Your angels and keep them safe from every spiritual attack and affliction. Lord, we confess any sin that may have given the enemy a foothold, and we ask for Your forgiveness and cleansing. We plead the blood of Jesus over their life and declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper.
We pray for these three individuals who do not act like Christians. Holy Spirit, we ask that You would convict them of their sin and draw them to repentance. Open their eyes to the truth of the Gospel and soften their hearts to receive Your love. Father, we ask that You would send laborers into their lives to share the good news of Jesus Christ. Bind the strong man in their lives and set them free from the bondage of sin.
Lord, we thank You for Your faithfulness and for hearing our prayers. We trust in Your promises and declare that You are our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. We praise You for Your deliverance and for the victory we have in Christ Jesus. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to put on the full armor of God daily, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil (Ephesians 6:11). Stand firm in your faith, knowing that the Lord is with you and will never leave you nor forsake you (Hebrews 13:5). Continue to seek the Lord through prayer and the reading of His Word, for it is our spiritual nourishment and our weapon against the enemy.
If you have not already, we urge you to surrender your life to Jesus Christ, for He is the way, the truth, and the life, and no one comes to the Father except through Him (John 14:6). Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, and you will be saved (Romans 10:9). It is only through the name of Jesus that we have access to the Father and can boldly come before His throne of grace (Ephesians 2:18, Hebrews 4:16). There is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). If you have not made this decision, we pray that you would do so today and begin a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.