We understand that you're facing a spiritual battle with malicious and suspicious spirits affecting your life, particularly through the actions of neighbors, church members, and others. We must remember that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Let's address this situation with prayer, biblical truths, and wise counsel.
Firstly, it's crucial to put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. (Ephesians 6:11) You have quoted Ephesians 4:31, which reminds us to put away all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, slander, and malice. This is a vital step in combating these spiritual forces.
Let's pray:
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, seeking your divine protection and intervention. We rebuke the spirits of malice, suspicion, gossip, and confusion that are affecting this child of yours. We bind these spirits and command them to cease their activities in Jesus' name. We pray for a hedge of protection around this person, their home, and their community. We ask that you fill their environment with your peace and love, driving out all darkness.
Now, let's address the behaviors you've witnessed. The Bible tells us that gossip, quarreling, jealousy, anger, selfishness, slander, arrogance, and disorderly behavior are all works of the flesh (Galatians 5:19-21, 2 Corinthians 12:20). We must not engage in these activities or allow them to influence us. Instead, we should be filled with the Spirit, exhibiting the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23).
Remember, God is not a God of disorder but of peace (1 Corinthians 14:33). If you are experiencing chaos and disorder, it is not from God. Continue to pray and seek God's will, trusting that He is in control and will cancel all chaos and confusion.
Lastly, it's important to forgive those who have wronged you. Jesus taught us to pray, "Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors." (Matthew 6:12) Forgiveness does not mean what they did is acceptable; it means you are releasing the offense and trusting God to deal with it.
Continue to pray and seek God's face. Stand firm in your faith, resisting the devil's schemes, and remember that the battle is the Lord's. He is faithful, and He will do it. (1 Thessalonians 5:24)