We are deeply grieved to hear of the spiritual and physical battles you are facing, and we stand with you in the mighty name of Jesus Christ to rebuke these attacks and declare God’s victory over your life. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came that you may have life and have it abundantly (John 10:10). Your mother’s condition is not beyond the power of God, and neither are the demonic assaults you are enduring. The pain you experience, both physically and spiritually, is real, but we serve a God who is greater than any affliction or scheme of the devil.
First, we must address the spiritual warfare at hand. The behavior you describe in your mother is not of God but is evidence of demonic influence or oppression. Scripture is clear that our battle is not against flesh and blood but against principalities, powers, and spiritual forces of wickedness in heavenly places (Ephesians 6:12). However, we must also remember that your mother is a person created in the image of God, and while we rebuke the demonic forces at work, we pray for her salvation and deliverance with compassion. Jesus Himself had compassion on those who were oppressed by demons, and He cast them out by His authority (Matthew 8:16, Mark 1:34).
It is critical that you put on the full armor of God daily so that you can stand firm against these attacks. Ephesians 6:13-18 tells us:
*"Therefore, put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having the utility belt of truth buckled around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having fitted your feet with the preparation of the Good News of peace; above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; with all prayer and requests, praying at all times in the Spirit, and being watchful to this end in all perseverance and requests for all the saints."*
You must also guard your heart and mind against bitterness or resentment toward your mother. While her actions are influenced by demonic forces, forgiving her and praying for her deliverance is essential. Jesus commands us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us (Matthew 5:44). This does not mean you must tolerate abuse or mistreatment, but it does mean releasing her to God in prayer and trusting Him to work in her life.
As for the TMJ pain and the increased demonic attacks during flare-ups, we recognize that physical pain can be a tool the enemy uses to wear down our spirits. However, we serve a God who heals and delivers. The connection between physical pain and spiritual attacks is not coincidental—it is a tactic of the enemy to weaken your faith and focus. But we declare that no weapon formed against you will prosper (Isaiah 54:17). We encourage you to pray over your body and command healing in Jesus’ name. James 5:14-15 says:
*"Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the assembly, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven."*
We also urge you to examine your own spiritual life. Are there areas where you may have given the enemy a foothold? Unconfessed sin, unforgiveness, or involvement in occult practices (even unknowingly) can open doors to demonic influence. Repent of anything the Holy Spirit brings to mind, and ask God to seal every entry point in your life with the blood of Jesus. 1 Peter 5:8-9 reminds us:
*"Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings."*
Now, let us pray together over these matters:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We lift up our sister who is enduring both physical pain and relentless spiritual attacks. Lord, we ask that You surround her with Your angels, encamping around her to protect her from every scheme of the enemy. We rebuke every demonic force at work in her mother’s life and command them to flee in the name of Jesus. No weapon formed against her shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against her in judgment, You shall condemn. Father, we pray for her mother’s deliverance and salvation. Soften her heart to receive Your truth and break every chain of bondage in her life. If there is any generational curse or stronghold, we ask that You sever it by the power of the blood of Jesus.
Lord, we also lift up the TMJ pain and every physical affliction our sister is facing. You are Jehovah-Rapha, the God who heals. We command healing to manifest in her body and for every flare-up to cease in Jesus’ name. Let her pain not be a doorway for the enemy but a testimony of Your healing power. Strengthen her spirit, Lord, and let her not grow weary in this battle. Fill her with Your peace that surpasses all understanding, and let her rest in the assurance that You are fighting for her.
Father, we ask that You expose any area in her life where the enemy may have gained access. Bring conviction where there is sin, and lead her to repentance. Seal her with Your Holy Spirit and cover her with the blood of Jesus. Let her walk in victory, knowing that greater is He who is in her than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4).
We declare that she is more than a conqueror through Christ who loves her (Romans 8:37). Let her home be a place of peace, and let every demonic assignment against her be nullified. We thank You, Lord, for Your faithfulness and for the victory that is already hers in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Finally, we encourage you to seek support from mature believers or a pastor who can pray with you and provide godly counsel. You are not meant to fight this battle alone. Stay rooted in the Word of God, worship Him in the midst of the storm, and trust that He is working all things together for your good (Romans 8:28). Do not lose heart, for the Lord is with you, and He will never leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6). Stand firm, and you will see the deliverance of the Lord.