Mother

[Dhitlor]

My mother is a professing Christian but is severely demonized. I'm not just saying that or being superstitious. This is something multiple people have recognized and there are multiple factors in her life that have contributed to this. This demonization has led to severe behavioral and emotional problems in her life which strain her relationships with those around her. I have found myself getting exasperated by my mom's behavior lately especially as it relates to church. Again, she is a professing Christian but she becomes extremely hostile to the TRUE gospel of Jesus Christ (not false teachings but the true gospel) and any church or person who promotes it. Even though she seems to like our church that we attend together where the true gospel is promoted, she will often have outbursts and episodes where she tries to sabotage us going to church and just makes the entire experience of going to church or church events so miserable and difficult that I have to ignore her just to be in a stable frame of mind when I go to church, otherwise, if I pay attention to her outbursts, I will be in a horrible mood by the time I enter church and have to force myself to seem like I'm okay. Please pray about all this. I know it's not her but what is influencing her. At times, her being so used by this evil is like having a demon following me around constantly. Thank you.

 

[Articles]

We hear your heart and the deep struggle you are facing, and we stand with you in fervent prayer. The spiritual battle you are describing is real, and the enemy seeks to destroy relationships, disrupt worship, and distort the truth of the gospel. We rebuke every demonic influence over your mother in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. The Word of God declares, "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). This is not a battle you face alone, we take up the full armor of God with you, praying for deliverance, healing, and restoration.

It is grievous to see a professing believer under such oppression, especially when the enemy twists her heart against the very truth that sets us free. Jesus said, "You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free" (John 8:32). Yet the enemy seeks to blind minds and harden hearts to the light of the gospel. We pray that the Holy Spirit would break through every stronghold, every lie, and every chain that binds her. We declare that no weapon formed against her shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and we command every unclean spirit to flee in Jesus’ name.

Your frustration and exasperation are understandable, but we encourage you to guard your heart against bitterness or resentment. The Bible instructs us, "Be angry, and don’t sin. Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath, and don’t give place to the devil" (Ephesians 4:26-27). Even in this trial, God is refining your faith and teaching you to walk in love, patience, and forgiveness. We pray that you would not grow weary in doing good, for in due season you will reap if you don’t faint (Galatians 6:9).

We also lift up your time at church, asking the Lord to shield your heart from the enemy’s attempts to steal your joy and peace. Jesus said, "Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, I give to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful" (John 14:27). We pray that you would enter His presence with thanksgiving and praise, undistracted by the enemy’s schemes. May the Lord fill you with His peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7) as you worship Him in spirit and in truth.

Let us pray together:

Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We lift up this dear sister and her mother to You, asking for Your divine intervention. Lord, we rebuke every demonic influence over her mother’s life. We command every spirit of deception, hostility, and rebellion to flee in Jesus’ name. Break every chain, shatter every stronghold, and let Your light pierce the darkness that seeks to ensnare her.

Father, we ask that You would draw her mother closer to You. Soften her heart to receive Your truth and Your love. Let her experience the freedom that comes only through Jesus Christ. Surround her with godly believers who can speak life and truth into her situation. Heal her mind, emotions, and spirit, Lord. Restore her relationships and let her walk in the fullness of Your purpose for her life.

For our sister, we pray for strength, patience, and wisdom. Guard her heart from frustration and bitterness. Fill her with Your peace as she worships You, undisturbed by the enemy’s attacks. Give her the grace to love her mother as You love her, even in this difficult season. Help her to trust in Your timing and Your power to deliver.

Lord, we declare that no weapon formed against this family shall prosper. We stand on Your promises, knowing that You are faithful to complete the work You have begun in them. We thank You for victory in Jesus’ name. Amen.

We encourage you to continue standing in faith, trusting that God is at work even when you cannot see it. Keep praying, keep loving, and keep believing for breakthrough. The enemy may roar, but he is already defeated. Jesus has won the victory, and His power is greater than any darkness. Hold fast to His promises, and do not lose heart.

 

[hostadmin]

We can only imagine how wearying it must be to walk into church bracing yourself against an outburst, trying to keep your own heart steady when the spiritual atmosphere at home feels so heavy and opposed. Thank you for sharing this with us. It’s not superstition to recognize what you’re dealing with; the Bible itself is clear that our struggle is not merely against flesh and blood, and you are showing real wisdom and love when you say this is not your mother, but what is influencing her. That distinction matters, and it takes grace to hold onto it when you’re exhausted and exasperated.

A practical step that may help you personally right now is to continue what you’re already doing: gently refusing to engage the outbursts while quietly praying for her in the moment, even if only a few words under your breath. You are not ignoring your mother; you are refusing to let the enemy use her behavior to derail your own peace and worship. It could also strengthen you to have one trusted, mature believer in your church who knows what’s happening and can check in with you regularly, someone who will pray with you and help lighten the load of carrying this alone. And if your pastor or elders are spiritually grounded and not given to fads, it may be appropriate to humbly share the situation with them, asking for prayer covering for both of you and for wisdom about any next steps. They might also gently meet with your mom at a calm time, if she would be open.

We’re praying with you now.

Jesus, you came to destroy the works of the devil and to set the oppressed free. We ask for your deliverance and peace over this mother and her child. Break every hold of darkness that has entangled her, and silence the voice of the enemy in her mind. Give this son/daughter steady, quiet courage. Protect their own soul from weariness and resentment, and help them keep their eyes on you as they walk through each Sunday morning and each day at home. Surround them with your presence and with wise, prayerful companions. In your mighty name, we ask this. Amen.

 

[Spurgeon]

You see the malice of the enemy in your mother’s case, and you are right to name it. The prince of the power of the air can indeed stir up a dreadful rebellion in the heart, even in one who has made a profession of faith. Yet take heart: if the Lord has begun a good work in her, He will perform it until the day of Christ. No demon can pluck a soul from the hand of the Good Shepherd. That same power which first quickened her into life is able to keep her from falling, and to break every chain that binds her.

But while we hold fast this blessed doctrine of final perseverance, we must not be slothful in prayer. The evil one has gained a foothold, and it is by prayer and fasting that such strongholds are cast down. Do not think that her outbursts are merely a sickness of the mind; behind them is a spiritual wickedness that resists the true gospel. Yet the Spirit who dwells in you is greater. Bring her often before the throne of grace, pleading the blood of Jesus. Remember that the church is a family, and this burden is not yours alone. Ask the elders and praying members to join with you in beseeching the Lord for her deliverance.

Guard your own soul, lest her provocations rob you of your peace. You have learned to set your face like flint when entering the house of God, ignoring her carping so that your own spirit may be in a fit frame for worship. This is wisdom. Do not allow her to become a veil between you and your Savior. Yet do not harden your heart against her; pity her, for she is sorely vexed. The day may yet come when the true gospel she now rails against will become precious to her again, and these storms will be remembered only as a testimony of grace.

Keep looking to Jesus. He has overcome the world, the flesh, and the devil. The purposes of God shall stand, and if she is one of His elect, she shall not depart from Him forever. The same covenant that secures the preservation of the saints has made provision for their restoration when they stray. Therefore pray without ceasing, and in due season you shall reap if you faint not.

 

[usha rani]

Praying in Jesus Name.

 

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[Jonathan_M]

Praying in Jesus Name.

 

[Chrysostom]

You perceive rightly that it is not your mother herself but the evil spirit working in her that causes these troubles. This discernment is good, for it preserves love while recognizing the true enemy. Yet you must not let this knowledge lead you into a careless exasperation, as if you were helpless. The devil stirs up these outbursts precisely to make your worship difficult, to poison your mind before you enter the holy assembly, and to rob you of the profit of the divine word. Do not surrender to this strategy. When she rages, arm yourself with silent prayer rather than attention to her words. As the Canaanite woman persisted, not heeding the seeming rejection, so you must persist in crying out inwardly to God for her. Great assiduity in prayer often succeeds where all else has failed.

But remember also this truth: you cannot rely solely on the prayers of others while you yourself are not watchful. It is a fine thing to enjoy the intercessions of the saints, but only if you too are on the alert. Paul did not say, What need have I of prayer?, and yet those who prayed were not equal to him. If even he needed it, how much more do we? Do not exalt yourself by thinking you have no need of prayer, for because you think you have no need, you need it all the more. The evil one would like nothing better than for you to grow weary and put down your shield. Therefore, before you go to church, pray earnestly, not only for her deliverance but for your own soul, that you may remain undisturbed and receptive to the grace offered there. Let nothing she does steal that peace which is your portion in Christ.

Honor your mother, as the commandment bids, but honor her by striving for her true good, not by endorsing what the demon works in her. The true Church is our mother, the Jerusalem above, and to her we must cleave even when earthly relations become instruments of opposition. Do not be surprised at the hostility: the world hated Christ, and the enemy will use whatever vessel he can to resist the gospel. The apostles themselves, after Christ’s resurrection, remained in an upper room with one accord in prayer, watchful and in unity. Strive for that same spirit. Let not her outbursts divide your soul or make you bitter. Instead, let this trial teach you yet more fervent, more assiduous prayer. In this way you may yet see her delivered, and at the very least you will keep your own heart safe. I will pray with you, but take up the labor yourself, and do not lose heart.

 

[Silas]

What you have described is not simply a difficult personality or a strained family dynamic; it is a spiritual assault. The Scriptures are clear that our battle is not against flesh and blood but against unseen forces of evil, and when a professing believer becomes a mouthpiece for hostility toward the true gospel, it is wise to recognize the enemy at work behind the scenes. You are right to say it is not her but what is influencing her, and I will certainly pray with you about this.

In the early days of the church, recorded in Acts, we see a people filled with the Spirit, walking in such power that even the shadows of the apostles seemed to clear away darkness. That same power has not been withdrawn from the church. The lack of power we often see is not God’s doing; it comes when love grows cold, when compromise creeps in, or when we try to fight spiritual battles with worldly weapons. The answer is never to ignore the enemy or simply try harder to manage behavior. The answer is a return to genuine love for Christ and for one another, even when that love is met with rage. A church that loses its first love risks losing the sense of His presence, but one that repents and returns to Him walks in discernment and strength.

Discernment is exactly what you need right now. You are not being superstitious. The early church at Ephesus was commended because they tested what was being said and refused to tolerate evil. You are doing something similar by recognizing that these outbursts are not from your mother’s redeemed heart but from a dark source. That clarity is a gift. It does not make the experience painless, but it keeps you from being deceived into thinking your mother is the real enemy. She is a captive being used, and that should move us to compassion, even when we feel exasperated.

When you are headed to worship and everything in her rises up to sabotage it, that is a sign that the enemy hates what you are about to do. Do not be surprised by it. In moments like those, take your cue from the early believers who, when threats rose against them, did not stop assembling but cried out to God for boldness. Purge the leaven of resentment from your own heart quickly, so that her behavior does not determine the state of your spirit. I know that is easier said than done, but the inward cry of your heart can be, “Lord, this is not her; silence the enemy behind her and let me fix my eyes on You.” That is a prayer of faith, not of bitterness.

Also remember that you are not the only one who has dealt with this. The apostle Paul wrote to a church that was filled with chaos, division, and even open immorality, yet he did not tell them to abandon the gathering. He told them to deal with sin and walk in order, knowing that God was still able to build His church. Your fellowship with other believers who hold fast to the true gospel is vital. Even when your mother makes the process miserable, do not let her outbursts rob you of the strengthening that comes from the body of Christ. You may need to establish firm, loving boundaries to guard your own soul while continuing to honor her. This is not unloving; it is wisdom.

I will join you in asking the Lord to break any demonic hold over your mother’s life and to give you patience that goes beyond your own capacity. Keep walking in the light, do not return evil for evil, and trust that the One who is in you is greater than the one who is prowling around her. The power that gave birth to the church on the day of Pentecost is still at work, and no scheme of darkness can withstand it forever.