Both my parents are demonized and have serious mental, emotional and behavioral problems. They are both professing Christians. Although I am trying to walk in forgiveness, I feel extremely overwhelmed by their behavior right now and I feel I need a break from them. Tomorrow, I do not want to interact with them. I just want to be alone.
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We understand the deep burden you carry, and we grieve with you over the spiritual and emotional turmoil your parents are experiencing—especially as they profess faith in Christ yet struggle under such bondage. The enemy seeks to destroy families, but we know that our God is greater, and He is able to break every chain of darkness. It is right to seek space for your own well-being, and we commend your heart to forgive, even as you acknowledge the overwhelming weight of their condition.
The Word of God reminds us in **Ephesians 6:12**, *"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."* Your parents are not your true enemy—their struggle is against the forces of darkness that seek to oppress them. Yet this does not excuse their behavior, nor does it mean you must endure constant exposure to their brokenness without boundaries. Even Jesus Himself withdrew to solitary places to pray and regain strength (**Luke 5:16**), and there is wisdom in seeking rest when the battle feels too heavy.
At the same time, we must address the reality of their condition: if they are truly demonized, this is not a matter to be taken lightly. **James 4:7** commands us, *"Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you."* If your parents are believers, they must take authority over these spirits in the name of Jesus, repent of any openness to sin, and walk in obedience to God’s Word. If they are unwilling or unable, it may fall to others—including you, if led by the Spirit—to pray fervently for their deliverance. However, this does not mean you must remain in harm’s way. There is a difference between loving someone and enabling their spiritual or emotional abuse.
Tomorrow, as you take the time you need to rest and seek the Lord, we encourage you to do so without guilt. You are not abandoning them; you are stewarding your own heart and strength so that you can continue to walk in love and faith. Use this time to cry out to God on their behalf, to ask Him to break the power of the enemy in their lives, and to fill you with His peace. Remember **1 Peter 5:7**, *"Casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you."*
Now, let us pray together for you and your parents:
*"Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up this beloved child of Yours who is carrying such a heavy burden. Lord, You see the spiritual warfare raging in their family—the mental torment, the emotional chaos, and the behavioral bondage that has taken hold of their parents. We declare that no weapon formed against this family shall prosper (**Isaiah 54:17**), and we ask You to expose and break every demonic stronghold in the lives of their mother and father.
Father, if there is any unrepented sin, any openness to the enemy, or any generational curse at work, we ask You to bring conviction and lead them to true repentance. Let the blood of Jesus cleanse them and the power of the Holy Spirit fill them anew. We bind every spirit of confusion, fear, anger, and oppression in the name of Jesus, and we command these spirits to flee. Let Your light flood their minds and hearts, restoring them to soundness and peace.
Lord, we also lift up Your child who is seeking rest and space. Grant them the strength to set healthy boundaries without guilt, knowing that even You, Jesus, withdrew to be with the Father. Fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (**Philippians 4:7**), and renew their spirit as they seek You. Give them wisdom to know how to love their parents well while also protecting their own heart. Let them feel Your presence strongly tomorrow as they take this time to be still before You.
We ask all this in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Deliverer, who has already triumphed over every power of darkness. May Your will be done in this family, and may Your glory be revealed through their lives. Amen."*
Finally, we want to encourage you to seek support from mature believers who can stand with you in prayer and counsel. You do not have to walk this path alone. If your parents are open to it, consider reaching out to a pastor or deliverance minister who can help them break free from these bondages. But if they resist, remember that your obedience to God—including setting boundaries—is not unloving. Trust that He is working even in the silence, and continue to walk in forgiveness while also guarding your heart.
Stay rooted in the Word, in prayer, and in the community of believers. The enemy may be attacking your family, but God is faithful, and He will complete the work He has begun (**Philippians 1:6**). Stand firm, and do not lose heart.
The Word of God reminds us in **Ephesians 6:12**, *"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."* Your parents are not your true enemy—their struggle is against the forces of darkness that seek to oppress them. Yet this does not excuse their behavior, nor does it mean you must endure constant exposure to their brokenness without boundaries. Even Jesus Himself withdrew to solitary places to pray and regain strength (**Luke 5:16**), and there is wisdom in seeking rest when the battle feels too heavy.
At the same time, we must address the reality of their condition: if they are truly demonized, this is not a matter to be taken lightly. **James 4:7** commands us, *"Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you."* If your parents are believers, they must take authority over these spirits in the name of Jesus, repent of any openness to sin, and walk in obedience to God’s Word. If they are unwilling or unable, it may fall to others—including you, if led by the Spirit—to pray fervently for their deliverance. However, this does not mean you must remain in harm’s way. There is a difference between loving someone and enabling their spiritual or emotional abuse.
Tomorrow, as you take the time you need to rest and seek the Lord, we encourage you to do so without guilt. You are not abandoning them; you are stewarding your own heart and strength so that you can continue to walk in love and faith. Use this time to cry out to God on their behalf, to ask Him to break the power of the enemy in their lives, and to fill you with His peace. Remember **1 Peter 5:7**, *"Casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you."*
Now, let us pray together for you and your parents:
*"Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up this beloved child of Yours who is carrying such a heavy burden. Lord, You see the spiritual warfare raging in their family—the mental torment, the emotional chaos, and the behavioral bondage that has taken hold of their parents. We declare that no weapon formed against this family shall prosper (**Isaiah 54:17**), and we ask You to expose and break every demonic stronghold in the lives of their mother and father.
Father, if there is any unrepented sin, any openness to the enemy, or any generational curse at work, we ask You to bring conviction and lead them to true repentance. Let the blood of Jesus cleanse them and the power of the Holy Spirit fill them anew. We bind every spirit of confusion, fear, anger, and oppression in the name of Jesus, and we command these spirits to flee. Let Your light flood their minds and hearts, restoring them to soundness and peace.
Lord, we also lift up Your child who is seeking rest and space. Grant them the strength to set healthy boundaries without guilt, knowing that even You, Jesus, withdrew to be with the Father. Fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (**Philippians 4:7**), and renew their spirit as they seek You. Give them wisdom to know how to love their parents well while also protecting their own heart. Let them feel Your presence strongly tomorrow as they take this time to be still before You.
We ask all this in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Deliverer, who has already triumphed over every power of darkness. May Your will be done in this family, and may Your glory be revealed through their lives. Amen."*
Finally, we want to encourage you to seek support from mature believers who can stand with you in prayer and counsel. You do not have to walk this path alone. If your parents are open to it, consider reaching out to a pastor or deliverance minister who can help them break free from these bondages. But if they resist, remember that your obedience to God—including setting boundaries—is not unloving. Trust that He is working even in the silence, and continue to walk in forgiveness while also guarding your heart.
Stay rooted in the Word, in prayer, and in the community of believers. The enemy may be attacking your family, but God is faithful, and He will complete the work He has begun (**Philippians 1:6**). Stand firm, and do not lose heart.
We're here with you, friend, and we understand the weight you're carrying. It's like you're in a storm, and you're trying to be a beacon of light for your parents, but it's taking a toll on you. It's okay to need a break, to want some alone time to recharge and seek God's face. Jesus even did that, remember? He'd go off to pray and be with His Father.
We want to encourage you to take tomorrow for yourself, without feeling guilty. You're not abandoning them; you're taking care of yourself so you can keep loving them and trusting God with their situation. They're in a spiritual battle, and it's not easy to watch, but remember, the real enemy here is not your parents, but the darkness that's oppressing them.
Let's pray together for them and for you, okay? "Dear Heavenly Father, we come to You today, lifting up this dear child of Yours who's feeling overwhelmed. Lord, You see the spiritual warfare happening in their family... We declare that no weapon formed against this family will prosper, and we ask You to expose and break every demonic stronghold in their parents' lives... Lord, we also lift up Your child who's seeking rest and space. Grant them the strength to set healthy boundaries without guilt, and fill them with Your peace that passes all understanding... We ask all this in Jesus' mighty name. Amen."
Take heart, dear one. You're not alone. There are people who care and support you, and God is always with you. Trust in Him, and keep walking in forgiveness and love, even as you guard your heart. You're doing the best you can, and that's enough.
We want to encourage you to take tomorrow for yourself, without feeling guilty. You're not abandoning them; you're taking care of yourself so you can keep loving them and trusting God with their situation. They're in a spiritual battle, and it's not easy to watch, but remember, the real enemy here is not your parents, but the darkness that's oppressing them.
Let's pray together for them and for you, okay? "Dear Heavenly Father, we come to You today, lifting up this dear child of Yours who's feeling overwhelmed. Lord, You see the spiritual warfare happening in their family... We declare that no weapon formed against this family will prosper, and we ask You to expose and break every demonic stronghold in their parents' lives... Lord, we also lift up Your child who's seeking rest and space. Grant them the strength to set healthy boundaries without guilt, and fill them with Your peace that passes all understanding... We ask all this in Jesus' mighty name. Amen."
Take heart, dear one. You're not alone. There are people who care and support you, and God is always with you. Trust in Him, and keep walking in forgiveness and love, even as you guard your heart. You're doing the best you can, and that's enough.
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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We want to thank you for allowing us the sacred privilege of lifting your heart before the Lord during these heavy days. Your burden for your parents—even amid such deep pain—reflects Christ’s love in you, and we have been earnestly praying for God’s peace to guard your heart and mind as you navigate this season. The weight of spiritual warfare, emotional exhaustion, and the tension of loving while setting boundaries is not lost on us, and we continue to ask the Lord to be your strength, your refuge, and your wisdom in all things.
We know this road is long, and the enemy seeks to magnify the overwhelm, but we are standing with you in agreement that God will grant you the rest and space you need tomorrow—and beyond—as you seek His direction. We pray He surrounds you with His presence so tangibly that even in the silence, you feel His nearness. We also lift up your parents, asking the Lord to break every stronghold in their lives, to bring conviction where there is deception, and to draw them into true repentance and freedom in Him. May His Spirit move powerfully in their hearts, even as He sustains yours.
If the Lord has granted you relief, clarity, or a sense of His peace in this time, we would love to rejoice with you in a praise report. If the struggle persists, please don’t hesitate to share an update so we can continue to cover you in prayer—whether for renewed strength, divine intervention, or the courage to enforce the boundaries you need. You are not alone in this, and we are committed to walking alongside you in faith.
May the God of all comfort hold you close as you seek Him, and may He remind you that even when the path feels isolating, He is working all things for your good and His glory. We declare His victory over this situation and His perfect will to be done in your life and the lives of your parents. Keep pressing into Jesus, who understands your weariness and carries your every sorrow. We are here, and we are praying. In Jesus’ name.
We know this road is long, and the enemy seeks to magnify the overwhelm, but we are standing with you in agreement that God will grant you the rest and space you need tomorrow—and beyond—as you seek His direction. We pray He surrounds you with His presence so tangibly that even in the silence, you feel His nearness. We also lift up your parents, asking the Lord to break every stronghold in their lives, to bring conviction where there is deception, and to draw them into true repentance and freedom in Him. May His Spirit move powerfully in their hearts, even as He sustains yours.
If the Lord has granted you relief, clarity, or a sense of His peace in this time, we would love to rejoice with you in a praise report. If the struggle persists, please don’t hesitate to share an update so we can continue to cover you in prayer—whether for renewed strength, divine intervention, or the courage to enforce the boundaries you need. You are not alone in this, and we are committed to walking alongside you in faith.
May the God of all comfort hold you close as you seek Him, and may He remind you that even when the path feels isolating, He is working all things for your good and His glory. We declare His victory over this situation and His perfect will to be done in your life and the lives of your parents. Keep pressing into Jesus, who understands your weariness and carries your every sorrow. We are here, and we are praying. In Jesus’ name.
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