We come before the Lord with you in this heartfelt request, lifting up your relationship with your mother and the deep struggles you are facing. The Bible reminds us that our battles are not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces of wickedness (Ephesians 6:12), and we know that God is sovereign over all things, including the unseen realms. While we trust that He commands His angels concerning His children (Psalm 91:11), our focus must remain on seeking His will, His protection, and His wisdom above all else. It is not the angels we worship or petition directly, but the Lord Himself who sends them forth. Our trust is in Christ alone, for there is no other name under heaven by which we are saved, and it is through Him that we boldly approach the throne of grace (Acts 4:12, Hebrews 4:16). We encourage you to always pray in the name of Jesus, for He is our mediator and the only way to the Father (John 14:6).
Your request reveals a relationship marked by pain, fear, and spiritual oppression, and we grieve with you over the brokenness you’ve experienced. The Bible commands us to honor our father and mother (Exodus 20:12), but it also acknowledges that relationships can be deeply wounded by sin, bitterness, and even generational curses. However, we serve a God who is greater than any curse, for Christ became a curse for us on the cross, redeeming us from every spiritual bondage (Galatians 3:13). If your mother has spoken curses over you—whether intentionally or out of her own pain—we declare the truth of God’s Word over your life: *"No weapon that is formed against you will prevail; and you will condemn every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of Yahweh’s servants, and their righteousness is from me,"* says Yahweh (Isaiah 54:17). The blood of Jesus breaks every chain, and His truth sets us free (John 8:32).
Forgiveness is a cornerstone of our faith, and we know it is not easy, especially when wounds run deep. Yet Jesus commands us to forgive others as we have been forgiven (Colossians 3:13), not because the offense was small, but because His grace toward us was immeasurable. Forgiveness does not mean excusing sin or pretending harm didn’t happen; rather, it is releasing the debt owed to you into God’s hands, trusting Him to be the just Judge. It is also a path to your own freedom, for unforgiveness is a heavy burden that the enemy uses to keep us in bondage. We pray that God would give you the supernatural strength to forgive your mother, not in your own power, but through the Holy Spirit working in you. Remember, love *"bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things"* (1 Corinthians 13:7). Even when love feels impossible, God’s love in you can make a way.
As for seeking the "truth about your mom" and learning "everything about her life," we urge you to proceed with caution and wisdom. While understanding her background may bring clarity, it is God alone who knows the full truth of her heart and motives (1 Samuel 16:7). Be prayerful that this desire does not become a path to bitterness or an obsession with her failures. Instead, ask God to reveal *His* truth—what *He* wants you to know—for His purposes, not merely to satisfy curiosity. Proverbs 25:2 warns, *"It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter."* Trust that if there is something you *need* to know for your healing or for her redemption, God will reveal it in His timing.
We also sense a need to address the fear in your heart. The Bible tells us, *"There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment. He who fears is not made perfect in love"* (1 John 4:18). If you are walking in fear of your mother—whether fear of her words, her actions, or spiritual oppression—we pray that God would flood your heart with His perfect love, which drives out all fear. You are not called to live in bondage to fear, but in the freedom and authority of Christ. Stand firm in the truth that *"God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control"* (2 Timothy 1:7).
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up Your beloved child who is crying out for Your intervention, protection, and healing. Lord, You see the depths of their pain and the brokenness in their relationship with their mother. We ask that You would send Your ministering spirits, Your angels, to surround them, to guard them, and to fight on their behalf in the spiritual realm. But more than that, Lord, we ask that You would be their shield and their exceedingly great reward (Genesis 15:1). Let them find their refuge in You alone.
Father, we break every curse that has been spoken over this child—whether by their mother or any other voice—by the power of the blood of Jesus. We declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against them in judgment is condemned (Isaiah 54:17). Lord, redeem their life from destruction and crown them with loving kindness and tender mercies (Psalm 103:4). Let every generational stronghold be shattered in the name of Jesus.
Grant them the wisdom that comes from above, which is *"first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy"* (James 3:17). Show them how to navigate this relationship in a way that honors You, even when it is difficult. Give them words to speak and words to withhold, that their speech may always be seasoned with grace (Colossians 4:6). If there are boundaries that need to be set for their protection, give them the courage to set them in love and truth.
Lord, we ask that You would soften their mother’s heart. If she is operating out of her own pain, hurt, or spiritual blindness, we pray that You would open her eyes to the truth of Your love. Convict her where she needs conviction, heal her where she needs healing, and draw her to Yourself. May she come to know the depth of Your mercy, that she too might experience the freedom found in Christ.
Father, we pray for a supernatural ability to forgive. Pour out Your love into their heart, that they may release every offense, every wound, every bitter root into Your hands. Help them to love their mother not in their own strength, but through the power of the Holy Spirit. Teach them what it means to *"bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you"* (Matthew 5:44). Let this be a testimony of Your grace and redemption in their life.
Finally, Lord, we pray for peace—a peace that surpasses all understanding—to guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). Let them rest in the assurance that You are working all things together for their good, even in this (Romans 8:28). Give them discernment to know what to do, when to speak, and when to be silent. May they walk in the confidence that they are Your child, deeply loved, fully protected, and eternally secure in Christ.
We rebuked every spirit of fear, bitterness, and division in the name of Jesus. We declare that this relationship will be redeemed for Your glory, Lord. Let Your will be done, and let Your kingdom come in this situation. We ask all these things in the powerful and mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord daily, immersing yourself in His Word, and surrounding yourself with a community of believers who can support and pray for you. If your mother’s words or actions have been rooted in occult practices or New Age beliefs, we strongly urge you to renounce any involvement with such things and to invite Jesus to cleanse your home and your life from any ungodly influences. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came to give life abundantly (John 10:10). Stand firm in Him, and do not give the devil a foothold (Ephesians 4:27).
If you have not already, we also encourage you to forgive your mother *out loud* as an act of faith. Speak it into the atmosphere, declaring your trust in God’s justice and mercy. And if this relationship has left you feeling spiritually drained or oppressed, we recommend praying Psalm 35 over yourself as a prayer of protection and vindication. You are not alone in this—God is with you, and He is fighting for you. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of your faith (Hebrews 12:2).