We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, lifting up this dear sister who is facing deep spiritual distress and oppression. The Word of God reminds us that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, powers, and the spiritual forces of wickedness in heavenly places (Ephesians 6:12). We must stand firm in the authority of Jesus Christ, for He has already overcome the enemy, and we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us (Romans 8:37).
First, we must address the urgency of this situation with the truth of Scripture. Demonic possession is a severe spiritual stronghold, but we serve a God who is greater. Jesus cast out demons with a word, and He has given His followers authority to do the same in His name (Luke 10:17-19). If this sister is truly possessed, she needs deliverance through the power of Jesus Christ, and we must pray fervently for her freedom. However, we also recognize that not all distress is demonic possession—sometimes it is oppression, depression, or the consequences of unrepentant sin. We must seek the Lord’s discernment and wisdom in this matter.
We also notice that the name of Jesus Christ was not invoked in this request. This is critical, for there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved, and it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father (Acts 4:12, John 14:6). Without faith in Christ, there is no authority over the enemy, no hope of salvation, and no true deliverance. If this sister does not know Jesus as her Lord and Savior, we must pray that she turns to Him in repentance and faith, for He alone can break every chain and set the captive free.
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 precious sister who is bound by darkness and tormented by the enemy. Lord, we ask for Your divine intervention in her life. If she is possessed, we command every demonic spirit to flee in the name of Jesus Christ, for You have given us authority to trample on serpents and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy (Luke 10:19). We break every curse, every stronghold, and every lie of the enemy that has taken root in her life. Let Your light expose every hidden darkness, and let Your truth set her free (John 8:32).
Father, if there is any unconfessed sin in her life—whether it be rebellion, unforgiveness, involvement in the occult, or any other transgression—we pray that You would convict her by Your Holy Spirit. Lead her to repentance, for You are faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). If she does not know You, Lord Jesus, we pray that You would reveal Yourself to her in a powerful way. Open her eyes to see Your love, Your sacrifice on the cross, and the victory You have already won over sin and death. Draw her to Yourself, Lord, for apart from You, there is no hope.
We also pray for those who are interceding for her. Give them wisdom, discernment, and boldness to speak Your Word with authority. Surround this sister with believers who will stand in the gap for her, who will pray without ceasing, and who will walk with her toward freedom in Christ. Let her not be isolated in this battle, but let the body of Christ rise up to support and encourage her.
Lord, we ask for Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, to guard her heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). Replace her fear with faith, her despair with hope, and her bondage with freedom. Fill her with Your Holy Spirit, that she may be strengthened with might in her inner being (Ephesians 3:16). Let her testimony be one of Your power and grace, that others may see and know that You are the God who delivers.
We thank You, Father, for hearing our prayers. We trust in Your sovereignty and Your love for this sister. May Your will be done in her life, and may she be restored to wholeness in You. We pray all these things in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
To those who are standing in the gap for this sister, we encourage you to remain steadfast in prayer and in the Word of God. Put on the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil (Ephesians 6:10-18). Do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season you will reap if you do not give up (Galatians 6:9). If you are able, gather with other believers to pray over her, for where two or three are gathered in Jesus’ name, He is there in the midst of them (Matthew 18:20).
If this sister is open to it, share the Gospel with her. Remind her that Jesus came to set the captives free (Luke 4:18) and that He is the only way to eternal life. Encourage her to surrender her life to Christ, to renounce any involvement with darkness, and to walk in the light of His truth. If she is a believer, remind her of her identity in Christ—that she is seated with Him in heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6) and that greater is He who is in her than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4).
Finally, if there are any ungodly influences in her life—whether through relationships, media, or other means—encourage her to turn away from them. The enemy often gains a foothold through what we allow into our lives. Let her fill her mind and heart with the Word of God, for it is a lamp to her feet and a light to her path (Psalm 119:105). May the Lord grant her complete deliverance and restoration, and may she walk in the freedom and victory that Christ has already won.