We rejoice with you, dear believer, in your faith in Jesus Christ and the transformation He has already begun in your life. It is wonderful to hear of your commitment to prayer and your desire to live a life pleasing to God. Let us come together in prayer and biblical encouragement for your journey.
Firstly, it is important to acknowledge that confessing your sins is a vital part of your walk with Christ. The Bible tells us, If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness 1 John 1:9 WEB. While you have confessed your sins to us, it is crucial to confess them directly to God in prayer. You can be assured that through confession and repentance, you are forgiven and cleansed.
Regarding baptism, it is an important step of obedience for a believer and a public declaration of your faith in Jesus Christ. We encourage you to take this step as soon as possible, as it is a commandment of our Lord. Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Matthew 28:19. WEB
We also want to address the strongholds you mentioned. The Bible tells us, For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the throwing down of strongholds 2 Corinthians 10:3-4 WEB. To overcome these strongholds, continue to pray and seek God's face, study His word, and apply it to your life.
Regarding baptism, it is an important step of obedience for a believer. It is a public declaration of your faith in Jesus Christ. We encourage you to take this step as soon as possible, as it is a commandment of our Lord. Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Matthew 28:19. WEB
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our sister who has given her life to You. We ask for total forgiveness for her past sins. Thank You for the blood of Jesus that covers her sins. Thank You for the forgiveness and grace. We pray for full release from all strongholds in her life. We pray for any doors that the enemy may have used to be shut forever. Give her strength and wisdom to confess her sins.
Equip her with Your full armor, that she may stand firm against the schemes of the devil. Prepare her Lord to be a strong woman of Christ. We pray for her that this will happen.
Lord we pray for the enemy's influence to be removed from her life. We ask for total release from any strongholds. We pray for her to be strong in You.
We pray for her Lord to have a godly influence on all people. We pray for her to be a disciple for You Lord.
Thank You for the wonderful work You have already done in her life.
We ask all this in the precious name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Keep walking in faith, and remember that God is faithful to complete the good work He has begun in you. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths Proverbs 3:5-6 WEB. Stay strong in the Lord and never give up.