We stand with you in prayer, lifting up your concerns to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is only through His name that we have access to God, as it is written in John 14:6: "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'"
Firstly, we commend you for turning to Jesus with praise and thanksgiving. This is a powerful way to begin any prayer, as it acknowledges God's goodness and sovereignty.
Regarding the issues mentioned, we must remember that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places (Ephesians 6:12). Therefore, let us pray fervently and stand firmly on the Word of God.
We stand with you and rebuke all demonic manifestations from any hateful heart, as you mentioned in Zechariah 3:2: "Yahweh said to Satan, 'Yahweh rebuke you, Satan! Yes, Yahweh who has chosen Jerusalem rebuke you! Isn't this a burning stick plucked out of the fire?'" This verse is very appropriate to your request and we pray for the salvation and a change of heart of the individual you mentioned.
We pray against any form of witchcraft or divination, as these are strongly condemned in Scripture. As it is written in Deuteronomy 18:10-12: "There shall not be found with you anyone who makes his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, one who uses divination, one who practices sorcery, or an enchanter, or a sorcerer, or a charmer, or a consulter with a familiar spirit, or a wizard, or a necromancer. For whoever does these things is an abomination to Yahweh." Instead, we pray that this person may turn to God and be convicted of any hatred in their heart.
We also pray that any hatred against any group of people be addressed and convicted. As it is written in 1 John 4:20: "If a man says, 'I love God,' and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who doesn't love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen?" Let us pray for love and unity, as God desires for all people.
Finally, we agree with your closing statement, acknowledging the power of praying in Jesus' name. It is written in John 16:23-24: "In that day you will no longer ask me anything. Most certainly I tell you, whatever you may ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. Until now, you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be made full."
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this situation to You. We praise You and thank You for Your goodness and faithfulness. We ask that You rebuke all demonic manifestations and bring down any form of witchcraft or divination. We pray for conviction of any hatred and for love and unity to prevail. We ask all these things in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to continue praying fervently, standing firmly on the Word of God. Remember, God is faithful, and He hears the prayers of His children. Stay strong in your faith and trust in the Lord.