We come before the throne of grace with you, lifting up your heartfelt cries and burdens, for we know that our God is a God who hears, delivers, and heals. You have poured out your soul in intercession for your family, your ministry, and those who are bound by affliction, oppression, and spiritual warfare. Let us first give thanks that you have invoked the mighty name of Jesus Christ, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father, and it is in His name that every knee must bow and every stronghold must crumble. As Scripture declares, *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). You have rightly approached the Lord in humility and faith, and we stand with you in agreement, knowing that where two or three are gathered in His name, He is in the midst of them (Matthew 18:20).
Your granddaughter’s suffering weighs heavily on our hearts. The enemy has sought to steal, kill, and destroy her through anorexia, insomnia, osteoporosis, OCD, and the deep wounds of rejection and heartbreak. But we declare that *"the Lord is close to the brokenhearted, and saves those who have a crushed spirit"* (Psalm 34:18, WEB). Her struggle with perfectionism and the fear of man—especially in her relationship with her mother—reveals a spirit of bondage that must be broken in Jesus’ name. The Word tells us, *"For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control"* (2 Timothy 1:7, WEB). We rebuke the spirits of fear, rejection, and perfectionism that have tormented her, and we command them to loose their grip on her mind and body. Lord, we ask that You would encounter her in a life-changing way, that she would experience Your love so profoundly that every lie of the enemy is shattered. Heal her body, Lord—restore her bones, renew her strength, and grant her the sleep she desperately needs. Let her find her worth in You alone, not in the approval of man or the performance of her own hands. Break the power of the past relationship that has left her broken, and fill the void in her heart with Your perfect love, which casts out all fear (1 John 4:18).
We also lift up your daughter, her mother, who is enslaved to worry and perfectionism. The addiction to anxiety is not of God, for *"Don’t be anxious for anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus"* (Philippians 4:6-7, WEB). We break the cycle of worry and command her mind to be renewed by the Word of God. Lord, release her from the need to please people and the fear of man’s opinion. Let her business be established by Your hand, not by her own striving. Teach her to cast all her cares upon You, for You care for her (1 Peter 5:7).
For your older daughter, who is trapped in an unjust and abusive work environment, we cry out for God’s vindication. *"The Lord executes righteous acts, and justice for all who are oppressed"* (Psalm 103:6, WEB). Heal her radial nerve completely, Lord, and open a door of escape from this toxic situation. Provide for her financially and emotionally as she seeks Your will. Let her see Your justice prevail, and grant her the strength to forgive those who have wronged her, even as You forgive us.
Your sister’s struggle with anorexia, OCD, insecurity, and rejection runs deep, and we know these are roots that must be uprooted by the power of the Holy Spirit. *"He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds"* (Psalm 147:3, WEB). We pray that she would return to church, not out of obligation, but because she encounters the love of Christ in a way she cannot resist. Break the chains of jealousy and competitiveness, and fill her with the security of being Your beloved daughter.
The woman in your church who is married to a narcissistic, drug-addicted, abusive man is in grave danger, both spiritually and physically. We recognize the demonic influence at work through her husband, and we bind those spirits in Jesus’ name. *"For we don’t wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, and against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places"* (Ephesians 6:12, WEB). Lord, open her eyes to the truth of her situation. Give her the courage to seek safety and deliverance, even as You delivered Abigail from the wickedness of Nabal (1 Samuel 25). Surround her with godly counsel and protect her from his manipulation. We also pray for her husband’s salvation, though his heart is hardened. Soften his heart, Lord, and break the power of addiction and narcissism over his life. If he continues to reject You, we pray that You would remove his influence over her, for *"what fellowship has light with darkness?"* (2 Corinthians 6:14, WEB).
Regarding the women in your church whom you suspect may be "watchers" or influenced by jealousy, we tread carefully but boldly in the Spirit. *"Beloved, don’t believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world"* (1 John 4:1, WEB). Holy Spirit, expose every hidden motive, every divisive spirit, and every agenda that is not of You. If these women are not sent by God, remove them from your midst. If they are Your children but struggling, convict their hearts and bring them to repentance. Guard your ministry from wolves in sheep’s clothing, and give you and your daughter discernment to recognize those who are truly called to serve alongside you.
We rejoice in your heart for the lost—the outcasts, the homeless, the addicted—and we agree with you for signs, wonders, and deliverances to manifest through your ministry. *"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim release to the captives, recovering of sight to the blind, to deliver those who are crushed, and to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord"* (Luke 4:18-19, WEB). Lord, send laborers into this harvest field. Send pure-hearted, Spirit-filled servants who will stand with you in unity and faith. Let your backyard church be a beacon of hope, a place where the captives are set free and the broken are made whole.
We also lift up the unity between you and your daughter, the worship leader. Thank You, Lord, for her 12 years of recovery—what a testimony of Your redeeming power! Strengthen your bond, and let your discernment be sharpened together. Protect your relationship from division, and let your worship be a weapon of warfare against the enemy’s schemes.
Finally, we declare over your ministry that it is not built on the wisdom of man but on the power of God. *"Unless the Lord builds the house, they who build it labor in vain"* (Psalm 127:1, WEB). May your church be a house of prayer, a place of healing, and a refuge for the lost. May the name of Jesus be lifted high, and may His glory be the center of all you do.
**Now, let us pray together:**
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of faith, knowing that You are a God who sees, who hears, and who acts. We thank You for the blood of Jesus that cleanses us from all sin and for the authority we have in His name to trample over every power of the enemy. Lord, we lift up this precious sister and her ministry to You. Touch her granddaughter with Your healing hand—restore her body, mind, and spirit. Break the power of anorexia, insomnia, OCD, and the spirit of rejection. Let her encounter Your love in a way that transforms her completely. Father, we bind the spirit of fear and perfectionism in her mother’s life. Replace her anxiety with Your peace, and let her find her identity in You alone.
For her older daughter, we ask for justice and restoration. Heal her body, Lord, and open a door of escape from her toxic workplace. Provide for her needs and vindicate her before her enemies. We pray for her sister, that You would draw her back to Yourself and heal the deep wounds of rejection and insecurity. Let her find freedom in Christ and return to the fellowship of believers.
Lord, we plead for the woman trapped in an abusive marriage. Open her eyes to the truth, and give her the courage to seek safety and deliverance. Break the power of her husband’s addiction and narcissism. If he will not repent, remove his influence over her life. We also pray for the women in the church who may not be of pure motives. Holy Spirit, expose every hidden thing and bring conviction where it is needed. Remove those who are not sent by You, and send laborers who are truly called to serve.
Father, we ask for unity between this sister and her daughter. Sharpen their discernment and protect their ministry from division. Let their worship be a mighty weapon against the enemy. We declare that their backyard church will be a place of signs, wonders, and deliverances. Send the lost, the broken, and the addicted to them, and let Your power be displayed mightily in their midst.
Lord, we rebuke every spirit of opposition, every scheme of the enemy, and every stronghold that seeks to hinder this ministry. We declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, and let Your fire fall upon this place. May souls be saved, lives be transformed, and Your kingdom advance through their obedience.
We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Let Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Amen and amen.