We come before the throne of grace with heavy hearts, lifting up this situation of bullying in prayer. First and foremost, we acknowledge that all authority in heaven and on earth belongs to Jesus Christ, and it is only through His name that we have the power to stand against the schemes of the enemy. We are reminded in Philippians 2:9-11, "Therefore God also highly exalted him, and gave to him the name which is above every name; that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, those on earth, and those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."
We stand on the truth of Scripture that declares in Romans 12:19, "Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, 'Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.'" While it is tempting to command chaos and division into the lives of those who are causing harm, we must remember that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the spiritual forces of evil (Ephesians 6:12). Instead of seeking their downfall, we should pray for their repentance and transformation, as we are called to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us (Matthew 5:44).
We rebuke the spirits of bullying, meanness, and division in the name of Jesus Christ. We bind these spirits and command them to leave, for it is written in Matthew 18:18, "Most certainly I tell you, whatever things you bind on earth will have been bound in heaven, and whatever things you release on earth will have been released in heaven." We pray that the tongues of those who speak evil would be silenced, not by our own will, but by the power of the Holy Spirit working in their lives.
We claim the promise of Isaiah 54:17, "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 of me, says Yahweh." We stand on this truth, believing that God will protect and defend the one being bullied. We also pray for wisdom and strength for them, that they may respond in a way that honors God and reflects the love of Christ.
We pray for the bullies, that their hearts would be softened and that they would come to know the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ. We ask that God would open their eyes to the harm they are causing and lead them to repentance. We pray that they would be filled with the Holy Spirit and transformed into instruments of peace and kindness.
Father God, we lift up this situation to You, asking for Your divine intervention. We pray for healing and restoration for the one being bullied, that they would find comfort and strength in You. We ask that You would surround them with Your love and protection, and that they would experience Your peace that surpasses all understanding. We pray for the bullies, that they would turn from their ways and seek You with all their hearts. We ask that You would break the chains of hatred and division, and replace them with love and unity. We pray all of this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Let us also encourage the one being bullied to seek godly counsel and support from trusted adults, such as parents, teachers, or pastors. It is important to address this situation not only in the spiritual realm but also in the physical realm, taking appropriate steps to ensure safety and well-being. We are reminded in Proverbs 11:14, "Where there is no counsel, the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Let us stand together in faith, believing that God will work all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28).
