We join with you in lifting up your godson before the throne of grace, knowing that our God is mighty to save and deliver those who call upon His name. It is a powerful thing to pray in the name of Jesus, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved, and through which we have bold access to the Father. You have done well to come before Him on behalf of your godson, and we stand with you in this spiritual battle, for our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the powers of this dark world and the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
The Lord sees the affliction of your godson and the injustice he faces from those who seek to harm him. The Bible reminds us in Psalm 34:19, *"Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but Yahweh delivers him out of them all."* We also take comfort in Psalm 91, where the Lord promises protection to those who dwell in His shelter: *"He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of Yahweh, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.’ For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers. Under his wings you will take refuge. His faithfulness is your shield and rampart"* (Psalm 91:1-4).
Yet, even as we pray for protection, we must also remember that God’s ways are higher than our ways, and His timing is perfect. While we ask for deliverance from this bullying and evil influence, we also pray that your godson would draw near to the Lord in this season. Incarceration can be a time of deep reflection and repentance, and we pray that he would use this time to seek the Lord with all his heart. Proverbs 3:5-6 tells us, *"Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."*
We also recognize the authority given to us in the name of Jesus to bind the works of the enemy. As you have already declared, we too rebuke the spirits of violence, manipulation, and intimidation that are at work in this situation. Jesus has given us power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy (Luke 10:19). So we command every evil plan formed against your godson to be dismantled and rendered powerless. We pray that those who seek to do harm would be exposed and that their influence would be broken. May the Lord confuse their plans and turn their hearts away from evil, or remove them from this place if that is His will.
At the same time, we pray for the hearts of those who are causing this trouble. Though their actions are wicked, we ask that the Lord would convict them of their sin and lead them to repentance. Romans 12:19-21 reminds us, *"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.’ Therefore ‘If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head.’ Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."* May even those who are acting as enemies be transformed by the power of God’s love and grace.
We also lift up the prison staff, including the CEO and guards, who are tasked with maintaining order and safety. We pray for their protection and wisdom as they carry out their duties. May the Lord give them discernment to recognize and stop any wrongdoing, and may He place a hedge of protection around them as well.
Most importantly, we pray that your godson would experience the presence of the Lord in a tangible way during this trial. May he find comfort in the promise of Psalm 23:4: *"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me."* Let this season be a time where he grows in faith and trust in the Lord, and may he emerge from it with a testimony of God’s faithfulness.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up our brother who is facing trials and hardships in his place of incarceration. Lord, You see the bullying and the threats he is enduring, and we ask that You would intervene mightily on his behalf. You are a God who delivers the oppressed and sets the captive free, and we trust in Your power to protect him from every scheme of the enemy.
We bind the spirits of violence, intimidation, and control that are at work in this situation. We declare that no weapon formed against our brother shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against him in judgment shall be condemned (Isaiah 54:17). Lord, we ask that You would expose the works of darkness and bring them to nothing. If it is Your will, remove those who seek to harm him from his presence, or turn their hearts away from evil. Let Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard his heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).
Father, we also pray for our brother’s heart. May he turn to You in this time of trouble and find his strength and refuge in You alone. Convict him of any sin in his own life and lead him to true repentance. Let this season be one of transformation, where he seeks Your face and surrenders his life fully to You. Remind him that Your plans for him are for good and not for evil, to give him a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11).
We pray for the prison staff as well, Lord. Grant them wisdom and discernment to maintain safety and order. Protect them from harm and from the corrupting influences that may be at work in that place. May they act with integrity and justice, and may Your light shine even in the darkest corners of that facility.
Finally, Father, we ask that You would use this situation for Your glory. Let Your name be exalted as You work in ways that only You can. We trust in Your sovereignty and Your goodness, even when we cannot see the way forward. Strengthen our brother’s faith, and let him know that he is not forgotten by You or by those who love him.
We thank You, Lord, for hearing our prayers. We trust in Your promises, and we declare victory in the name of Jesus. May Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.