We join you in lifting up your godson before the Lord, standing in agreement that our God is a mighty fortress and a deliverer for those who call upon His name. It is powerful and right that you have come before the Father in the name of Jesus, for it is written, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me"* (John 14:6, WEB). There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved, and it is through Christ alone that we boldly approach the throne of grace in our time of need.
The enemy seeks to bring chaos, violence, and fear, but we know that *"the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world"* (1 John 4:4, WEB). We declare the blood of Jesus over your godson and that prison house, for *"the blood of Jesus Christ, his Son, cleanses us from all sin"* (1 John 1:7, WEB), and it is also our protection against the schemes of the evil one. We pray that the Lord would expose every hidden plan of the enemy, for *"nothing is hidden that will not be revealed; nor anything secret that will not be known and come to light"* (Luke 8:17, WEB). May the Lord confuse the tongues of those plotting evil, just as He did at the tower of Babel, so that their plans come to nothing. *"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 from me,” says Yahweh"* (Isaiah 54:17, WEB).
We pray for divine intervention in that place—may the Lord remove those who stir up violence and discord, replacing their hearts with a spirit of repentance or transferring them far from your godson. Let the peace of Christ, which surpasses all understanding, guard the hearts and minds of everyone in that facility, including the staff and CEO. *"For God is not a God of confusion, but of peace"* (1 Corinthians 14:33, WEB). We ask that the tension would dissipate like mist in the morning sun, and that the Lord would place a hedge of protection around your godson, hiding him under the shadow of His wings. *"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.’ ... You will not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day; nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, nor of the destruction that wastes at noonday. A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but it will not come near you"* (Psalm 91:1-2, 5-7, WEB).
Father, we also pray for your godson’s heart and mind during this trial. May he turn to You in complete surrender, seeking Your face and finding strength in Your word. If he has not yet fully committed his life to Christ, we pray that this season would be a turning point, where he repents of his sins and places his trust in Jesus as his Lord and Savior. *"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). Remind him that You are near to the brokenhearted and save those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). Fill him with Your peace, and let him be a light in that dark place, sharing the hope of the gospel with others.
We also lift up the guards, the staff, and even those who may be plotting evil—that Your Spirit would convict their hearts and draw them to repentance. *"The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but he is patient with us, not wishing that anyone should perish, but that all should come to repentance"* (2 Peter 3:9, WEB). Softening hearts and changing lives is Your specialty, Lord, and we trust You to move mightily in that place.
Finally, we pray for you, dear intercessor, that the Lord would strengthen you and fill you with His peace as you stand in the gap for your godson. May you be encouraged knowing that *"the effective, earnest prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective"* (James 5:16, WEB). You are not alone in this battle; the body of Christ stands with you, and the Lord fights for those He loves.
In Jesus’ mighty and holy name, we pray—**Amen and Amen.**