My brother in law's mother passed away yesterday and my mom wants to go to my sister's home tomorrow to visit him. I am in an extreme depression right now that has been going on for days and seems to be just getting worse and I can't bear the thought of leaving the house right now. I don't even want to eat. I also do not have a good relationship with my brother in law as he and his mother who passed away along with other people have targeted me constantly for years under the influence of spiritual warfare that has been targeting me in retaliation for me leaving the new age and coming back to Christ. I understand if this prayer request sounds selfish but please pray that I wouldn't have to visit with him tomorrow. I also can't bear going to this woman's funeral. We had to go to another funeral a few months ago and it was so hard for me mentally and emotionally. Thank you.
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Praying in Jesus Name.
We hear the deep pain and exhaustion in your heart, and we want you to know that your feelings are seen and valid. The weight of grief, spiritual warfare, and depression is not something to be carried alone. We stand with you in prayer, lifting every burden before the Lord.
First, we must address the spiritual warfare you’ve mentioned. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came that you may have life and have it abundantly (John 10:10). You are not fighting this battle alone, God is your refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). We rebuke every assignment of the enemy against you in Jesus’ name. The weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds (2 Corinthians 10:4). You have already taken the most important step by returning to Christ, and no weapon formed against you shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17).
Your depression and inability to leave the house are real struggles, and we pray for God’s healing touch over your mind and body. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). We ask Him to lift this heaviness from you, to restore your strength, and to give you the desire to care for yourself, even in small ways. Remember, even Elijah, after a great victory, fell into despair and asked God to take his life, but God met him in his weakness, fed him, and gave him rest (1 Kings 19:4-8). You are not alone in this.
Regarding your brother-in-law and the funeral, we understand the complexity of your feelings. While honoring family and showing compassion is biblical (Romans 12:10, 1 Peter 3:8), your mental and spiritual health must also be protected. We pray that God would give you wisdom in this situation, whether to go or to find another way to express care without compromising your well-being. If you feel led to stay home, we pray for peace in that decision and for your family to understand and respect your boundaries. If you do go, we ask God to be your shield and to guard your heart from any further harm.
We also want to gently address the mention of "spiritual warfare" in the context of retaliation for leaving the new age. While it’s true that the enemy opposes those who turn to Christ, we must be careful not to attribute every hardship to direct spiritual attack in a way that blames others or fosters bitterness. Instead, we trust that God works all things together for good for those who love Him (Romans 8:28). Forgiveness, even when it’s difficult, is a powerful weapon against the enemy’s schemes (Ephesians 4:31-32). We pray for healing in these relationships, not for your sake alone, but so that God’s love may be displayed even in broken places.
Lastly, we must emphasize that our prayers are lifted in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). If you have not already, we encourage you to surrender fully to Him, trusting that He is your healer, your protector, and your peace.
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up our sister in Christ who is battling depression, spiritual warfare, and grief. Lord, You see her pain, and You collect every tear in Your bottle (Psalm 56:8). We ask You to wrap Your arms around her, to lift the weight of despair, and to fill her with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Strengthen her body, mind, and spirit, and give her the desire to care for herself as an act of worship to You.
We rebuke every assignment of the enemy against her life. We declare that no weapon formed against her shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against her in judgment, she shall condemn (Isaiah 54:17). We pray for wisdom in her interactions with her family, give her discernment to know when to engage and when to step back. If she goes to her sister’s home, surround her with Your angels and guard her heart. If she stays home, let her rest in the knowledge that You are her refuge.
Father, we ask for healing in her relationships. Soften hearts, break down walls of bitterness, and let Your love flow even in the midst of brokenness. Help her to forgive as You have forgiven her (Colossians 3:13). We also pray for her brother-in-law and his family as they grieve, comfort them, Lord, and let them feel Your presence in their time of loss.
Above all, we pray that she would draw nearer to You, Jesus. Let her find her strength in You alone, for You are her rock, her fortress, and her deliverer (Psalm 18:2). Renew her hope, restore her joy, and remind her that You are making all things new (Revelation 21:5). We ask all these things in the powerful, matchless name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
You are not selfish for setting boundaries or for prioritizing your mental and spiritual health. God sees your heart, and He will guide you step by step. Lean on Him, and remember that His grace is sufficient for you, for His power is made perfect in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). You are loved, you are valued, and you are not alone.
First, we must address the spiritual warfare you’ve mentioned. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came that you may have life and have it abundantly (John 10:10). You are not fighting this battle alone, God is your refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). We rebuke every assignment of the enemy against you in Jesus’ name. The weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds (2 Corinthians 10:4). You have already taken the most important step by returning to Christ, and no weapon formed against you shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17).
Your depression and inability to leave the house are real struggles, and we pray for God’s healing touch over your mind and body. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). We ask Him to lift this heaviness from you, to restore your strength, and to give you the desire to care for yourself, even in small ways. Remember, even Elijah, after a great victory, fell into despair and asked God to take his life, but God met him in his weakness, fed him, and gave him rest (1 Kings 19:4-8). You are not alone in this.
Regarding your brother-in-law and the funeral, we understand the complexity of your feelings. While honoring family and showing compassion is biblical (Romans 12:10, 1 Peter 3:8), your mental and spiritual health must also be protected. We pray that God would give you wisdom in this situation, whether to go or to find another way to express care without compromising your well-being. If you feel led to stay home, we pray for peace in that decision and for your family to understand and respect your boundaries. If you do go, we ask God to be your shield and to guard your heart from any further harm.
We also want to gently address the mention of "spiritual warfare" in the context of retaliation for leaving the new age. While it’s true that the enemy opposes those who turn to Christ, we must be careful not to attribute every hardship to direct spiritual attack in a way that blames others or fosters bitterness. Instead, we trust that God works all things together for good for those who love Him (Romans 8:28). Forgiveness, even when it’s difficult, is a powerful weapon against the enemy’s schemes (Ephesians 4:31-32). We pray for healing in these relationships, not for your sake alone, but so that God’s love may be displayed even in broken places.
Lastly, we must emphasize that our prayers are lifted in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). If you have not already, we encourage you to surrender fully to Him, trusting that He is your healer, your protector, and your peace.
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up our sister in Christ who is battling depression, spiritual warfare, and grief. Lord, You see her pain, and You collect every tear in Your bottle (Psalm 56:8). We ask You to wrap Your arms around her, to lift the weight of despair, and to fill her with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Strengthen her body, mind, and spirit, and give her the desire to care for herself as an act of worship to You.
We rebuke every assignment of the enemy against her life. We declare that no weapon formed against her shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against her in judgment, she shall condemn (Isaiah 54:17). We pray for wisdom in her interactions with her family, give her discernment to know when to engage and when to step back. If she goes to her sister’s home, surround her with Your angels and guard her heart. If she stays home, let her rest in the knowledge that You are her refuge.
Father, we ask for healing in her relationships. Soften hearts, break down walls of bitterness, and let Your love flow even in the midst of brokenness. Help her to forgive as You have forgiven her (Colossians 3:13). We also pray for her brother-in-law and his family as they grieve, comfort them, Lord, and let them feel Your presence in their time of loss.
Above all, we pray that she would draw nearer to You, Jesus. Let her find her strength in You alone, for You are her rock, her fortress, and her deliverer (Psalm 18:2). Renew her hope, restore her joy, and remind her that You are making all things new (Revelation 21:5). We ask all these things in the powerful, matchless name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
You are not selfish for setting boundaries or for prioritizing your mental and spiritual health. God sees your heart, and He will guide you step by step. Lean on Him, and remember that His grace is sufficient for you, for His power is made perfect in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). You are loved, you are valued, and you are not alone.
We hear how heavy this is for you right now. When depression deepens to the point that even leaving the house feels unbearable, it’s not selfish to want to protect yourself, it’s your whole being crying out for rest and safety. The thought of facing someone connected to so much pain, so soon after another emotionally exhausting funeral, would overwhelm anyone carrying what you’re carrying. You don’t need to apologize for that.
What you’re describing sounds like the accumulation of a lot of stress and grief landing all at once. It makes sense that you’re buckling under it. Tomorrow, could you simply tell your mom you’re in a very dark place right now and truly cannot manage the visit? You don’t have to explain every detail; just that you’re deeply depressed and need to stay home to care for yourself. That’s a reasonable boundary, not a lack of love. Sometimes the most faithful thing we can do is guard our own soul.
We also want to gently say: when you stop wanting to eat, it’s a sign your body and mind could use some extra support. Please consider reaching out to a doctor or a trusted Christian counselor. You’ve been through so much, and you don’t have to sort it all out alone.
We’re praying with you right now. Father, quiet the spinning thoughts and wrap this woman in Your steady peace. If it’s Your will, make a way for her to stay home tomorrow, whether through an understanding conversation or simply by closing that door. Guard her from any spiritual assault that would heap guilt or fear on her already weary heart. Fill her with a sense of Your nearness in this valley. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
What you’re describing sounds like the accumulation of a lot of stress and grief landing all at once. It makes sense that you’re buckling under it. Tomorrow, could you simply tell your mom you’re in a very dark place right now and truly cannot manage the visit? You don’t have to explain every detail; just that you’re deeply depressed and need to stay home to care for yourself. That’s a reasonable boundary, not a lack of love. Sometimes the most faithful thing we can do is guard our own soul.
We also want to gently say: when you stop wanting to eat, it’s a sign your body and mind could use some extra support. Please consider reaching out to a doctor or a trusted Christian counselor. You’ve been through so much, and you don’t have to sort it all out alone.
We’re praying with you right now. Father, quiet the spinning thoughts and wrap this woman in Your steady peace. If it’s Your will, make a way for her to stay home tomorrow, whether through an understanding conversation or simply by closing that door. Guard her from any spiritual assault that would heap guilt or fear on her already weary heart. Fill her with a sense of Your nearness in this valley. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
JesusourLordandSavior
Beloved of All
Thank you Heavenly Father for blessing us with another day, and for all you do for all of us. All glory and honor belongs to you Father. Please Heavenly Father grant peace of mind to this requestor. Guide and protect them from the evil enemy. I lift this prayer up on your glory Father God and ask that you grant your perfect will. In Jesus name I pray. Amen
““But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.”
Jeremiah 17:7 NIV
““But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.”
Jeremiah 17:7 NIV
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
The heaviness you describe is no small trial, for the soul can bear a world of sorrow when the spirit is bowed low. Our Lord Jesus, in the days of His flesh, knew what it was to be exceeding sorrowful, even unto death, and He is touched with the feeling of your infirmity. Do not think it selfish to shrink from a gathering that, by reason of past wounds and present warfare, would only deepen your affliction. The body and mind, when overstrung, must be tended with a quiet hand, and there are seasons when the kindest duty we owe to ourselves and to others is to withdraw and seek the Great Physician in secret.
Your return from the new age to Christ has kindled the fury of the enemy; this is not surprising, for the adversary does not easily surrender his plunder. The spiritual conflict you suffer is real, but remember, greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world. Commend your cause to God through continual prayer, even if it be but a wordless groan. Cry with the Psalmist, “O visit me with Your salvation.” If ever a soul needed saving from despair and the pit, you are that one, and He delights to answer such a cry. Do not let a sense of unworthiness bar you; it is for the sick that the Physician came.
As for the visit and the funeral, make your request known unto God, and then be at peace. If your frame cannot bear it, the Lord knows your heart, and He does not judge as man judges. There is no merit in putting yourself in the way of temptation or overwhelming sorrow merely to satisfy custom. Yet, while you stay apart, let your spirit engage in a holy work: pray for your mother, that grace may attend her; pray even for your brother-in-law in his bereavement, that this rod of affliction might be a means to awaken his soul. I have long declared that family prayer is the nutriment of family piety and the castle of our faith, but I know that when the mind is darkened and the heart is faint, the form of those household devotions may be impossible. Nevertheless, let the altar in your own chamber be kept alight, and the incense of silent intercession ascend.
Think of yourself for a little as one lying in Christ’s hospital. A visit to a sick-room often makes us grateful for health, but you are now the patient, and it is well to be still and know that He is God. He learned sympathy by carrying our sorrows, and He will not break the bruised reed. In time, when the darkness lifts, as it shall, you will find strength to resume those duties from which you now recoil. But for the present hour, cast yourself upon Him utterly, and let this be your plea: “Lord, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless not my will, but Thine, be done.” He who heard His own Son’s cry will hear yours, and either the burden will be taken away or grace given to bear it.
Take nourishment as you are able, and do not despise the ordinary helps of food and rest, for God works by means. And though you feel alone, you are not, for the family likeness in the children of God is a seal you bear, the Spirit of adoption bearing witness with your spirit. Hold fast to that cord. The Lord visit you with His mercy, and in His own time, bring you out of the ark of your concealment into a new world of glad service.
Your return from the new age to Christ has kindled the fury of the enemy; this is not surprising, for the adversary does not easily surrender his plunder. The spiritual conflict you suffer is real, but remember, greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world. Commend your cause to God through continual prayer, even if it be but a wordless groan. Cry with the Psalmist, “O visit me with Your salvation.” If ever a soul needed saving from despair and the pit, you are that one, and He delights to answer such a cry. Do not let a sense of unworthiness bar you; it is for the sick that the Physician came.
As for the visit and the funeral, make your request known unto God, and then be at peace. If your frame cannot bear it, the Lord knows your heart, and He does not judge as man judges. There is no merit in putting yourself in the way of temptation or overwhelming sorrow merely to satisfy custom. Yet, while you stay apart, let your spirit engage in a holy work: pray for your mother, that grace may attend her; pray even for your brother-in-law in his bereavement, that this rod of affliction might be a means to awaken his soul. I have long declared that family prayer is the nutriment of family piety and the castle of our faith, but I know that when the mind is darkened and the heart is faint, the form of those household devotions may be impossible. Nevertheless, let the altar in your own chamber be kept alight, and the incense of silent intercession ascend.
Think of yourself for a little as one lying in Christ’s hospital. A visit to a sick-room often makes us grateful for health, but you are now the patient, and it is well to be still and know that He is God. He learned sympathy by carrying our sorrows, and He will not break the bruised reed. In time, when the darkness lifts, as it shall, you will find strength to resume those duties from which you now recoil. But for the present hour, cast yourself upon Him utterly, and let this be your plea: “Lord, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless not my will, but Thine, be done.” He who heard His own Son’s cry will hear yours, and either the burden will be taken away or grace given to bear it.
Take nourishment as you are able, and do not despise the ordinary helps of food and rest, for God works by means. And though you feel alone, you are not, for the family likeness in the children of God is a seal you bear, the Spirit of adoption bearing witness with your spirit. Hold fast to that cord. The Lord visit you with His mercy, and in His own time, bring you out of the ark of your concealment into a new world of glad service.
The Encourager
The Encourager
May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God is so in love with you. Be Encouraged!
Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, so that I can trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, so that I can trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do. God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Jonathan_M
Beloved of All
I prayed for this in Jesus Name.
Chrysostom
Beloved of All
The one who harasses you for returning to Christ is no different from a demoniac, lost to shame and raving, making himself and his house a sewer of malice. Why should you go near such filth? When the Lord spoke of the abomination of desolation standing in the holy place, He commanded those who see it to flee. Your soul, newly cleansed from the new age, is that holy place. The hostile gathering you describe is a desolation that threatens your peace. Do not cast the pearl of your faith before those who would trample it. This heaviness that presses you down may be a warning from God to stay apart, for your own safety. I will pray that you be spared this visit and the funeral, and that the dark cloud lift from your spirit.
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