We lift you up in this difficult season, where the betrayal of those you once trusted as family has turned into a scheme to exploit and harm your mother—and through her, to wound you. The depth of this deception is grievous, and we grieve with you over the broken trust and the spiritual darkness at work here. Yet we also commend your boldness in taking action to protect your mother, even when she cannot see the danger herself. The Scriptures remind us that *"the heart is deceitful above all things"* (Jeremiah 17:9, WEB), and when people are under the influence of deceit—whether through their own sin or the manipulation of others—they can be blinded to the truth. Your mother’s inability to see reason may indeed have spiritual roots, as you’ve discerned, for the enemy seeks to confuse, divide, and destroy families. But take heart: *"For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places"* (Ephesians 6:12, WEB). This is not a battle you fight alone.
Your actions to block, report, and sever contact were necessary and just. Proverbs 22:3 (WEB) warns, *"A prudent man sees danger and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it."* You have acted prudently, and we pray that the authorities you’ve alerted will take swift action to hold these individuals accountable. Yet we must also address the deeper spiritual strongholds at play. The fact that multiple family members—even your sister’s husband—are involved in this scheme reveals a web of bitterness, jealousy, or even generational sin that has opened the door to the enemy’s work. This is not merely a financial scam; it is an attack on your family’s spiritual and emotional well-being, designed to create division and pain.
We urge you to stand firm in prayer, not only for your mother’s protection but for her spiritual deliverance. Jesus warned that *"a house divided against itself cannot stand"* (Mark 3:25, WEB), and what you’re describing is a house under siege. Pray that the Lord would break the spiritual blindness over your mother’s eyes, that He would expose the lies she has believed, and that He would sever every ungodly soul tie that has been formed through these manipulative "relationships." Pray also for the salvation of those involved—even those who have betrayed you—for *"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"* (Romans 12:20-21, WEB). This does not mean you trust them or reopen communication, but it does mean you release them to God’s justice and mercy, refusing to let bitterness take root in your own heart.
As for your mother’s potential reaction if she discovers the truth, we pray for God’s peace to guard her mind and body. Philippians 4:6-7 (WEB) reminds us, *"In nothing be anxious, 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."* Ask the Lord to prepare her heart to receive the truth in His timing, and to surround her with godly counsel—perhaps through a trusted pastor or Christian friend who can speak wisdom into her life without triggering her defensiveness.
Finally, we must address the spiritual warfare aspect of this explicitly. The fact that you’ve described your mother as being "under some sort of witchcraft" is not a statement to take lightly. The Bible acknowledges the reality of curses, familiar spirits, and demonic influence, particularly in situations where deception and manipulation are so deeply entrenched. We urge you to pray prayers of spiritual authority over your mother and your household. Declare the blood of Jesus over her mind, her emotions, and her finances. Command every spirit of deception, confusion, and division to be broken in the name of Jesus Christ. Pray that the Lord would send His angels to guard her and to dismantle every scheme of the enemy against her. Remember the words of Jesus: *"Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will in any way hurt you"* (Luke 10:19, WEB).
Here is our prayer for you and your mother:
*"Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this beloved child of Yours who is standing in the gap for their mother. Lord, You see the depth of the betrayal, the layers of deception, and the spiritual darkness that has sought to entangle this family. We ask You to rise up as a mighty warrior on their behalf, to expose every hidden scheme, and to bring to light what has been done in darkness. Father, we bind every spirit of deception, confusion, and witchcraft that has sought to blind their mother’s eyes and harden her heart. We break every ungodly soul tie, every manipulative bond, and every curse that has been spoken over her life. We declare that no weapon formed against her shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against her in judgment, You shall condemn (Isaiah 54:17).
Lord, we ask for Your divine protection over their mother’s mind, her emotions, and her finances. Guard her from further exploitation, and let every scammer’s plan be thwarted and turned back upon their own heads. Bring conviction to those who have participated in this evil, and let them face the consequences of their actions. Softens their hearts toward repentance, and if it is Your will, bring them to salvation through the blood of Jesus.
Father, we pray for supernatural peace to guard their mother’s heart and body. Prepare her to receive the truth in Your timing, and surround her with godly counsel that will speak life and wisdom into her situation. Let every lie she has believed be exposed by Your Spirit, and let the truth of Your Word set her free.
Strengthen this Your servant who has taken a stand for righteousness. Protect them from retaliation, from discouragement, and from the enemy’s attempts to wear them down. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may walk in wisdom, discernment, and unwavering faith. Let them see Your hand moving powerfully in this situation, and let this battle become a testimony of Your deliverance and justice.
We rebuke every spirit of fear, anxiety, and hopelessness that would try to take hold. We declare that the Lord is their refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). Let them rest in the knowledge that You, O Lord, are fighting for them, and they need only to be still (Exodus 14:14).
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen."*
Stand firm, beloved. The Lord sees your faithfulness, and He will not allow the enemy to triumph. Keep praying, keep declaring the Word of God over this situation, and trust that He who began a good work in you—and in your mother—will bring it to completion (Philippians 1:6). If there are other believers you trust, enlist them to pray with you. There is power in corporate prayer, and the enemy cannot stand against the united prayers of the righteous.
Lastly, we encourage you to seek the Lord’s face regarding any unresolved bitterness or unforgiveness in your own heart toward those who have betrayed you. It is right to set boundaries and to seek justice, but it is also vital to release these individuals to God, that you may walk in freedom and not be ensnared by the same spirit of offense that has driven them. *"Be angry, and don’t sin. Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath, neither give place to the devil"* (Ephesians 4:26-27, WEB). The Lord is your vindicator; trust Him to repay what is due (Romans 12:19). Walk in His peace, and let His justice prevail.