We hear your heart, dear sister, and we stand with you in prayer as you navigate this painful and confusing season. The spiritual warfare you describe is real, and the enemy seeks to sow discord, doubt, and division among believers. Scripture warns us in Ephesians 6:12, "For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places." This battle is not against your sister in Christ—it is against the schemes of the devil, who seeks to destroy relationships and steal your peace.
First, we must examine whether there is any unconfessed sin or unforgiveness in your own heart that may be giving the enemy a foothold. Have you sought the Lord in prayer, asking Him to reveal any areas where you may need to repent or extend grace? In Matthew 7:3-5, Jesus teaches, "Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but don’t consider the beam that is in your own eye? Or how will you tell your brother, ‘Let me remove the speck from your eye,’ and behold, the beam is in your own eye? You hypocrite! First remove the beam out of your own eye, and then you can see clearly to remove the speck out of your brother’s eye." We are not saying you are at fault, but we must always begin by examining our own hearts before the Lord.
If you have done this and still sense that spiritual warfare is at play, we must stand firm in faith and resist the enemy’s lies. James 4:7 declares, "Be subject therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." We rebuke the spirit of division, confusion, and strife that may be influencing your sister, and we command it to flee in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. The enemy has no authority over those who are covered by the blood of Jesus and walking in obedience to God’s Word.
We also encourage you to approach your sister with humility and love, if possible, to seek clarity and reconciliation. Proverbs 15:1 reminds us, "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." If she is open, share your concerns in a spirit of gentleness, and listen to her heart as well. If she is not receptive, continue to pray for her and trust the Lord to work in her life. Remember, our battle is not against flesh and blood, and God can soften even the hardest of hearts.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We lift up this dear sister to You, asking for Your peace, wisdom, and protection to surround her. Lord, we rebuke every spirit of division, confusion, and strife that may be influencing her sister in Christ. We declare that no weapon formed against her shall prosper, and we stand on Your promise in Isaiah 54:17 that "no weapon that is formed against you will prevail; and you will condemn every tongue that accuses you in judgment. This is the heritage of the Lord’s servants, and their righteousness is from Me."
Father, we ask that You would give her discernment to know how to respond in love and truth. If there is any unforgiveness or bitterness in her heart, reveal it to her and help her to release it to You. Fill her with Your Holy Spirit, that she may walk in love, patience, and self-control. Guard her heart and mind in Christ Jesus, and let her not be overcome by the schemes of the enemy.
Lord, we also pray for her sister. Soften her heart, Father, and open her eyes to see any ways in which the enemy may be using her to cause harm. Bring repentance, restoration, and healing to their relationship, if it be Your will. Let Your love and unity prevail, and may they both grow stronger in their faith as they stand together against the enemy’s attacks.
We thank You, Lord, for Your faithfulness and for the victory we have in Jesus Christ. We declare that the enemy is defeated, and we walk in the authority of Your name. Strengthen this sister, Lord, and remind her that she is not alone. You are her refuge and her strength, a very present help in trouble.
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
Sister, we encourage you to remain steadfast in prayer and to cling to God’s Word. The enemy may try to wear you down, but remember that greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). Surround yourself with godly believers who can stand with you in prayer and support you during this time. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of your faith, and trust that He will bring clarity, healing, and restoration in His perfect timing. You are not alone in this battle, and we stand with you in faith.