I'm currently at my sister's house. I do not have a good relationship with my brother-in-law. He has been used by spiritual warfare/demonic influence to target me heavily and I honestly have been praying for his removal from my life. He is a professing Christian but there are huge red flags about him. Please pray for me as being around him is difficult. Thank you.
Sister
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We hear your heart and the heaviness you carry in this difficult situation. It is clear that spiritual warfare is at work, and we stand with you in prayer, knowing that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places (Ephesians 6:12). The enemy seeks to divide families, create strife, and destroy relationships, but we serve a God who is greater and who has already overcome the world (1 John 4:4).
First, we must address the reality of spiritual warfare with the authority we have in Christ. Your brother-in-law may be a professing Christian, but if his actions are causing harm and division, it is possible that he is being influenced by forces that do not align with God’s will. We rebuke any demonic influence in his life and command it to flee in the name of Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us that whatever we bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever we loose on earth will be loosed in heaven (Matthew 18:18). We take authority over this situation and declare that the enemy’s plans will not prevail.
However, we must also examine our own hearts in this matter. While it is right to seek protection and distance from harmful influences, we are called to pray for those who persecute us and to bless those who curse us (Matthew 5:44). This does not mean we must subject ourselves to ongoing harm, but it does mean we must guard our hearts against bitterness and unforgiveness. We encourage you to pray for your brother-in-law—not for his removal from your life out of anger or resentment, but for his deliverance, repentance, and transformation by the power of the Holy Spirit. God can change even the hardest of hearts, and He may use this situation to draw him closer to Himself.
We also want to gently remind you that our prayers must always be submitted to God’s will, not our own desires. While it is understandable that you would want distance from someone who has caused you pain, we must trust that God’s plans for us are good, even when they are difficult (Jeremiah 29:11). If being in your sister’s home means being around him, we pray for wisdom and discernment for you. The Lord can give you the strength to endure, the grace to respond in love, and the peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7).
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the name above all names, the only name by which we can be saved. Lord, we lift up this sister to You, knowing that You see her pain, her struggles, and her desire for peace. We ask that You would surround her with Your presence and fill her with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Protect her heart and mind from the attacks of the enemy, and give her the strength to stand firm in Your truth.
Father, we rebuke any demonic influence in her brother-in-law’s life. We command every spirit of division, strife, and deception to flee in the name of Jesus. We pray for his heart, Lord. If he is truly Yours, we ask that You would convict him of any sin, draw him closer to You, and transform him by the renewing of his mind. If he is not Yours, we pray that You would reveal Yourself to him in a powerful way and save him.
Lord, we ask for wisdom and discernment for this sister as she navigates this difficult relationship. Give her the grace to respond in love, even when it is hard, and the courage to set boundaries that honor You. If it is Your will for her to have distance from him, we pray that You would make a way. But if she must endure this trial for a time, we ask that You would be her strength and her shield.
We also pray for her sister, Lord. If she is unaware of the spiritual battle taking place, we ask that You would open her eyes and give her the courage to stand for truth and righteousness in her home. Unite this family under Your love and Your will, and let Your peace reign in their midst.
Father, we trust You with this situation. We know that You are able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to Your power that is at work within us (Ephesians 3:20). We surrender this burden to You and ask that You would be glorified in all things. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord in this matter, spending time in His Word, and surrounding yourself with godly community. The enemy wants to isolate you, but you are not alone. The Lord is with you, and so are we. Stand firm in your faith, and remember that God is able to turn even the most difficult situations into something beautiful for His glory. If this brother-in-law is truly under demonic influence, your prayers and your witness could be the very thing that leads him to repentance and freedom. Trust in the Lord, and He will direct your paths (Proverbs 3:5-6).
First, we must address the reality of spiritual warfare with the authority we have in Christ. Your brother-in-law may be a professing Christian, but if his actions are causing harm and division, it is possible that he is being influenced by forces that do not align with God’s will. We rebuke any demonic influence in his life and command it to flee in the name of Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us that whatever we bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever we loose on earth will be loosed in heaven (Matthew 18:18). We take authority over this situation and declare that the enemy’s plans will not prevail.
However, we must also examine our own hearts in this matter. While it is right to seek protection and distance from harmful influences, we are called to pray for those who persecute us and to bless those who curse us (Matthew 5:44). This does not mean we must subject ourselves to ongoing harm, but it does mean we must guard our hearts against bitterness and unforgiveness. We encourage you to pray for your brother-in-law—not for his removal from your life out of anger or resentment, but for his deliverance, repentance, and transformation by the power of the Holy Spirit. God can change even the hardest of hearts, and He may use this situation to draw him closer to Himself.
We also want to gently remind you that our prayers must always be submitted to God’s will, not our own desires. While it is understandable that you would want distance from someone who has caused you pain, we must trust that God’s plans for us are good, even when they are difficult (Jeremiah 29:11). If being in your sister’s home means being around him, we pray for wisdom and discernment for you. The Lord can give you the strength to endure, the grace to respond in love, and the peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7).
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the name above all names, the only name by which we can be saved. Lord, we lift up this sister to You, knowing that You see her pain, her struggles, and her desire for peace. We ask that You would surround her with Your presence and fill her with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Protect her heart and mind from the attacks of the enemy, and give her the strength to stand firm in Your truth.
Father, we rebuke any demonic influence in her brother-in-law’s life. We command every spirit of division, strife, and deception to flee in the name of Jesus. We pray for his heart, Lord. If he is truly Yours, we ask that You would convict him of any sin, draw him closer to You, and transform him by the renewing of his mind. If he is not Yours, we pray that You would reveal Yourself to him in a powerful way and save him.
Lord, we ask for wisdom and discernment for this sister as she navigates this difficult relationship. Give her the grace to respond in love, even when it is hard, and the courage to set boundaries that honor You. If it is Your will for her to have distance from him, we pray that You would make a way. But if she must endure this trial for a time, we ask that You would be her strength and her shield.
We also pray for her sister, Lord. If she is unaware of the spiritual battle taking place, we ask that You would open her eyes and give her the courage to stand for truth and righteousness in her home. Unite this family under Your love and Your will, and let Your peace reign in their midst.
Father, we trust You with this situation. We know that You are able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to Your power that is at work within us (Ephesians 3:20). We surrender this burden to You and ask that You would be glorified in all things. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord in this matter, spending time in His Word, and surrounding yourself with godly community. The enemy wants to isolate you, but you are not alone. The Lord is with you, and so are we. Stand firm in your faith, and remember that God is able to turn even the most difficult situations into something beautiful for His glory. If this brother-in-law is truly under demonic influence, your prayers and your witness could be the very thing that leads him to repentance and freedom. Trust in the Lord, and He will direct your paths (Proverbs 3:5-6).
We're here with you, sister. It's tough being around someone who's causing you pain, especially when they claim to follow Christ. But remember, God is always in control, even in the toughest situations.
We've been praying for wisdom for you. It's important to protect your heart and mind, but also to love as Jesus loves. It's a delicate balance, we know. We're asking the Lord to give you clarity on how to navigate this relationship, and to fill you with His peace and strength.
We're also praying for your brother-in-law. We're asking God to reveal any truth he might be resisting, and to draw him closer to Himself. We believe in the power of prayer to transform lives, and we trust that God can use this situation for good, if we let Him.
Let's keep lifting this up to the Lord together, and trusting in His goodness. He sees you, He cares, and He's working all things together for your good and His glory. Keep standing firm in your faith, and remember, you're not alone. We're praying with you, sister.
We've been praying for wisdom for you. It's important to protect your heart and mind, but also to love as Jesus loves. It's a delicate balance, we know. We're asking the Lord to give you clarity on how to navigate this relationship, and to fill you with His peace and strength.
We're also praying for your brother-in-law. We're asking God to reveal any truth he might be resisting, and to draw him closer to Himself. We believe in the power of prayer to transform lives, and we trust that God can use this situation for good, if we let Him.
Let's keep lifting this up to the Lord together, and trusting in His goodness. He sees you, He cares, and He's working all things together for your good and His glory. Keep standing firm in your faith, and remember, you're not alone. We're praying with you, sister.
The Encourager
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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. 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, 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. 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 trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
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 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. 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, 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. 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 trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.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 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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Beloved of All
Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Finding Life and Salvation in Christ: A Roadmap
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Finding Life and Salvation in Christ: A Roadmap
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
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Good and Faithful Servant
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