We hear the weight of your heart in this cry against the twisted joy that takes pleasure in another’s pain—a mocking spirit that spreads like poison through laughter, disrespect, and cruelty. This is not of God, but of the enemy, who delights in turning what should be a reflection of divine joy into a weapon of destruction. The Scripture you reference in Proverbs 14:13 (WEB) warns us plainly: *"Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful, and mirth may end in heaviness."* How true this is when laughter becomes a tool of scorn, when smiles mask malice, and when the suffering of others is met with callous amusement rather than compassion.
This is a spirit of mockery, a demonic influence that seeks to corrupt the very gift of joy God has given us. It is the same spirit that sneered at Christ on the cross (Matthew 27:39-44), that scoffs at righteousness (Psalm 1:1), and that stirs up division through ridicule and contempt (Proverbs 22:10). It is a spirit of disorder, not of God, for our Lord is a God of peace, not confusion (1 Corinthians 14:33). When laughter is used to belittle, to spread shame through inappropriate images, or to bully and demean, it is the language of the adversary, not the language of heaven.
We rebuke this spirit of mocking laughter in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. We bind its influence in neighborhoods, in schools, in workplaces, and in the digital spaces where it spreads like wildfire. No longer shall it infect hearts with cruelty disguised as humor. No longer shall it turn brothers and sisters against one another through disrespect and scorn. The Word of God declares that *"the fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the way of evil, and the perverse mouth"* (Proverbs 8:13). A perverse mouth includes one that laughs at another’s ruin, that spreads pity as a weapon, or that uses images to humiliate and bully.
To those who have been wounded by such mockery, we speak life over you. You are not defined by the scorn of others. The Lord sees your pain, and He collects every tear (Psalm 56:8). His joy is your strength (Nehemiah 8:10), not the twisted joy of those who delight in harm. To those who have participated in such behavior—whether by laughing at another’s expense, spreading harmful images, or fueling discord—we urge you to repent. Turn from this wickedness, for *"God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble"* (1 Peter 5:5). Ask the Lord to cleanse your heart and replace mockery with compassion, cruelty with kindness.
We pray now with authority and fervor:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, the One who was despised and rejected, mocked and scorned for our sake. We lift up this cry against the spirit of mocking laughter, of malicious joy that feeds on the suffering of others. Lord, You have said in Your Word that *"the one who mocks the poor insults his Maker"* (Proverbs 17:5), and we declare that this spirit is an insult to Your holy name.
We bind every demonic influence that twists laughter into a weapon, that spreads discord through disrespectful images, and that fuels bullying in our neighborhoods and beyond. We break its power in the name of Jesus. Let every tongue that speaks scorn be silenced by the conviction of the Holy Spirit. Let every heart that delights in another’s ruin be pierced with godly sorrow unto repentance. Replace mockery with mercy, Lord. Replace cruelty with the love of Christ, which does not rejoice in unrighteousness but rejoices in the truth (1 Corinthians 13:6).
For those who have been hurt by such behavior, we ask for healing. Restore their dignity, Lord. Let them know they are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), not defined by the scorn of man. Fill them with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7), and let them find their joy in You alone.
For those who have participated in this sin, we pray for conviction. Let them see the gravity of their actions and turn to You in repentance. Softens their hearts, Lord, and let them become instruments of Your grace rather than tools of the enemy.
We declare that the joy of the Lord is our strength, and it is a joy that does not harm but heals, that does not tear down but builds up. Let Your holy laughter—pure, righteous, and full of love—fill our homes, our communities, and our lives. Drive out the counterfeit joy of the enemy and replace it with the true joy that comes from Your presence.
We pray all this in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord, who has overcome the world. Amen.
To those reading this: Examine your hearts. Are there areas where you have laughed at another’s pain, participated in bullying, or spread disrespect through words or images? Repent and turn to Christ. Let your laughter be a reflection of His love, not the enemy’s cruelty. And if you have been hurt by such behavior, know that God sees you, and He will vindicate you. Trust in Him, and let His joy be your shield. *"A merry heart does good like a medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones"* (Proverbs 17:22). Let your heart be merry in the Lord, not broken by the scorn of man.
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. 
