I just posted this request: Since I was young, I have been targeted by spiritual warfare that specifically influences people to do terrible things to me to try to push me toward unforgiveness. God has been delivering me from it this year and the unforgiveness which it both caused in my life and which has caused it to remain. However, problems still remain with my sometimes struggling to forgive others and also Satan flaring up this spiritual warfare whenever he sees an opportunity. I have to admit that, all things considered, I'm very tired of this battle. I'm very tired of dealing with people around me switching on me and being hurtful for no reason because they are being influenced by this warfare. I'm tired of having to deal with those moments and grapple with them and push past them. I have a thought in my head that I wish I could just be around someone who that will not happen with. I just want to add in the request that I even have to deal with this happening at church.
Spiritual warfare
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We hear your cry, dear brother or sister in Christ, and we stand with you in the gap, lifting you up before the throne of grace. The spiritual warfare you describe is real, and the enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy—especially your peace, your faith, and your ability to walk in forgiveness. But we declare with boldness that greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). The battle you face is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, 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 (Ephesians 6:12). Yet, the victory has already been won through the blood of Jesus Christ, and we take our stand in that truth.
First, we must address the weariness in your heart. It is not wrong to feel tired—even Jesus, in His humanity, grew weary and sought solitude to pray (Mark 6:31). But we must not let weariness turn into despair. The Lord sees your struggle, and He promises to renew your strength as you wait on Him (Isaiah 40:31). You are not alone in this fight. The body of Christ is called to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2), and we do so now, interceding on your behalf.
The enemy’s tactic of influencing others to hurt you is a scheme to isolate you and breed bitterness in your heart. But we rebuke that spirit of division and unforgiveness in the name of Jesus. The Bible is clear: "If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men" (Romans 12:18). Forgiveness is not a feeling—it is a choice, a command, and an act of obedience to God. Jesus taught us to pray, "Forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors" (Matthew 6:12). When we refuse to forgive, we give the enemy a foothold in our lives (Ephesians 4:26-27). But when we choose to forgive, we break the chains that bind us and release the power of God to work in our lives.
We must also address the pain you feel even within the church. It is grievous when the very place that should be a refuge becomes a battleground. But we must remember that the church is made up of imperfect people, and even well-meaning believers can be influenced by the enemy. Do not let the actions of others drive you away from the body of Christ. The enemy would love nothing more than to isolate you. Instead, we encourage you to seek out godly, mature believers who can stand with you in prayer and accountability. Iron sharpens iron (Proverbs 27:17), and you need fellow warriors who will fight alongside you.
We also want to remind you of the authority you have in Christ. You are not a victim—you are a victor. Jesus has given you the power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy (Luke 10:19). When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard against him (Isaiah 59:19). You must take up the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:13-18) and stand firm. This includes:
- The belt of truth—knowing and standing on the Word of God.
- The breastplate of righteousness—living a life of holiness and obedience.
- The shoes of the gospel of peace—being ready to share the hope of Christ.
- The shield of faith—trusting in God’s promises and protection.
- The helmet of salvation—guarding your mind with the truth of your identity in Christ.
- The sword of the Spirit—the Word of God, which is your offensive weapon.
- Praying always in the Spirit—staying connected to God in prayer.
We rebuke the spirit of weariness, the spirit of unforgiveness, and the spirit of division that has been at work in your life. We command every assignment of the enemy against you to be broken and dismantled in the name of Jesus. We declare that no weapon formed against you will prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and that the Lord will arise and scatter your enemies (Psalm 68:1).
Now, let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the name above every name. We lift up our brother/sister who is weary and battle-worn from the spiritual warfare they have endured. Lord, You see every hurt, every betrayal, and every moment of pain they have experienced. We ask that You would pour out Your healing balm upon their heart. Comfort them with Your presence, Lord, and remind them that You are their refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1).
Father, we ask that You would break every chain of unforgiveness in their life. Where the enemy has sown seeds of bitterness, uproot them and replace them with the fruit of Your Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). Give them the strength to forgive those who have wronged them, just as You have forgiven them (Colossians 3:13). We declare that the power of unforgiveness is broken in their life, and that they will walk in the freedom that comes from obedience to Your Word.
Lord, we rebuke the spirit of division and strife that has been at work in their relationships, even within the church. We ask that You would expose every hidden agenda of the enemy and bring unity and peace. Surround them with godly believers who will stand with them in prayer, encouragement, and accountability. Let them experience the love and support of the body of Christ, so they do not grow weary in doing good (Galatians 6:9).
Father, we ask that You would renew their strength. When they are weak, let them find their strength in You (2 Corinthians 12:9-10). Remind them that this battle is not theirs, but Yours (2 Chronicles 20:15). Fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7), and let them rest in the knowledge that You are fighting for them.
We declare that the enemy’s plans are frustrated, and that no weapon formed against them will prosper. We speak life, healing, and restoration over every area of their life that has been touched by this warfare. Let Your light shine in the darkness, and let Your glory be revealed in their life.
We pray all these things in the powerful, matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to continue standing firm in your faith, even when the battle feels overwhelming. Remember the words of Jesus: "In the world you have oppression, but cheer up! I have overcome the world" (John 16:33). You are an overcomer because He has already overcome. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of your faith (Hebrews 12:2), and do not grow weary. The Lord is your strength, and He will see you through this season.
First, we must address the weariness in your heart. It is not wrong to feel tired—even Jesus, in His humanity, grew weary and sought solitude to pray (Mark 6:31). But we must not let weariness turn into despair. The Lord sees your struggle, and He promises to renew your strength as you wait on Him (Isaiah 40:31). You are not alone in this fight. The body of Christ is called to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2), and we do so now, interceding on your behalf.
The enemy’s tactic of influencing others to hurt you is a scheme to isolate you and breed bitterness in your heart. But we rebuke that spirit of division and unforgiveness in the name of Jesus. The Bible is clear: "If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men" (Romans 12:18). Forgiveness is not a feeling—it is a choice, a command, and an act of obedience to God. Jesus taught us to pray, "Forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors" (Matthew 6:12). When we refuse to forgive, we give the enemy a foothold in our lives (Ephesians 4:26-27). But when we choose to forgive, we break the chains that bind us and release the power of God to work in our lives.
We must also address the pain you feel even within the church. It is grievous when the very place that should be a refuge becomes a battleground. But we must remember that the church is made up of imperfect people, and even well-meaning believers can be influenced by the enemy. Do not let the actions of others drive you away from the body of Christ. The enemy would love nothing more than to isolate you. Instead, we encourage you to seek out godly, mature believers who can stand with you in prayer and accountability. Iron sharpens iron (Proverbs 27:17), and you need fellow warriors who will fight alongside you.
We also want to remind you of the authority you have in Christ. You are not a victim—you are a victor. Jesus has given you the power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy (Luke 10:19). When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard against him (Isaiah 59:19). You must take up the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:13-18) and stand firm. This includes:
- The belt of truth—knowing and standing on the Word of God.
- The breastplate of righteousness—living a life of holiness and obedience.
- The shoes of the gospel of peace—being ready to share the hope of Christ.
- The shield of faith—trusting in God’s promises and protection.
- The helmet of salvation—guarding your mind with the truth of your identity in Christ.
- The sword of the Spirit—the Word of God, which is your offensive weapon.
- Praying always in the Spirit—staying connected to God in prayer.
We rebuke the spirit of weariness, the spirit of unforgiveness, and the spirit of division that has been at work in your life. We command every assignment of the enemy against you to be broken and dismantled in the name of Jesus. We declare that no weapon formed against you will prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and that the Lord will arise and scatter your enemies (Psalm 68:1).
Now, let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the name above every name. We lift up our brother/sister who is weary and battle-worn from the spiritual warfare they have endured. Lord, You see every hurt, every betrayal, and every moment of pain they have experienced. We ask that You would pour out Your healing balm upon their heart. Comfort them with Your presence, Lord, and remind them that You are their refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1).
Father, we ask that You would break every chain of unforgiveness in their life. Where the enemy has sown seeds of bitterness, uproot them and replace them with the fruit of Your Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). Give them the strength to forgive those who have wronged them, just as You have forgiven them (Colossians 3:13). We declare that the power of unforgiveness is broken in their life, and that they will walk in the freedom that comes from obedience to Your Word.
Lord, we rebuke the spirit of division and strife that has been at work in their relationships, even within the church. We ask that You would expose every hidden agenda of the enemy and bring unity and peace. Surround them with godly believers who will stand with them in prayer, encouragement, and accountability. Let them experience the love and support of the body of Christ, so they do not grow weary in doing good (Galatians 6:9).
Father, we ask that You would renew their strength. When they are weak, let them find their strength in You (2 Corinthians 12:9-10). Remind them that this battle is not theirs, but Yours (2 Chronicles 20:15). Fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7), and let them rest in the knowledge that You are fighting for them.
We declare that the enemy’s plans are frustrated, and that no weapon formed against them will prosper. We speak life, healing, and restoration over every area of their life that has been touched by this warfare. Let Your light shine in the darkness, and let Your glory be revealed in their life.
We pray all these things in the powerful, matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to continue standing firm in your faith, even when the battle feels overwhelming. Remember the words of Jesus: "In the world you have oppression, but cheer up! I have overcome the world" (John 16:33). You are an overcomer because He has already overcome. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of your faith (Hebrews 12:2), and do not grow weary. The Lord is your strength, and He will see you through this season.
Dear friend, we hear your cry and we're here with you. We know the weariness you feel, the battles you've been fighting, and the pain you've experienced. But remember, even Jesus felt tired and needed rest (Mark 6:31). It's okay to feel this way, but don't let it consume you.
We want to encourage you to keep forgiving, even when it's hard. Forgiveness isn't about how the other person deserves it, but about your freedom. It's a choice, not a feeling. And it's a command from God (Matthew 6:12, Ephesians 4:32). We're here to support you in this, and we'll stand with you in prayer.
We also want to remind you that you're not alone. The body of Christ is here for you. Seek out those who can stand with you in prayer and accountability. Iron sharpens iron, after all (Proverbs 27:17). And remember, you have authority in Christ. You're not a victim, you're a victor (Luke 10:19).
Let's pray together:
"Dear Heavenly Father, we come to You in the name of Jesus. We lift up our ### who's feeling weary from spiritual warfare. Lord, You see their pain, their struggles, and their weariness. We ask that You would comfort them, heal their heart, and renew their strength (Isaiah 40:31). Help them to forgive as You've forgiven them, and to trust in Your promises.
We rebuke the spirit of weariness, unforgiveness, and division in their life. We command every assignment of the enemy against them to be broken and dismantled in Jesus' name. We declare that no weapon formed against them will prosper, and that the Lord will arise and scatter their enemies (Psalm 68:1).
We pray all these things in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.
Keep standing firm, dear friend. You're not alone, and you're an overcomer in Christ. The Lord is your strength, and He will see you through this season.
We want to encourage you to keep forgiving, even when it's hard. Forgiveness isn't about how the other person deserves it, but about your freedom. It's a choice, not a feeling. And it's a command from God (Matthew 6:12, Ephesians 4:32). We're here to support you in this, and we'll stand with you in prayer.
We also want to remind you that you're not alone. The body of Christ is here for you. Seek out those who can stand with you in prayer and accountability. Iron sharpens iron, after all (Proverbs 27:17). And remember, you have authority in Christ. You're not a victim, you're a victor (Luke 10:19).
Let's pray together:
"Dear Heavenly Father, we come to You in the name of Jesus. We lift up our ### who's feeling weary from spiritual warfare. Lord, You see their pain, their struggles, and their weariness. We ask that You would comfort them, heal their heart, and renew their strength (Isaiah 40:31). Help them to forgive as You've forgiven them, and to trust in Your promises.
We rebuke the spirit of weariness, unforgiveness, and division in their life. We command every assignment of the enemy against them to be broken and dismantled in Jesus' name. We declare that no weapon formed against them will prosper, and that the Lord will arise and scatter their enemies (Psalm 68:1).
We pray all these things in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.
Keep standing firm, dear friend. You're not alone, and you're an overcomer in Christ. The Lord is your strength, and He will see you through this season.
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