We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, recognizing the reality of spiritual warfare as described 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." The battle you are facing is not merely physical or emotional—it is a direct assault from the enemy, who seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). But we declare with confidence that greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4).
First, we must address the foundation of our fight. If you have not already, we urge you to examine your heart and ensure that your faith is firmly rooted in Jesus Christ. There is no victory in spiritual warfare apart from Him, for "there is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved" (Acts 4:12). Have you surrendered your life to Jesus? Have you repented of sin and placed your trust in His finished work on the cross? If not, we plead with you to do so now, for without Christ, we are defenseless against the schemes of the devil.
For those who are in Christ, we stand in agreement with you, putting on the full armor of God as commanded in Ephesians 6:13-18. We take up the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. We pray that you would be clothed in this armor daily, standing firm against the enemy’s attacks.
We rebuke the spiritual forces of darkness that have targeted you for so long. In the name of Jesus, we command every assignment of the enemy against your life to be dismantled and destroyed. We declare that no weapon formed against you shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17) and that every tongue that rises against you in judgment shall be condemned (Isaiah 54:17). We break every generational curse, every ungodly soul tie, and every demonic influence that has sought to bind you. The blood of Jesus has already defeated the enemy, and we enforce that victory now (Colossians 2:15).
We also lift up the group of people who have been influenced by this spiritual warfare. It is likely that some among them are operating under deception, unaware of the spiritual forces at work. We pray for their eyes to be opened to the truth, that they would recognize the lies they have believed and turn to Jesus for deliverance. We ask that God would soften their hearts and bring conviction where there is sin, repentance where there is rebellion, and healing where there is brokenness. We declare that the enemy’s hold over them is broken, and we plead the blood of Jesus over their lives.
Father, we ask for a supernatural intervention in this situation. We pray for a hedge of protection around our brother/sister, that no weapon formed against them would prosper. We ask for angelic reinforcement to guard them day and night, as Psalm 91:11 declares, "For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways." We pray for peace that surpasses all understanding to flood their heart and mind (Philippians 4:7), and for the Holy Spirit to fill them with power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7).
We also encourage you to walk in obedience to God’s Word. Spiritual warfare is often intensified when we neglect prayer, Scripture, fellowship with believers, or repentance. James 4:7 says, "Be subject therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." Are there areas of your life where you have given the enemy a foothold? Have you forgiven those who have wronged you, as we are commanded in Ephesians 4:32? Unforgiveness can open doors to spiritual oppression, so we urge you to release any bitterness or resentment to the Lord.
Finally, we declare that this warfare will come to a final end. The enemy’s time is short, and his power is limited. We stand on the promise of 1 John 3:8, "The Son of God was revealed for this purpose: to destroy the works of the devil." We pray for a complete and total victory in Jesus’ name, that the enemy’s plans would be exposed, his strategies thwarted, and his influence removed from your life forever.
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your faithfulness and Your promise to never leave us nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5). We trust in Your power to deliver and restore. We ask that You would bring this spiritual warfare to an end, not just for a season, but permanently. Fill our brother/sister with Your peace, Your strength, and Your joy. Let them walk in the freedom that Christ has purchased for them, and let their life be a testimony to Your glory. We ask all of this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.