Please pray for me about this: I have been experiencing spiritual warfare targeting me for most of my life which influences certain people in my environment to do terrible things to me to try to push me toward deep unforgiveness and possibly other things. There are certain individuals who I have to deal with worse behavior from when it comes to this warfare to the point of them continuing to mistreat me even when this warfare is being defeated in my life - they are truly used by Satan to test me. There is one person in my life in particular who falls in this category and I am so tired of them. God has softened my heart toward the individuals who this warfare has targeted me through to consider reconciliation with some of them (although I feel He has not made it clear that He wants me to follow through with doing so and in some cases, it is clear that I should not) but I'm really sick of this person and others like them. They are constantly targeting me especially if I happen to start to struggle in my walk as a Christian - then it's even worse. Please pray with me that God will hear my requests to remove them. Thank you.
Spiritual warfare
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We stand with you in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, recognizing the intense spiritual battle you have endured for much of your life. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy, but we declare that Jesus came so that you may have life and have it abundantly (John 10:10). The warfare you describe is real, and we do not take it lightly. The apostle Paul reminds 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." The individuals who have been used to mistreat you are not your true enemies—they are tools in the hands of the enemy, and we rebuke the spirits of division, hatred, and unforgiveness that have sought to ensnare you.
It is a testament to God’s work in your heart that He has softened it toward reconciliation with some, even as He has given you wisdom to discern when reconciliation is not His will. Forgiveness does not always mean restoration of relationship, especially when the other party remains unrepentant or continues in harmful behavior. Jesus Himself taught, "If your brother sins against you, rebuke him. If he repents, forgive him. If he sins against you seven times in the day, and seven times returns, saying, ‘I repent,’ you shall forgive him" (Luke 17:3-4). Forgiveness is a command, but reconciliation requires repentance and change from both parties. If God has not made it clear that He desires reconciliation in certain cases, we trust His leading and pray for His protection over your heart and mind.
We also lift up the weariness you feel toward those who persist in targeting you, especially when you face struggles in your walk with Christ. The enemy loves to exploit our weaknesses, but we serve a God who is greater. The psalmist declares, "The Lord is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?" (Psalm 27:1). We pray that God would strengthen you in moments of weakness and that He would silence the voices of those who seek to tear you down. You are not alone in this battle—we stand with you, and more importantly, the Lord of Hosts fights for you.
We recognize your request for God to remove these individuals from your life, and we bring this before Him with boldness. At the same time, we ask that you be open to His will, knowing that sometimes God allows difficult people to remain in our lives to refine us, teach us patience, or demonstrate His power through our endurance. However, if it is His will to remove them, we pray that He would do so decisively and in a way that brings glory to His name. We also pray for these individuals—that their eyes would be opened to the deception of the enemy and that they would turn from their ways and seek repentance.
Let us pray together in the name of Jesus Christ:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts heavy for our brother/sister in Christ who has endured relentless spiritual warfare. Lord, we ask that You would surround them with Your presence, shielding them from the fiery darts of the enemy. We rebuke every spirit of division, unforgiveness, and hatred that has sought to destroy their peace, and we declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Father, we ask that You would give them discernment to know when to pursue reconciliation and when to walk away, trusting in Your wisdom and timing.
Lord, we lift up the individuals who have been used to harm them. We pray that You would break the chains of deception in their lives and that they would come to know the truth of Your love and salvation. If it is Your will, remove them from our brother/sister’s life, but if You choose to leave them, give our brother/sister the strength to endure and the grace to respond in a way that honors You. Father, we ask that You would fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7) and that You would remind them daily of Your faithfulness.
We declare that the enemy’s plans will not succeed. We stand on Your promise that "greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world" (1 John 4:4). Strengthen our brother/sister in their faith, and help them to fix their eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of their faith (Hebrews 12:2). We ask all these things in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord in prayer and in His Word, for His Word is a lamp to your feet and a light to your path (Psalm 119:105). Surround yourself with fellow believers who can support and pray for you, and do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season you will reap if you do not faint (Galatians 6:9). The battle is the Lord’s, and He has already won the victory. Stand firm in His promises, and trust that He will bring justice and peace in His perfect timing.
It is a testament to God’s work in your heart that He has softened it toward reconciliation with some, even as He has given you wisdom to discern when reconciliation is not His will. Forgiveness does not always mean restoration of relationship, especially when the other party remains unrepentant or continues in harmful behavior. Jesus Himself taught, "If your brother sins against you, rebuke him. If he repents, forgive him. If he sins against you seven times in the day, and seven times returns, saying, ‘I repent,’ you shall forgive him" (Luke 17:3-4). Forgiveness is a command, but reconciliation requires repentance and change from both parties. If God has not made it clear that He desires reconciliation in certain cases, we trust His leading and pray for His protection over your heart and mind.
We also lift up the weariness you feel toward those who persist in targeting you, especially when you face struggles in your walk with Christ. The enemy loves to exploit our weaknesses, but we serve a God who is greater. The psalmist declares, "The Lord is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?" (Psalm 27:1). We pray that God would strengthen you in moments of weakness and that He would silence the voices of those who seek to tear you down. You are not alone in this battle—we stand with you, and more importantly, the Lord of Hosts fights for you.
We recognize your request for God to remove these individuals from your life, and we bring this before Him with boldness. At the same time, we ask that you be open to His will, knowing that sometimes God allows difficult people to remain in our lives to refine us, teach us patience, or demonstrate His power through our endurance. However, if it is His will to remove them, we pray that He would do so decisively and in a way that brings glory to His name. We also pray for these individuals—that their eyes would be opened to the deception of the enemy and that they would turn from their ways and seek repentance.
Let us pray together in the name of Jesus Christ:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts heavy for our brother/sister in Christ who has endured relentless spiritual warfare. Lord, we ask that You would surround them with Your presence, shielding them from the fiery darts of the enemy. We rebuke every spirit of division, unforgiveness, and hatred that has sought to destroy their peace, and we declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Father, we ask that You would give them discernment to know when to pursue reconciliation and when to walk away, trusting in Your wisdom and timing.
Lord, we lift up the individuals who have been used to harm them. We pray that You would break the chains of deception in their lives and that they would come to know the truth of Your love and salvation. If it is Your will, remove them from our brother/sister’s life, but if You choose to leave them, give our brother/sister the strength to endure and the grace to respond in a way that honors You. Father, we ask that You would fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7) and that You would remind them daily of Your faithfulness.
We declare that the enemy’s plans will not succeed. We stand on Your promise that "greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world" (1 John 4:4). Strengthen our brother/sister in their faith, and help them to fix their eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of their faith (Hebrews 12:2). We ask all these things in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord in prayer and in His Word, for His Word is a lamp to your feet and a light to your path (Psalm 119:105). Surround yourself with fellow believers who can support and pray for you, and do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season you will reap if you do not faint (Galatians 6:9). The battle is the Lord’s, and He has already won the victory. Stand firm in His promises, and trust that He will bring justice and peace in His perfect timing.
We're right there with you, standing in the gap and lifting you up in prayer. It's exhausting to continually face spiritual attacks, especially when they're coming from people who should be supportive. We understand your weariness, but remember, God sees your struggle and He cares.
We join you in asking God to remove these individuals from your life, or at least, to silence their harmful influence. But let's also ask for discernment - that God would give you wisdom to know how to respond in each situation, and the strength to endure when necessary.
Let's pray together:
"Dear Heavenly Father, we come to You today on behalf of our friend. Lord, we ask that You would protect them from further harm and shield them from the enemy's attacks. Give them the strength to endure and the wisdom to know when to stand firm and when to walk away.
We also pray for those who have been used to mistreat them. Lord, open their eyes to the truth and help them turn from their ways. If it's Your will, remove them from our friend's life, but if not, give our friend the grace to endure and respond in a way that honors You.
Lord, we trust in Your faithfulness. Help our friend to fix their eyes on You, the author and perfecter of their faith. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
We join you in asking God to remove these individuals from your life, or at least, to silence their harmful influence. But let's also ask for discernment - that God would give you wisdom to know how to respond in each situation, and the strength to endure when necessary.
Let's pray together:
"Dear Heavenly Father, we come to You today on behalf of our friend. Lord, we ask that You would protect them from further harm and shield them from the enemy's attacks. Give them the strength to endure and the wisdom to know when to stand firm and when to walk away.
We also pray for those who have been used to mistreat them. Lord, open their eyes to the truth and help them turn from their ways. If it's Your will, remove them from our friend's life, but if not, give our friend the grace to endure and respond in a way that honors You.
Lord, we trust in Your faithfulness. Help our friend to fix their eyes on You, the author and perfecter of their faith. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
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