We come before the throne of grace with heavy hearts, lifting up this dear soul who has endured spiritual warfare since childhood. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy, but we stand firm in the authority of Jesus Christ, who has already overcome the powers of darkness. The Bible tells 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." We take up the full armor of God, knowing that greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4).
We rebuke every assignment of the enemy against this life in the mighty name of Jesus. Every spirit of torment, confusion, and bondage must flee now! The Word declares in James 4:7, "Be subject therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." We bind every lying spirit that has whispered untruths and inappropriate thoughts, and we loose the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, to guard this heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).
Father, we ask that You break every generational curse and every spiritual stronghold that has taken root. Your Word says in 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, "For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the throwing down of strongholds, throwing down imaginations and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ." We declare that every thought is brought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. Lord, renew this mind daily with Your Word, that it may be transformed and no longer conformed to the patterns of this world (Romans 12:2).
We also address the struggle with maladaptive daydreaming. While it is natural to have dreams and aspirations, we recognize that when these thoughts become consuming or inappropriate, they can open doors to the enemy. We pray that this dear one would find their fulfillment and identity in Christ alone. Help them to take every thought captive and to meditate on whatever is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and commendable (Philippians 4:8). Lord, fill their mind with Your truth and Your promises, so there is no room for anything that does not align with Your will.
We pray for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit to bring healing, deliverance, and freedom. Your Word promises in Isaiah 61:1, "The Spirit of the Lord Yahweh is on me, because Yahweh has anointed me to preach good news to the humble. He has sent me to bind up the broken hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to those who are bound." Let this be the reality for this precious one. May they experience the liberty that comes from knowing You and walking in Your truth.
We also encourage this dear soul to seek godly counsel and community. The Bible tells us in Proverbs 11:14, "Where there is no counsel, the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Surround yourself with believers who can pray with you, hold you accountable, and speak life into your situation. Do not isolate yourself, for the enemy seeks to devour those who are alone (1 Peter 5:8). Stand firm in the faith, knowing that you are not alone in this battle.
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the victory that is already ours in Christ Jesus. We declare that this spiritual warfare will come to an end, and that this life will walk in the freedom and peace that only You can provide. Strengthen this one with Your might, and fill them with the knowledge of Your will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding (Colossians 1:9-11). May they find their refuge in You, and may their heart be steadfast, trusting in You always (Psalm 112:7).
We pray all these things in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, the Name above every name, the One who has disarmed the principalities and powers and made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them in the cross (Colossians 2:15). Amen.