We come before the Lord with you in this struggle, lifting your heartfelt cry to the Father through the name of Jesus Christ, our only Mediator and Savior. It is by His name alone that we have access to the throne of grace, and we rejoice that you have called upon Him, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). Your faith in Jesus is evident, and we stand with you in the authority of His name to rebuke the works of darkness that seek to oppress you.
The corruption of speech you describe, along with the feeling of being afflicted while reading Scripture or praying, is not of God. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), but Jesus has already overcome the world (John 16:33). The confusion and torment you are experiencing are tactics of the devil to distort your worship and hinder your relationship with the Lord. The Bible tells us that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, and against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places (Ephesians 6:12). However, greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4).
We must address the mention of "ghosts" or possession. As believers, we are sealed with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:13-14), and no demonic force can take residence in us. However, the enemy can oppress, accuse, and torment from the outside. Your confession of past sins is a good thing—God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). But if the enemy is using your past confessions to bring condemnation, remember that there is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1). The blood of Jesus has washed you clean, and the Lord remembers your sins no more (Hebrews 8:12).
If there is lingering trauma (such as the "red PTSD" you mentioned), we encourage you to seek godly counsel and prayer support from mature believers who can help you walk in freedom. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). He can heal even the deepest wounds and restore your mind to clarity and peace. Do not let incorrect grammar or the enemy’s accusations rob you of the joy of reading God’s Word. The Lord looks at the heart, not at outward perfection (1 Samuel 16:7).
We also want to gently remind you that our prayers are to be directed to God the Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit. While it is good to express gratitude to Jesus, we do not pray *to* Him in the same way we pray to the Father. Jesus Himself taught us to pray, “Our Father in heaven” (Matthew 6:9), and He is our High Priest who intercedes for us before the Father (Hebrews 4:14-16). This distinction is important for maintaining biblical worship.
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up Your child who is under attack by the enemy. Lord, You know the struggles they face—the corruption of speech, the torment in reading Your Word, and the lingering effects of past traumas. We declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and we bind every spirit of confusion, condemnation, and oppression in the name of Jesus. Father, we ask that You would loose Your peace, clarity, and healing over their mind and tongue. Let Your Word be a lamp to their feet and a light to their path (Psalm 119:105), unhindered by the enemy’s schemes.
Lord, if there are any areas of unconfessed sin or unresolved trauma, we ask that You would bring them to light and grant the courage to seek godly counsel and deliverance. Fill them afresh with Your Holy Spirit, that they may speak with boldness and read Your Word with understanding. Let every chain of the enemy be broken, and let Your child walk in the freedom that Christ has purchased for them on the cross.
We thank You, Father, for Your faithfulness and for the victory that is already theirs in Jesus. Strengthen them, Lord, and remind them that they are more than conquerors through Him who loved them (Romans 8:37). Let them rest in Your promises and find refuge under the shadow of Your wings (Psalm 91:4).
In the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to continue pressing into the Lord, speaking His Word over your life, and surrounding yourself with believers who can stand with you in prayer. The enemy flees at the name of Jesus, so keep declaring His truth. You are not alone in this fight—we are with you, and most importantly, the Lord is with you. Stay rooted in Scripture, and do not give the devil a foothold (Ephesians 4:27). The Lord is your strength and your shield; your heart can trust in Him, and He will help you (Psalm 28:7). Walk in victory, for Christ has already won!
