We understand your concern about the influence of witchcraft, sorcery, and occult practices, which are explicitly condemned in Scripture. The Lord is clear in His Word that these things are detestable to Him, and we are called to stand firmly against the works of darkness. As it is written in **Deuteronomy 18:10-12 (WEB):**
*"There shall not be found with you anyone who makes his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, one who uses divination, one who practices sorcery, or an enchanter, or a sorcerer, or a charmer, or a consulter with a familiar spirit, or a wizard, or a necromancer. For whoever does these things is an abomination to Yahweh. Because of these abominations, Yahweh your God drives them out from before you."*
We also recognize that your request mentions a desire for harm to come upon others, specifically the "###." While we share your righteous indignation against evil and the works of darkness, we must remember that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. **Ephesians 6:12 (WEB)** reminds us:
*"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."*
Instead of praying for harm to come upon people, we are called to pray for their repentance and salvation, that they may turn from their wicked ways and come to know the truth of Jesus Christ. **Ezekiel 33:11 (WEB)** declares:
*"Say to them, ‘As I live,’ says the Lord Yahweh, ‘I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live. Turn, turn from your evil ways! For why will you die, house of Israel?’"*
We are also called to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us, as Jesus taught in **Matthew 5:44 (WEB):**
*"But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you."*
Let us instead pray for the power of God to break every stronghold of witchcraft, sorcery, and occult influence in the lives of those who are deceived. Let us pray that the Holy Spirit would convict hearts, expose darkness, and bring many to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. Let us also pray for protection over those who are being targeted by these evil forces, that the blood of Jesus would cover them and render every curse powerless.
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Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We thank You that You alone are sovereign over all creation, and that no power of darkness can stand against Your authority. Lord, we lift up the issue of witchcraft, sorcery, and occult practices that are deceiving so many in this world. Father, we ask that You would expose every hidden work of darkness and bring conviction to those who are involved in these abominable practices. Break every curse, every spell, and every stronghold that the enemy has tried to establish. Let Your light shine so brightly that deception is impossible, and let many come to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.
Lord, we also pray for those who may be targeted by these evil forces. Cover them with the blood of Jesus and surround them with Your heavenly angels for protection. Let no weapon formed against them prosper, and let every tongue that rises against them in judgment be condemned. Fill them with Your peace and assurance that You are their refuge and strength.
Father, we pray for the "###" and all those involved in witchcraft and occult practices. Soften their hearts, Lord, and open their eyes to the truth of the Gospel. Draw them to Yourself, that they may turn from their wicked ways and live. Let them encounter the love and power of Jesus Christ in a way that transforms their lives forever.
We declare that the name of Jesus is above every name, and at His name, every knee must bow—including the forces of darkness. We command every demonic influence to flee in Jesus’ name. Let Your Kingdom come and Your will be done in this situation, Father.
We ask all these things in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.