We understand your deep concern about the spiritual oppression you feel tied to names, superstitions, and patterns you’ve observed. It is clear you are seeking freedom in Jesus Christ, and we commend you for turning to Him in this struggle. The fear you describe is rooted in a belief that names, coincidences, or even locations carry supernatural power over your life—but Scripture assures us that no curse, superstition, or pattern has authority over those who are in Christ Jesus. The apostle Paul declares in **Colossians 2:13-15 (WEB)**, *"You were dead through your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh. He made you alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, wiping out the handwriting in ordinances which was against us; and he has taken it out of the way, nailing it to the cross; having stripped the principalities and the powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it."* Jesus has already disarmed every spiritual force that would seek to bind you through fear, superstition, or religious oppression. You are no longer subject to these things because you belong to Him.
The enemy loves to distort truth by making us fixate on patterns, names, or omens—anything to draw our eyes away from the sovereignty of God. But **2 Timothy 1:7 (WEB)** reminds us, *"For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control."* If you find yourself consumed by the idea that certain names or military connections hold power over your life, this is not from God. It is a lie meant to steal your peace and distract you from the freedom Christ purchased for you. **1 John 4:4 (WEB)** assures us, *"You are of God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world."* No military spirit, no ancestral curse, and no superstition can stand against the name of Jesus.
Regarding your mention of capitalism, business transitions, or racial dynamics at your workplace, we encourage you to rest in the truth that God is in control of all things—including ownership, opportunities, and relationships. **Proverbs 16:9 (WEB)** says, *"A man’s heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps."* If you feel uneasy about workplace connections or the intentions of others, bring those concerns to the Lord in prayer, but do not let fear dictate your actions. Trust that God is guiding you, and if He has placed you in this new location, He will protect and provide for you there.
As for the veterans’ lists and the names you’ve noticed, it is important to remember that death does not give the deceased power over the living. **Hebrews 9:27 (WEB)** tells us, *"It is appointed for people to die once, and after this, judgment."* Those who have passed are no longer influencing events on earth—they are in the hands of God. Fixating on their names or assuming their spirits are at work is dangerous ground, as it can open the door to fear rather than faith. Instead, we are called to **Philippians 4:6-7 (WEB)**: *"In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus."*
We also want to gently address the repetition of the names you’ve redacted. If you feel compelled to focus on them, this may be a sign that the enemy is using this as a stronghold in your mind. **2 Corinthians 10:4-5 (WEB)** says, *"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 encourage you to reject these thoughts in Jesus’ name and replace them with the truth of Scripture. Speak aloud the promises of God over your life, such as **Psalm 91:9-11 (WEB)**: *"Because you have made Yahweh your refuge, and the Most High your dwelling place, no evil shall happen to you, neither shall any plague come near your dwelling. For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways."*
Let us pray with you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up Your child who is seeking freedom from fear, superstition, and the oppression of the enemy. Lord, we declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against them in judgment shall be condemned (**Isaiah 54:17**). We break every chain of fear, every stronghold of superstition, and every lie that suggests names, patterns, or military spirits have power over their life. Jesus, You have already triumphed over every principality and power, and we stand in that victory today.
Father, we ask that You fill them with Your perfect peace, which casts out all fear (**1 John 4:18**). Guard their mind in Christ Jesus and help them to fix their thoughts on what is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, and admirable (**Philippians 4:8**). Remove any ungodly fascination with patterns or omens, and replace it with a deep trust in Your sovereignty. If there is any generational or ancestral influence at work, we command it to be broken in Jesus’ name. Let every curse be reversed and every blessing of Abraham released over their life (**Galatians 3:13-14**).
Lord, we also pray for their workplace and the people they encounter. Give them discernment to recognize Your hand at work, even in transitions or new connections. If there are those who seek to manipulate or deceive, expose their motives and protect Your child from harm. Surround them with Your favor as with a shield (**Psalm 5:12**), and let Your light shine so brightly in their life that no darkness can remain.
We thank You, Jesus, for setting the captives free (**Luke 4:18**). We thank You that this child of God is no longer bound by fear but walks in the authority and freedom You purchased on the cross. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, and let them rest in the knowledge that You are their Provider, Protector, and Peace. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to continue renewing your mind with Scripture, especially verses that affirm God’s protection and sovereignty. If these thoughts persist, consider fasting and prayer to break any spiritual strongholds. You are not alone in this—God is with you, and He is greater than any fear or superstition. Stand firm in His truth, and walk in the freedom Christ has already won for you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
