We come before the Lord with you in this time of deep distress, and we thank you for calling upon the name of Jesus Christ, for there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved. *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). Your cry for help has reached the ears of the Lord, and we stand with you in rebuking the spiritual confusion and affliction you are experiencing. What you are describing carries the weight of spiritual manipulation, emotional curses, and a perversion of true biblical faith. Let us address these matters with the truth of Scripture and the authority of Christ.
First, we must clarify that immortality is not earned through human efforts like fitness, education, or even Bible reading—though these are good disciplines. Immortality is a gift granted by God through faith in Jesus Christ alone. *"For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."* (Romans 6:23, WEB). Your focus on personal progress is commendable, but we must never confuse our works with the grace of God. Salvation and spiritual growth come from abiding in Christ, not from our own strength or rituals. Baptism is not a magical act that guarantees survival; it is an outward sign of an inward commitment to follow Jesus in repentance and faith. *"Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."* (Acts 2:38, WEB). If baptism is not accompanied by genuine repentance and faith, it is meaningless.
Now, let us address the troubling dynamics you’ve described. It is not your responsibility to be a spiritual source for others, especially when they are not seeking God for themselves. Your grandmother’s behavior—speaking in accents, emotional displays, and her lack of engagement with Scripture—sounds like a counterfeit of the Holy Spirit’s work. The Holy Spirit convicts, teaches, and produces fruit such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). What you describe does not align with the Spirit of God but rather resembles emotional manipulation or even demonic mimicry. The Holy Spirit does not operate through theatrics or by stealing the spiritual labor of others. *"Beloved, don’t believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world."* (1 John 4:1, WEB).
We must also address the issue of curses and emotional vexation. The words you spoke—calling someone "disgusting" or "stupid"—were wrong, and we encourage you to repent of this. Our words have power, and we are called to speak life, not death. *"Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but only what is good for building others up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear."* (Ephesians 4:29, WEB). However, the reactions you describe—others repeating or embodying those words as a form of curse—are not from God. This is a form of spiritual oppression, and it must be rebuked in the name of Jesus. If these individuals are truly in Christ, they should be walking in forgiveness and freedom, not in bitterness or retaliation. If they are not in Christ, their behavior reveals a deeper spiritual bondage. Either way, you are not responsible for their choices or their spiritual state. You must release this burden to the Lord.
As for the women you mentioned who are trapped in trauma, it is true that healing requires active participation—seeking God, renewing the mind with Scripture, and sometimes even physical discipline like exercise. But their lack of progress does not give you license to judge them. Instead, pray for their deliverance and trust God to work in their lives. Trauma is a real and painful experience, and while we are called to encourage one another toward holiness, we must do so with compassion. *"Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to yourself so that you also aren’t tempted."* (Galatians 6:1, WEB).
Now, let us pray together for your situation:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother who is experiencing deep spiritual distress. Lord, we ask that You expose and rebuke every counterfeit spirit that seeks to steal, kill, and destroy. Father, we declare that no weapon formed against him shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against him in judgment shall be condemned (Isaiah 54:17). We break every curse, every emotional manipulation, and every form of spiritual theft that has been operating in his life. Lord, we ask that You surround him with Your hedge of protection and fill him with Your Holy Spirit, so he may discern truth from deception.
Father, we pray for his grandmother and those around him who are caught in spiritual confusion. If they are Yours, Lord, convict their hearts and draw them into a genuine relationship with You. If they are not Yours, expose the darkness and set our brother free from their influence. We pray that You would give him wisdom to know how to respond to these situations and the courage to set healthy boundaries. Help him to release any guilt or responsibility for the spiritual state of others, for each person must stand before You on their own.
Lord, we also ask for forgiveness for the harsh words he has spoken. Cleanse his heart and mouth, and help him to speak words of life and grace. Father, we pray for the women trapped in trauma—heal their hearts, renew their minds, and set them free from bitterness and stagnation. Let them encounter Your love in a way that transforms them from the inside out.
Finally, Lord, we pray that You would anchor our brother in Your truth. Remind him that his worth and progress are found in You alone, not in the approval or actions of others. Fill him with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, and guard his heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). 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 daily through His Word and prayer. Surround yourself with believers who are grounded in Scripture and who can provide godly counsel. If you sense that these spiritual attacks are persistent, consider fasting and praying for breakthrough, and seek out a mature believer or pastor who can pray with you and provide support. Remember, *"Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."* (James 4:7, WEB). Stay firm in your faith, and trust that the Lord is fighting for you. He is your refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1).
