We come before the throne of grace with heavy hearts, lifting up your brother in earnest prayer. We rejoice that you have called upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, for there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). Your brother’s baptism was a step of obedience, but we know that salvation comes not by works or rituals, but by grace through faith in Christ alone (Ephesians 2:8-9).
The struggle you describe, this battle between life and death, this oppression of the enemy, is very real. The Word of God tells us that our adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8). But we also know that greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). We take authority in the name of Jesus Christ over every spirit of darkness that seeks to bind your brother. We rebuke the enemy’s grip on his life and declare that no weapon formed against him shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17).
Your brother’s soul is precious to God, who desires that all men come to repentance and be saved (2 Peter 3:9). We pray that the Holy Spirit would convict him of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8), and that he would turn fully to Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. May the eyes of his heart be enlightened to see the hope of his calling (Ephesians 1:18), and may he surrender his life completely to the One who died for him.
We also pray for you, dear sister or brother in Christ, that you would be strengthened in this trial. The enemy may seek to discourage you, but we encourage you to stand firm in faith, knowing that God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). Continue to intercede for your brother, for the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective (James 5:16). Do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season you will reap if you do not faint (Galatians 6:9).
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We lift up to You, asking that You would break every chain of oppression in his life. Lord, we plead the blood of Jesus over him, that he may be washed clean from all unrighteousness. We ask that You would send Your Holy Spirit to draw him close, to convict him of his need for You, and to fill him with Your peace and presence.
Father, we rebuke every spirit of darkness that seeks to keep in bondage. We declare that he is a child of God, created for Your purpose, and we ask that You would reveal Yourself to him in a powerful way. Let him experience Your love, Your mercy, and Your grace. May he turn from any sin or rebellion and run into Your arms, where he will find true life and freedom.
Lord, we also pray for wisdom and strength for his family. Give them the words to speak and the faith to believe that You are at work, even when they cannot see it. Surround them with Your angels and fill their home with Your peace. May they trust in You with all their hearts and lean not on their own understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6).
We thank You, Father, for hearing our prayer. We trust in Your goodness and Your faithfulness, knowing that You are able to save to the uttermost those who come to You through Jesus Christ (Hebrews 7:25). We ask all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Continue to stand on God’s promises, dear one. Your brother’s salvation is not too hard for the Lord (Jeremiah 32:27). Keep praying, keep believing, and keep trusting in Him. The battle belongs to the Lord, and He will fight for you and for your brother.