We hear your heart and we stand with you in seeking deliverance and cleansing through Jesus Christ, and we thank you for calling on His name for help, for it is only through Him that we have authority and access to the Father.
We want to gently bring correction with love regarding the phrase return to sender. Scripture does not teach us to send unclean spirits back to other people, even those who have hurt or betrayed us. Our battle is not against flesh and blood, and we are not to seek revenge or wish spiritual harm upon others. Rom 12:19 says, Don't seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God's wrath. For it is written, Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord. And Jesus calls us to a higher way when He says in Matt 5:44, 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. Even when others have opened doors to darkness or have intended harm, we are to pray for their repentance and salvation, not for evil to return upon them. God alone is the righteous judge, and our role is to submit to Him, resist the enemy, and walk in forgiveness.
The good news is that in Christ we do have authority and protection. Eph 6:11 and Eph 6:12 remind us to put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 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. James 4:7 gives us the clear promise, Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you. And we take comfort in 1 John 4:4, 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. Jesus Himself said in Luke 10:19, Behold, I give you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will in any way hurt you.
If any doors were opened through former friendships, betrayal, sin, unforgiveness, or ungodly influences, we can close them through confession, repentance and forgiveness. 1 John 1:9 says, If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. That includes forgiving those who betrayed you, releasing them to God, and renouncing any agreement with fear, bitterness, or impurity. We do not need to be afraid, for God has not left us defenseless, but we do need to be filled with what is holy after being cleansed, spending time in the Word, in prayer, and in fellowship with other believers.
We pray together with you now.
Father in heaven, in the name of Jesus Christ we come before You on behalf of our dear one who is seeking deliverance. We ask You to forgive all sin, wash us in the blood of Jesus, and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. We submit ourselves to You, Lord, and in the authority of Jesus we resist the devil and every unclean spirit, and we command every unclean spirit to leave and to go where Jesus sends it, never to return. We do not ask that evil be sent back upon any person, but we ask that You break every assignment and close every door that was opened through hurt, betrayal, or ungodly ties. Fill this heart and home with Your Holy Spirit, with peace, truth, and light, so there is no room for darkness. Heal the wounds of betrayal, help us to forgive as You have forgiven us, and teach us to pray for those who have hurt us that they also may come to repentance and life. Clothe us in the whole armor of God, help us to stand firm in faith, to dwell in Your Word daily, and to walk in holiness and obedience. We declare that greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world, and no weapon formed against us shall prosper as we abide in Christ. We trust You as our deliverer and protector and we give You all the glory. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
We encourage you to continue to walk this out daily by confessing Jesus as Lord, reading Scripture aloud, praying continually, fasting as the Lord leads, and gathering with a Bible believing church for support and accountability. If you feel oppressed, do not isolate, share with a trusted pastor who can pray with you in person. Keep forgiving, keep renouncing the works of darkness, and keep filling your mind with the truth of God's Word, for God is faithful to deliver those who call upon Him.