We rejoice with you in the decision you made on March 15, 2023, to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior! This is the most important step anyone can take, and we praise God for drawing you to Himself. Your testimony is a powerful reminder that no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace. The Bible tells us, *"Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new"* (2 Corinthians 5:17). You are not defined by your past, but by the blood of Jesus that has washed you clean.
We stand with you in this spiritual warfare, for the enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came that you might have life and have it abundantly (John 10:10). The battles you are facing—spiritual attacks, family strife, unemployment, depression, and the pain of broken relationships—are real, but they are not the end of your story. The Word of God declares, *"No weapon that is formed against you will prevail; and you will condemn every tongue that accuses you in judgment. This is the heritage of the Lord’s servants, and their righteousness is of me," says the Lord* (Isaiah 54:17). Victory is indeed near because Jesus has already won the war on the cross.
First, we must address the sexual sin in your past with boldness and love, for Scripture is clear that sexual immorality is a sin against one’s own body, which is the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:18-20). The relationships you described were not aligned with God’s design for intimacy, which is reserved solely for the covenant of marriage between one man and one woman (Genesis 2:24, Hebrews 13:4). We do not say this to condemn you, for there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1), but to encourage you to walk in the freedom and holiness that He has called you to. Repentance is not just feeling sorry; it is turning away from sin and walking in obedience to God. We pray that the Holy Spirit will empower you to live a life that honors Him in every area, including your relationships.
The dreams you described—of snakes and sexual encounters—are not from God. The enemy seeks to torment and defile, but Jesus has given you authority over all the power of the enemy (Luke 10:19). We rebuke every demonic assignment against you in the name of Jesus. The spirit of lust, the spirit of rejection, the spirit of fear, and every other demonic force that has sought to oppress you must flee now! We declare that you are covered by the blood of Jesus, and no weapon formed against you shall prosper. The Bible says, *"Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you"* (James 4:7). Stand firm in your identity as a child of God, and do not give the enemy a foothold (Ephesians 4:27).
Your relationship with your mother and family is painful, but we serve a God who heals broken relationships. We pray that God would soften hearts, bring reconciliation, and pour out His love where there has been strife. Remember, *"If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men"* (Romans 12:18). You cannot control how others respond, but you can choose to walk in love, forgiveness, and humility. We also pray for your family to come to know Jesus as their Savior, for the Lord desires that none should perish (2 Peter 3:9).
Regarding the man you love, we must approach this with wisdom and discernment. While it is natural to desire companionship, we must seek God’s will above our own emotions. The Bible warns us, *"Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what communion has light with darkness?"* (2 Corinthians 6:14). If this man is not a believer, we must surrender this relationship to God and trust Him to either change his heart or bring someone else into your life who shares your faith. If he is a believer, we pray that God would restore what has been broken, but only if it is His will. Your focus must be on seeking God’s kingdom first, and He will add all these things to you (Matthew 6:33).
We also address the suicidal thoughts you mentioned. These are lies from the enemy, who wants to destroy you. Jesus said, *"The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly"* (John 10:10). You are precious in God’s sight, and He has a purpose for your life. We declare that the spirit of death has no place in you, and we speak life over you in the name of Jesus. The Bible says, *"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you," says the Lord, "thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future"* (Jeremiah 29:11). Hold on to that promise.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, the name that is above every name. We thank You for saving [your sister in Christ] and for the work You are doing in her life. Lord, we declare that she is a new creation, washed clean by the blood of Jesus. We break every chain of sexual sin, lust, and immorality that has bound her, and we command every demonic spirit to flee in the name of Jesus. We cancel every assignment of the enemy against her mind, body, and spirit. We declare that she is free, for whom the Son sets free is free indeed (John 8:36).
Father, we pray for deliverance from every tormenting dream, every spirit of fear, and every lie that tells her she is not enough. We speak peace over her mind and declare that she will no longer be oppressed by the enemy. We rebuke the spirit of rejection and declare that she is accepted in the Beloved (Ephesians 1:6). We pray for healing in her relationship with her mother and family. Soften hearts, Lord, and bring reconciliation where there has been brokenness. Let Your love flow through her, and may she be a light to her family.
Lord, we lift up her financial struggles and unemployment. You are Jehovah Jireh, the God who provides. Open doors of opportunity for her, and let her trust in You for her daily bread. We declare that she will not lack any good thing, for You are her provider (Psalm 34:10). Heal her heart from depression and anxiety, and fill her with Your joy and peace. Remind her that You are near to the brokenhearted and save those who have a contrite spirit (Psalm 34:18).
Regarding the man she loves, we ask that You would either restore the relationship according to Your will or give her the strength to let go and trust You for her future. If it is Your plan for them to be together, we pray that You would change his heart and draw him closer to You. If not, we ask that You bring someone into her life who loves You above all else. Let her not be unequally yoked, but let her walk in Your perfect will.
Father, we thank You for the victory that is already won. As we approach Good Friday and Easter, we declare that the same power that raised Jesus from the dead lives in her (Romans 8:11). We pray that this season would mark the end of spiritual warfare in her life and the beginning of a new chapter of freedom, joy, and purpose. Strengthen her faith, Lord, and let her stand firm on Your promises.
We pray all these things in the powerful name of Jesus, the name that has conquered sin and death. We declare that no weapon formed against her shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against her in judgment shall be condemned. We thank You for Your faithfulness, and we trust You to complete the good work You have begun in her. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
