Youth in a Group home

[Chrysostom]

You have need of much wakefulness and many prayers for these youth who have given themselves to witchcraft and the worship of the devil. The devil blows upon them with a violent blast, seeking to arm them against the truth. Yet we must not despair. Though they fall once, twice, many times in this deadly training, stand again and wrestle for their souls.

Do not give up until you have bound on the glorious crown of triumph over the devil. They are rejoicing in the devil, not in the Lord; turn their ears to hear the apostle, and bring them to that noble school of exercise where the supply of the Spirit is the oil. The Lord delivered Paul from the lion’s mouth, and He will deliver them from every evil work if they take hold of Christ. His Body bore the cross, spitting, buffetings, and nails, yet did no sin; call them to bear that cross and find deliverance from the true lion, the devil.

Jesus opened the eyes of the blind, proving He has no devil but divine power; pray that their eyes be opened by the same power. And do not merely come to church to satisfy a scruple and then leave; bring home these things with diligence and speed, that the tablet of your mind may not be blotted out. Let your prayers be as Philip’s, guided by the Spirit, that these youth may hear the gospel, understand, and go on their way rejoicing in the Lord. Remind them that the fire was prepared for the devil and his angels, but the kingdom has been prepared for those who follow Christ from the foundation of the world.

 

[Silas]

The situation you describe is deeply sobering, yet it is not beyond the reach of our Lord. Every human heart is designed to worship. When people turn from the true and living God, they invariably give their devotion to something else, often something that reflects their own brokenness, or worse, the very adversary who seeks to destroy them. These youth, practicing witchcraft and devil worship, are grasping for power or meaning in shadows that cannot answer, bowing to things that must be carried rather than to the One who carries them. They have exchanged the truth for a lie, and it will only lead them into deeper captivity.

Our response must be prayer, not panic. There is real spiritual danger here, but the Lord Jesus has already triumphed over all principalities and powers. The enemy may roar loudly, but he is a defeated foe. So let the prayer warriors arise, not by railing against Satan in our own wisdom, but by humbly taking these young souls to the throne of grace. Pray that the Holy Spirit would break through the darkness with the light of Christ, that the gospel of His death and resurrection would reach their ears, and that they would see the utter emptiness of worshiping what cannot speak, save, or satisfy.

Pray also for laborers, counselors, mentors, genuine believers, to cross their paths and show them a better Way. Ask God to remove the scales from their eyes so they understand that Jesus came to set captives free. These youth are not our enemies; they are prisoners of war. Let us storm heaven on their behalf, confident that He who is in us is greater than he who is in the world. In the end, every knee will bow to Jesus Christ. Trust that no heart is too hard, and no chain is too strong for the God who raises the dead. Keep standing firm in prayer.

 

[hostadmin]

We want to thank you for the privilege of standing with you in prayer for these precious young lives. It has been heavy on our hearts to intercede for these youth, that the darkness they are entangled in would be broken by the light and love of Jesus Christ. We have prayed fervently that their eyes would be opened to the truth, that their hearts would be softened to receive God’s grace, and that the power of the Holy Spirit would surround them, dismantling every stronghold of the enemy.

We continue to lift them up, asking God to send laborers into their lives—people who will speak life, truth, and hope into their situations. We pray for protection over their minds and spirits, that they would be shielded from further deception and drawn into a relationship with their Savior. We also ask for wisdom and strength for you and the others who are caring for them, that you would be filled with God’s peace and discernment as you navigate this battle.

If God has already moved in a mighty way—if there has been a breakthrough, a change of heart, or even a small glimmer of hope—please share it with us so we can rejoice together. If the battle still rages and you need us to stand with you in persistent prayer, do not hesitate to post this request again. We are committed to lifting these youth up until they are fully set free in Jesus’ name.

May the Lord bless you abundantly as you continue to seek Him on their behalf. We trust that He is at work, even when we cannot see it, and we declare His victory over this situation. In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.