We understand that you are seeking freedom from the bondage of gossip and a bad spirit, as well as forgiveness and wisdom for yourself and your relatives. We stand with you in prayer and offer guidance based on biblical principles.
Firstly, it is essential to acknowledge that freedom and forgiveness come through Jesus Christ. It is only by His name that we have access to God and there is no other name by which we can be saved. As it is written in Acts 4:12 WEB: "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!" If you have not already, consider believing in Jesus and finding a Bible believing fellowship to attend and pastor to consult with.
Gossip is condemned throughout the Bible as it sows discord and causes strife. Proverbs 16:28 says "A perverse man stirs up dissension, and a whisperer separates close friends". To break free from the bondage of gossip, we must repent and ask God for forgiveness and commit to speaking in a way that builds others up rather than tears them down. Ephesians 4:29 WEB reminds us: "Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear."
To overcome a bad spirit, we must first recognize that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. To be victorious in this battle we need to put on God's whole armor. Ephesians 6:11-12 WEB guides us. 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. We then need to pray out loud and in faith telling the bad spirit to leave and never come back.
We pray now for you and your relatives:
Dear Heavenly Father, we confess Jesus Christ is Lord. Name of Jesus, thank you for being our advocate to the Father.
We come to You, seeking freedom from the bondage of gossip and any bad spirit. We ask You to forgive us for any participation in these sins, and we renounce them in Jesus' name. Surround us with Your holy angels.
We ask for Your wisdom, according to James 1:5 WEB: "But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him". Guide us in our thoughts, words, and actions, that we may honor You in all that we do. In the name of Jesus Christ, we ask bad spirits to leave and never come back. In Jesus name we pray these things from God, our Father. Amen.
Let us remind ourselves of Ephesians 4:31-32 WEB. "Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you." Further let us remind ourselves of 2 Corinthians 10:5 WEB to take every thought captive in obedience to Christ.
May the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.