Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you in the mighty name of Jesus, interceding on behalf of our anonymous friend who is struggling with a spirit of depression, criticism, and envy. We ask that you would hear our prayer and bring deliverance and freedom from these burdensome spirits.
Lord, we know that you are the God of all comfort and that you are able to heal and restore. Your Word tells us in Psalm 34:17-18, "The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." We ask that you draw near to our friend in their time of need and bring healing to their broken heart and crushed spirit.
Father, we specifically pray against the spirit of depression that is weighing heavily on our friend. We ask that you would break its power and bring forth joy and peace in their life. Your Word reminds us in Isaiah 61:3 that you give "a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair." We pray that you would clothe our friend with your garment of praise, lifting their spirit and filling them with your joy.
We also pray against the spirit of criticism and envy that has taken hold of our friend. We ask that you would expose these spirits to the light of your truth and burn them away with your holy fire. Your Word teaches us in James 3:16 that "where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there." We pray for clarity of mind and a heart filled with love and contentment.
Lord, we know that you are able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think . We trust in your power and authority to bring complete deliverance and freedom to our friend. May they experience the fullness of your love, peace, and joy.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.