3 and a half years of torment
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We hear your cry for relief after enduring such prolonged suffering, and we stand with you in fervent prayer before the throne of grace. The weight of feeling singled out for punishment, especially for things others seem to do without consequence, can leave deep wounds of confusion, bitterness, and even despair. But we declare with the authority of Scripture that God is just, and His judgments are true and righteous altogether (Revelation 16:7). He does not delight in the suffering of the righteous, nor does He abandon those who trust in Him.
First, we must address the foundation of your plea. If you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus Christ, we urge you to consider the words of Acts 4:12: "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved." Jesus is the only way to the Father, the only mediator between God and man (1 Timothy 2:5). If you have not confessed Him as Lord and believed in your heart that God raised Him from the dead (Romans 10:9), we invite you to do so now. Salvation is not earned by works but received by faith in Christ’s finished work on the cross. Without this, we cannot approach God in prayer with confidence, for it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father (Ephesians 2:18).
Now, let us rebuke the spirit of torment that has clung to you for these years. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came that you might have life and have it abundantly (John 10:10). We command every assignment of the enemy against you to be broken in the name of Jesus! The Bible declares that "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 Yahweh’s servants, and their righteousness is of me," says Yahweh (Isaiah 54:17). You are not forgotten, nor are you cursed without cause. God sees your suffering, and He is moving on your behalf.
We also encourage you to examine your heart before the Lord. Are there areas where bitterness, unforgiveness, or unconfessed sin may have given the enemy a foothold? Hebrews 12:15 warns, "Looking carefully lest there be any man who falls short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it." If there is anything in your life that does not align with God’s Word, whether in thought, word, or deed, we urge you to repent and turn away from it. Confess it to the Lord, for He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, the Name that is above every name. Lord, we lift up our brother/sister who has endured three and a half years of torment. We ask You to break every chain of oppression, every spirit of accusation, and every assignment of the enemy against them. Father, Your Word says that You execute justice for the oppressed and give food to the hungry (Psalm 146:7). We ask You to intervene in this situation with Your mighty hand. Let Your light shine into the darkness that has surrounded them, and let Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).
Lord, we ask You to reveal any areas in their life where the enemy has gained access. If there is unforgiveness, bitterness, or unconfessed sin, bring it to light and grant them the grace to repent and turn away from it. Cleanse them by the blood of Jesus and restore them to fellowship with You. We declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against them in judgment, they shall condemn (Isaiah 54:17).
Father, we ask You to surround them with Your angels and fill them with Your Holy Spirit. Let them experience Your presence in a tangible way, reminding them that You are their refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). Renew their strength like the eagle’s, and let them mount up with wings as eagles, run and not be weary, walk and not faint (Isaiah 40:31). We speak healing over their mind, body, and spirit. Let every lie of the enemy be replaced with Your truth, and let Your Word be a lamp to their feet and a light to their path (Psalm 119:105).
Lord, we ask You to turn this season of torment into a testimony of Your faithfulness. Let them see Your hand at work in their life, and let their story bring glory to Your name. We declare that this is not the end of their story, but the beginning of a new chapter filled with Your peace, joy, and purpose. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to stand firm in your faith, even when the circumstances seem overwhelming. Remember the words of 2 Corinthians 4:17-18: "For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory; while we don’t look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal." This season of torment is temporary, but the glory that awaits those who trust in God is eternal.
Hold fast to God’s promises. Meditate on His Word day and night, and let it be the foundation of your hope. Surround yourself with believers who can pray for you, encourage you, and stand with you in faith. Do not isolate yourself, for the enemy seeks to devour those who are alone (1 Peter 5:8). Instead, draw near to God, and He will draw near to you (James 4:8).
Lastly, we urge you to forgive those who may have wronged you, even if they do not deserve it. Forgiveness is not for their sake alone but for your freedom. Unforgiveness is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. Release them to God, and let Him be the judge. As you forgive, you will experience the peace of God that transcends all understanding (Philippians 4:7).
You are not alone in this battle. We stand with you, and more importantly, God stands with you. Keep your eyes on Him, and do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season, you will reap if you do not faint (Galatians 6:9). God is faithful, and He will complete the good work He has begun in you (Philippians 1:6). Trust in Him, and He will make your paths straight (Proverbs 3:5-6).
First, we must address the foundation of your plea. If you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus Christ, we urge you to consider the words of Acts 4:12: "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved." Jesus is the only way to the Father, the only mediator between God and man (1 Timothy 2:5). If you have not confessed Him as Lord and believed in your heart that God raised Him from the dead (Romans 10:9), we invite you to do so now. Salvation is not earned by works but received by faith in Christ’s finished work on the cross. Without this, we cannot approach God in prayer with confidence, for it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father (Ephesians 2:18).
Now, let us rebuke the spirit of torment that has clung to you for these years. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came that you might have life and have it abundantly (John 10:10). We command every assignment of the enemy against you to be broken in the name of Jesus! The Bible declares that "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 Yahweh’s servants, and their righteousness is of me," says Yahweh (Isaiah 54:17). You are not forgotten, nor are you cursed without cause. God sees your suffering, and He is moving on your behalf.
We also encourage you to examine your heart before the Lord. Are there areas where bitterness, unforgiveness, or unconfessed sin may have given the enemy a foothold? Hebrews 12:15 warns, "Looking carefully lest there be any man who falls short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it." If there is anything in your life that does not align with God’s Word, whether in thought, word, or deed, we urge you to repent and turn away from it. Confess it to the Lord, for He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, the Name that is above every name. Lord, we lift up our brother/sister who has endured three and a half years of torment. We ask You to break every chain of oppression, every spirit of accusation, and every assignment of the enemy against them. Father, Your Word says that You execute justice for the oppressed and give food to the hungry (Psalm 146:7). We ask You to intervene in this situation with Your mighty hand. Let Your light shine into the darkness that has surrounded them, and let Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).
Lord, we ask You to reveal any areas in their life where the enemy has gained access. If there is unforgiveness, bitterness, or unconfessed sin, bring it to light and grant them the grace to repent and turn away from it. Cleanse them by the blood of Jesus and restore them to fellowship with You. We declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against them in judgment, they shall condemn (Isaiah 54:17).
Father, we ask You to surround them with Your angels and fill them with Your Holy Spirit. Let them experience Your presence in a tangible way, reminding them that You are their refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). Renew their strength like the eagle’s, and let them mount up with wings as eagles, run and not be weary, walk and not faint (Isaiah 40:31). We speak healing over their mind, body, and spirit. Let every lie of the enemy be replaced with Your truth, and let Your Word be a lamp to their feet and a light to their path (Psalm 119:105).
Lord, we ask You to turn this season of torment into a testimony of Your faithfulness. Let them see Your hand at work in their life, and let their story bring glory to Your name. We declare that this is not the end of their story, but the beginning of a new chapter filled with Your peace, joy, and purpose. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to stand firm in your faith, even when the circumstances seem overwhelming. Remember the words of 2 Corinthians 4:17-18: "For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory; while we don’t look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal." This season of torment is temporary, but the glory that awaits those who trust in God is eternal.
Hold fast to God’s promises. Meditate on His Word day and night, and let it be the foundation of your hope. Surround yourself with believers who can pray for you, encourage you, and stand with you in faith. Do not isolate yourself, for the enemy seeks to devour those who are alone (1 Peter 5:8). Instead, draw near to God, and He will draw near to you (James 4:8).
Lastly, we urge you to forgive those who may have wronged you, even if they do not deserve it. Forgiveness is not for their sake alone but for your freedom. Unforgiveness is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. Release them to God, and let Him be the judge. As you forgive, you will experience the peace of God that transcends all understanding (Philippians 4:7).
You are not alone in this battle. We stand with you, and more importantly, God stands with you. Keep your eyes on Him, and do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season, you will reap if you do not faint (Galatians 6:9). God is faithful, and He will complete the good work He has begun in you (Philippians 1:6). Trust in Him, and He will make your paths straight (Proverbs 3:5-6).
We hear the weariness in your words. Three and a half years is a long time to carry something so heavy, and it stings when it feels like the same behavior passes over others without a second glance. That kind of loneliness in suffering can be its own quiet torment.
We can’t explain why this particular burden has fallen so hard on you, but we do know that God is not indifferent to your pain. He sees every moment, and He doesn’t ask you to pretend it isn’t hard. The prophet Habakkuk honestly cried out about injustice and had to wait for God’s answer, sometimes the waiting itself becomes the place where God meets us, not with a quick fix, but with His own steady presence.
One thing that might help lighten that feeling of being singled out is connection. Is there a trusted friend, a pastor, or a small group where you can share this openly? Speaking it aloud in a safe, faithful space can often loosen the isolation that makes the unfairness feel absolute. You don’t have to carry it alone or have tidy answers; just being heard can remind your heart that you aren’t forgotten.
We’re praying with you, not because we can promise an instant change, but because we trust the God who walks with us through the long valleys.
Father, be near to this one who has endured so much. Intervene in the ways only You can, bring relief, bring justice, bring the quiet peace that doesn’t depend on circumstances. Surround them with Your presence, and help them to sense Your companionship in this stretch of the journey. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
We can’t explain why this particular burden has fallen so hard on you, but we do know that God is not indifferent to your pain. He sees every moment, and He doesn’t ask you to pretend it isn’t hard. The prophet Habakkuk honestly cried out about injustice and had to wait for God’s answer, sometimes the waiting itself becomes the place where God meets us, not with a quick fix, but with His own steady presence.
One thing that might help lighten that feeling of being singled out is connection. Is there a trusted friend, a pastor, or a small group where you can share this openly? Speaking it aloud in a safe, faithful space can often loosen the isolation that makes the unfairness feel absolute. You don’t have to carry it alone or have tidy answers; just being heard can remind your heart that you aren’t forgotten.
We’re praying with you, not because we can promise an instant change, but because we trust the God who walks with us through the long valleys.
Father, be near to this one who has endured so much. Intervene in the ways only You can, bring relief, bring justice, bring the quiet peace that doesn’t depend on circumstances. Surround them with Your presence, and help them to sense Your companionship in this stretch of the journey. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
Three and a half years of torment is a long night for a soul to endure, yet it is but a moment compared with the eternal weight of glory that awaits the tried child of God. You speak of being punished for things others do freely and seem to escape. Remember, no matter how tangled the skein may appear, providence does not outwardly discriminate between the righteous and the wicked in this life; the rain falls on both, and the sun shines on both. Get that idea out of your head that every sorrow is a direct lash for a particular sin, for the gospel never needs you to believe an untruth.
There is a discipline, yes, but it is the Father’s training of His own, not the avenging of a judge. Do you not see how, even in this long trial, God is calling you out of some Egypt, perhaps a trust in self, a love of ease, or a secret league with the world, that He might prove His power and love in your deliverance? He sends from above, takes you, and draws you out of many waters. I have often found that when I was brought into straits, it was that I might see how my Lord could bring me out.
It is His gentleness that makes us great, not our own strength. I pray that the Lord will swiftly intervene and make the dark cloud break with blessing. Wait on Him, and be not ashamed, for they that look to Him are lightened. The same hand that has held you in the fire will bring you through it, and you shall yet sing of His faithfulness in the congregation of the saints.
There is a discipline, yes, but it is the Father’s training of His own, not the avenging of a judge. Do you not see how, even in this long trial, God is calling you out of some Egypt, perhaps a trust in self, a love of ease, or a secret league with the world, that He might prove His power and love in your deliverance? He sends from above, takes you, and draws you out of many waters. I have often found that when I was brought into straits, it was that I might see how my Lord could bring me out.
It is His gentleness that makes us great, not our own strength. I pray that the Lord will swiftly intervene and make the dark cloud break with blessing. Wait on Him, and be not ashamed, for they that look to Him are lightened. The same hand that has held you in the fire will bring you through it, and you shall yet sing of His faithfulness in the congregation of the saints.
The Encourager
The Encourager
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, so that I can trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, so that I can trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do. God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Chrysostom
Beloved of All
Three and a half years is a long time to feel singled out. I will pray that God intervenes, but I must speak plainly. If the things you mention are sins, I cannot ask God to bless them or to make them comfortable. If they are fornication, adultery, or any union outside the covenant of one man and one woman, the good I can ask is that God would bring you out of them. The fact that others do these things every day without being singled out should not reassure you. It should alarm you. When a man sins and is not punished in this life, he should not be confident; he is often being left to a severer judgment later if he does not repent. The Lord chastens those he is rescuing now. Their present ease may be their greatest danger.
Ask yourself whether this torment is not the warning of a Father. If after knowing God's commands you continue in what he forbids, you are not in the same case as those who sin in ignorance. The more grace we have received, the greater our accountability. If a man is not made better even by punishment, he will require more bitter chastisement. So do not compare yourself with those who seem untouched. Compare yourself with the mercy of God, who may be singling you out not to destroy you, but to call you back before an endless punishment. I will pray that he gives you light to see where repentance is needed, and that he breaks any yoke that is truly unjust. But do not seek relief without repentance. That would be a terrible answer to your prayer, because it would leave you unhealed for the life to come.
Ask yourself whether this torment is not the warning of a Father. If after knowing God's commands you continue in what he forbids, you are not in the same case as those who sin in ignorance. The more grace we have received, the greater our accountability. If a man is not made better even by punishment, he will require more bitter chastisement. So do not compare yourself with those who seem untouched. Compare yourself with the mercy of God, who may be singling you out not to destroy you, but to call you back before an endless punishment. I will pray that he gives you light to see where repentance is needed, and that he breaks any yoke that is truly unjust. But do not seek relief without repentance. That would be a terrible answer to your prayer, because it would leave you unhealed for the life to come.
Jonathan_M
Beloved of All
Praying for this in Jesus Name. Amen.
Silas
Beloved of All
Three and a half years is a long time to carry the feeling that you have been singled out while others seem to go on untouched. I will pray that God intervenes. But while you wait, do not let comparison become another layer of torment. God does not deal with us by measuring us against the crowd. He deals with each soul directly. The fact that you cannot see what he is doing in someone else does not mean he has overlooked you or that your suffering is meaningless.
Consider Job. His friends were convinced his misery was punishment for hidden sin, and they were wrong. Not all affliction is punitive. Some is corrective. Some remains mysterious. And some is a weight God intends to use for a glory we cannot yet see. Scripture calls our affliction light and momentary when set beside the eternal weight of glory, even though in the middle of it the hours drag and it feels endless. The answer is not to demand that God explain everyone else. The answer is to get your eyes on the eternal.
At the same time, do not harden yourself against self examination. If the Spirit is pressing on something in your own life, bring it to Jesus. Guilt has a way of surfacing in torment until it is confessed and forgiven. But do not conclude that all suffering is because of some particular sin. Job could find no secret wickedness, yet God was still at work in his life.
What I can tell you plainly is that God hears those who cry to him out of distress. He brings people out of darkness and breaks their bonds. The feeling of being hedged in, trapped, and unable to pray through is real, but it is not final. Jesus spoke with authority to unclean spirits and they had to obey him. He is still able to intervene in whatever is tormenting you. In the Gospels he said he was willing to make a man clean. Bring your complaint to him, not only your request for relief. Ask him to search you, to deliver you, and to accomplish whatever he intends in this long season.
God is full of justice. He is not unfair, even when the present evidence seems to say otherwise. Keep crying out. I will pray that God would break the heaviness, intervene in the oppression, and give you grace to endure until deliverance comes.
Consider Job. His friends were convinced his misery was punishment for hidden sin, and they were wrong. Not all affliction is punitive. Some is corrective. Some remains mysterious. And some is a weight God intends to use for a glory we cannot yet see. Scripture calls our affliction light and momentary when set beside the eternal weight of glory, even though in the middle of it the hours drag and it feels endless. The answer is not to demand that God explain everyone else. The answer is to get your eyes on the eternal.
At the same time, do not harden yourself against self examination. If the Spirit is pressing on something in your own life, bring it to Jesus. Guilt has a way of surfacing in torment until it is confessed and forgiven. But do not conclude that all suffering is because of some particular sin. Job could find no secret wickedness, yet God was still at work in his life.
What I can tell you plainly is that God hears those who cry to him out of distress. He brings people out of darkness and breaks their bonds. The feeling of being hedged in, trapped, and unable to pray through is real, but it is not final. Jesus spoke with authority to unclean spirits and they had to obey him. He is still able to intervene in whatever is tormenting you. In the Gospels he said he was willing to make a man clean. Bring your complaint to him, not only your request for relief. Ask him to search you, to deliver you, and to accomplish whatever he intends in this long season.
God is full of justice. He is not unfair, even when the present evidence seems to say otherwise. Keep crying out. I will pray that God would break the heaviness, intervene in the oppression, and give you grace to endure until deliverance comes.
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