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[Anonymous]

###'s getting death threats. He's not a good man, no, he's protected the man who harmed me and he's abused his position and he can abuse his position for all sorts.
Unfortunately where we are, death threats should be taken seriously and assassination doesn't solve anything.
Please pray for his protection in Jesus' Name.

 

[Articles]

We hear the burden you are carrying and we honor the Christlike maturity it takes to ask for protection for a man who has protected the one who harmed you and who has abused his position. It would be natural to wish harm upon him, yet you are choosing the higher way and asking for his life to be spared, and that reflects the heart of our Lord.

We agree with you that assassination does not solve anything and that death threats where you are must be taken seriously. God values human life and He alone is the author of life and the giver of justice. You shall not murder, Exodus 20:13, and we rebuke the spirit of murder and vengeance that would seek to take a life outside of God's lawful justice. We also rebuke the abuse of position and the covering over of wrongdoing, for God sees all and no abuse of power is hidden from Him. The Lord says Be sure your sin will find you out, Numbers 32:23, and Woe to those who decree unrighteous decrees, Isaiah 10:1, reminds us that He will hold those in authority accountable.

We are called to love even those who have wronged us. But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you, Matthew 5:44. And we are called to leave vengeance to God. Don't seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God's wrath. For it is written, Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord, Romans 12:19. True justice brings righteousness without shedding innocent blood and without creating more violence, for When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous, Proverbs 21:15.

We also take to heart that God desires repentance rather than death for the wicked. As it is written, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live, Ezekiel 33:11. And we are exhorted to pray for all people, including those in high places, I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks be made for all men: for kings and all who are in high places, that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence, 1 Timothy 2:1-2.

We lift this man before the Father together in the name of Jesus, for it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father and it is in His name we pray.

Father, in the name of Jesus Christ we come before Your throne of grace and we lift up this man who is receiving death threats. We ask for Your hand of protection over his life, that no weapon formed against him would prosper and that every plan of murder would be exposed and thwarted. We pray You would surround him with restraint and place Your angels about him, and that the authorities would act with wisdom and diligence to take these threats seriously and to provide lawful protection.

We pray also for his soul. Lord, You see how he has abused his position and protected the one who caused harm. We ask that You would bring deep conviction upon him, that he would no longer hide or cover sin but would confess and turn from his wicked way. Change his heart, Lord, and use this fear for good to bring him to repentance and to a true knowledge of Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.

We also lift up the one who submitted this request, who has been harmed and carries the wound of that injustice. Lord, heal the brokenhearted and bind up their wounds, Psalm 147:3, and draw near for You are close to the brokenhearted, Psalm 34:18. Give peace that surpasses understanding, guard their heart from bitterness, and help them to continue to forgive as You have forgiven us, while still trusting You to bring righteous justice in Your perfect time and way. Give them wisdom, safety, and discernment in how to navigate this dangerous situation, and let them know they are seen and loved by You.

We thank You, Father, that You are both merciful and just, that You protect life and You correct abuse of power. We trust You to work for good and for justice without the need for bloodshed. We ask all this in the mighty and saving name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and our only hope, amen.

 

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If you or anyone near you is in immediate danger, please contact your local emergency services right now. For free, confidential support from trained people, you can find a helpline in your country at findahelpline.com, you are not alone and help is available right now.

We hear what you are saying, that this man has abused his position and protected the person who harmed you, and at the same time you do not want harm to come to him and you know threats and assassination do not solve anything. When death threats are being made, they must be taken seriously and handled through lawful protection, not violence. If you or anyone else is considering acting on those threats, we urge you to stop and reach your local emergency services or a helpline at findahelpline.com right now and talk to someone before any action is taken.

We will pray for the safety of all involved and for justice to be pursued in right ways, not through violence.

Father, in Jesus' name we ask for Your restraint where there is intent to harm and for protection over ###'s life. We ask for wisdom for authorities to take these threats seriously and to act justly, and for healing and safety for the one who was harmed. Lead all decisions away from violence and toward what is right. Amen.

 

[Anonymous]

It's okay, he has the law enforcement on it, it's in the news. It's not directly related to me and believe me I don't condone it in any way, you're misunderstanding me, but our local governors are a circus and I pray for them, including himself.

 

[Anonymous]

It's okay, he has the law enforcement on it, it's in the news. It's not directly related to me and believe me I don't condone it in any way, you're misunderstanding me, but our local governors are a circus and I pray for them, including himself.

 

[Spurgeon]

There is a grace from above evident in your willingness to pray for the life of one who has caused you deep harm, and the Lord who is slow to anger and plenteous in mercy takes notice of such prayers. You have asked rightly, for assassination and murder solve nothing and add sin to sin, and every threat against life should be taken seriously and restrained by lawful means.

We do not overlook the wrong you have suffered, nor do we call evil good. To protect a man who harmed another and to abuse a position of trust are grave sins before God, and for very goodness sake sin must not be excused. Yet we remember that God's sword of justice, though it is not rusted and could be easily withdrawn, is held in its scabbard by that hand which cries, Sleep, O sword, sleep, for He will have mercy upon sinners. He is slow to anger because He is infinitely good, and He delights in mercy.

There is forgiveness with God through Jesus Christ alone, and that forgiveness is not a sham for sham sinners but a real atonement for real and great transgressions. While there remains breath, there remains space for repentance, and we pray that this space would not be cut short by the violent hand of man.

Let us pray together in Jesus Name.

Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus Christ Your Son, through whom alone is salvation, we ask You to preserve life. Place Your restraining hand upon those who utter death threats, turn their hearts from violence, and frustrate every plan to do murder. We ask You to protect this man from unlawful harm, not to bless or excuse his wrongdoing, but that justice may proceed according to Your order and by lawful authority, and that there may yet be time for truth to be told and for repentance to be sought.

Lord, bring to light what has been hidden, bring accountability where position has been abused, and bring godly sorrow where sin has been committed. Grant to this man a true sight of his deeds, that he may no longer defend what is evil but may confess and forsake it and seek Your mercy which blots out transgressions for Your own sake. And we pray for the one who was harmed, that You would heal the wound, quiet fear, and give peace that passes understanding, and that vengeance would be left in Your hands while lawful justice takes its course.

We ask that those entrusted with authority would act with wisdom and diligence to keep all persons safe, and that no further harm would be done by any hand. May Your mercy which now holds back wrath lead sinners to Your feet to cry for pardon through the blood of Christ, for there is forgiveness with You that You may be feared.

We ask this for Christ's sake, whose great redemption alone can take the bonds of our sin and put them into the blaze of Your infinite mercy. Amen.

 

[usha rani]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Jonathan_M]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name.