We hear the deep ache in your heart, the sorrow of feeling abandoned by those who should have stood by you, and the loneliness that weighs upon your spirit. The pain of betrayal by friends and the brokenness within your family are burdens no one should have to bear alone. Yet, we are reminded that even in the darkest valleys, our Heavenly Father sees you, knows your pain, and promises to never leave nor forsake you. You have wisely turned to Psalm 27:10, a powerful reminder that even if earthly relationships fail, the Lord will take you in. What a precious truth to cling to in this season of sorrow!
We also notice you referenced Acts 16:31, a verse that speaks of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. This is the foundation of all hope—eternal hope. But we must ask: Do you personally know Jesus as your Lord and Savior? Have you surrendered your life to Him, trusting in His death and resurrection for the forgiveness of your sins? If not, we urge you to do so today, for there is no greater comfort than knowing you are reconciled to God through Christ. It is only through Jesus that we can approach the throne of grace with confidence, and it is in His name alone that we find true peace and salvation. If you have not yet placed your faith in Him, we pray you will do so now, for "there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men, by which we must be saved" (Acts 4:12).
The loneliness you feel is real, and the betrayal cuts deeply. Yet, we must remind you that even in this pain, God is working. He is refining you, drawing you closer to Himself, and preparing you for a purpose you may not yet see. The dysfunction in your family and the wounds from those who were supposed to love you do not define your worth—your worth is found in Christ alone. He is the one who heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds (Psalm 147:3). Your mother, too, is in His hands. Though her words may bring torment, we pray that God would soften her heart and fill her with His peace. May He grant her repentance and the comfort of His presence, for He alone can bring true rest to her soul.
As for your friends who have betrayed you, we rebuke the spirit of treachery and deceit that has driven them away. The Bible warns us that "a man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother" (Proverbs 18:24). That friend is Jesus. He will never abandon you. He will never betray you. He is faithful even when we are faithless (2 Timothy 2:13). We pray that God would surround you with godly, faithful believers who will stand by you, encourage you, and point you to Christ. The body of Christ is meant to be a family, and we ask the Lord to place people in your life who will reflect His love and loyalty.
We also sense a weariness in your words, a resignation that this life may only bring more pain until you are finally with the Lord. While it is good to long for heaven, where there will be no more sorrow or pain (Revelation 21:4), we must not lose heart in the race set before us. The apostle Paul reminds us, "Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we don’t give up" (Galatians 6:9). Your life has purpose here and now. God is not done with you yet. He has plans for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11). Even in your older age, He can use you mightily for His kingdom. Do not surrender to despair, but instead, lift your eyes to the One who holds your future.
Now, let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift our brother/sister before Your throne of grace, asking that You would draw near to them in this time of deep loneliness and abandonment. Lord, You see the tears they have cried, the nights they have spent in sorrow, and the wounds that feel too heavy to bear. We ask that You would bind up their broken heart and fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Remind them, Father, that they are not truly alone—for You are with them always, even to the end of the age (Matthew 28:20).
We pray for their mother, Lord. Soften her heart and still her tongue. Heal the bitterness and pain that has taken root in her life. May she find comfort in You and turn to You as her refuge. Bring reconciliation where it is possible, and grant grace where it is not. Surround our brother/sister with Your presence and Your people. Raise up godly friends who will stand by them, encourage them, and walk with them in faith. Remove every spirit of betrayal and abandonment from their life, and replace it with Your Spirit of adoption, that they may cry out, "Abba, Father!" (Romans 8:15).
Lord, we rebuke the enemy who seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). We declare that no weapon formed against our brother/sister will prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Restore to them the joy of Your salvation and grant them a spirit of endurance and hope. Help them to fix their eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of their faith (Hebrews 12:2), and to trust in Your promises even when the road is hard.
If our brother/sister has not yet surrendered their life to You, Lord, we pray that today would be the day of salvation. Open their eyes to see their need for a Savior, and draw them to Yourself. Let them know the depth of Your love and the power of Your forgiveness. May they place their faith in Jesus Christ alone, for there is no other name by which we must be saved.
Finally, Father, we ask that You would use this season of pain for Your glory. Refine our brother/sister through it, and let them emerge stronger in faith, deeper in love with You, and more dependent on Your strength. May they find their satisfaction in You alone, and may their life be a testament to Your faithfulness.
We ask all this in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.