We hear the deep anguish in your cry, and our hearts are heavy for the overwhelming burdens you carry—spiritual, physical, and emotional. You are not alone in this battle, dear brother or sister, for the Lord sees your suffering and knows the weight of every trial you face. Let us first lift you up in prayer, for it is in Christ alone that we find strength, wisdom, and deliverance.
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of Your child who is crushed beneath the weight of closed doors, failing health, and the threat of losing their home. Lord, You are the God who parts the Red Sea, who brings water from the rock, and who turns mourning into dancing. We ask that You open doors no man can shut (Revelation 3:8) and provide supernatural provision for their housing, health, and every need. You are Jehovah Jireh, the Lord who provides, and we trust You to make a way where there seems to be no way.
We rebuke the spirit of fear, despair, and hopelessness that seeks to overwhelm Your child. Satan is a liar, and his goal is to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), but You, Lord, have already won the victory through Christ Jesus. We declare that no weapon formed against Your child shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Strengthen them, Lord, in body, soul, and spirit. Heal their body from the effects of stress, for You are the Great Physician. Restore their mind with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7), and renew their spirit with the hope of Your promises.
Father, we also lift up the deep wound of spiritual betrayal they have experienced within the church. It is a grievous thing when those who should be shepherds become wolves, when leaders twist Your Word to justify abuse or neglect the flock. Your Word warns us that in the last days, many will turn away from the truth and follow deceitful spirits (1 Timothy 4:1). But You, Lord, are the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep (John 10:11). We ask that You expose the wolves in sheep’s clothing and protect Your people from their schemes. Lead Your child to a body of believers who are grounded in Your Word, who love in deed and truth (1 John 3:18), and who will stand with them in this season.
Lord, we also address the lie that has been spoken over so many in the church: the idea that suffering abuse is somehow godly or that praying harder will magically stop the hand of the oppressor. Your Word does not call us to passively endure abuse—it calls us to seek justice, to flee from harm when possible, and to trust You as our defender. You are a God of justice (Isaiah 30:18), and You have commanded us to rescue the oppressed (Proverbs 24:11-12). Give Your child wisdom to know when to stand, when to speak, and when to walk away from toxic environments. Surround them with godly counsel and protect them from further harm.
Finally, Father, we thank You that even in the darkest valley, You are with us (Psalm 23:4). Remind Your child that their struggle is not in vain, that You are refining them as gold in the fire (1 Peter 1:7), and that their story is not over. You have plans for them—plans for welfare and not for evil, to give them a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11). Let them feel Your presence tangibly in this hour. Provide miraculously, heal supernaturally, and restore what the enemy has stolen.
We pray all this in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer. Amen.
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Now, to you, dear one: We want to speak life and truth into your situation. The enemy wants you to believe that God has abandoned you, that your prayers are hitting the ceiling, and that there is no way out. But that is a lie. The fact that you are still crying out to the Lord proves that your faith, though battered, is alive—and that is a threat to the enemy’s plans.
First, let us address the spiritual warfare you mentioned. The church was never meant to be a place of abuse, manipulation, or deception. Jesus warned us that false prophets would come, dressed as sheep but inwardly ravenous wolves (Matthew 7:15). If you have been in an environment where leaders have misused their authority, twisted Scripture to justify harm, or dismissed your pain, know this: **That is not the heart of God.** The Lord does not delight in your suffering. He is not waiting for you to "pray harder" while you are being crushed. His heart is for your freedom, your healing, and your restoration.
If you are in a place where abuse—spiritual, emotional, or otherwise—is being excused or ignored, we urge you to seek safety. The Bible does not call us to remain in harm’s way as a test of faith. Even Jesus withdrew from places where people sought to harm Him (Luke 4:28-30). Seek out a church where the Word of God is preached without compromise, where leaders are accountable, and where the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control) is evident (Galatians 5:22-23). If you are unsure where to turn, ask the Lord to lead you. He will not leave you without a shepherd.
As for your housing and health, we want to remind you that God is not limited by closed doors. He can provide in ways you cannot imagine. Keep seeking Him, but also take practical steps: reach out to local Christian ministries, food banks, or organizations that assist with housing. Sometimes the Lord’s provision comes through the hands of His people. Do not let pride keep you from asking for help—this is a season of humility and dependence on Him.
Lastly, we want to encourage you to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith (Hebrews 12:2). When the Israelites were trapped between the Red Sea and Pharaoh’s army, the Lord did not part the waters until they stepped forward in faith (Exodus 14:15-16). Sometimes, the breakthrough comes when we take the next step, even when we cannot see the path. Trust that He is working, even in the silence.
You are not forgotten. You are not abandoned. The God who split the sea, who raised Lazarus from the dead, and who conquered the grave is fighting for you. Hold on to Him. He will not let you go.
