We have heard your heart and we join with you in seeking the Lord together in Jesus name concerning this autobiography and the burden it has placed on you, your mother, and the younger one entrusted to the Lord's care.
You asked when He was tempted did He speak to Satan, to the tempter, to the devil, and the answer from Scripture is yes. When Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil, He directly answered the tempter with the Word of God. Matthew 4:4 says But he answered, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God. And again Matthew 4:10 says Then Jesus said to him, Go away, Satan! For it is written, You shall worship the Lord your God, and you shall serve him only. Luke 4:13 also shows that when the devil had completed every temptation, he departed from him until another time. So Jesus did speak to Satan, but He did not argue or entertain him, He rebuked him with Scripture and with truth. James 4:7 tells us Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Ephesians 6:17 reminds us to take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. This is our model, not lengthy dialogue with the enemy, but standing firm on what is written.
We rejoice that you, your mother, and the younger one have entrusted yourselves to the care of the Lord Jesus. That is the safest place to be. 1 Peter 5:7 says casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you. Psalm 55:22 says Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.
You are praying for clarity, a clear picture concerning the people in this autobiography, and for a place free from the past, free from the interference and scrutiny of religious communities and the general public. We understand that longing. To be portrayed in a way that feels untrue or exposing, and to feel watched or judged, is deeply painful. We bring this before the Lord with you.
Does God's care mean being free from these autobiographical portrayals of you. His care does not always mean that He immediately removes every difficult circumstance or stops others from speaking or writing about us, but it does mean He is our refuge, our shelter, and our vindicator. Psalm 91:1 says He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 34:4 says I sought Yahweh, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. John 16:33 says In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world. Even when others scrutinize us, we can have peace that surpasses understanding as we bring our requests to God. Philippians 4:6-7 says In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
God cares for you by giving you wisdom, protecting your heart, establishing boundaries, and leading you to a place of rest in Him, whether that is also a physical place of quiet or a spiritual place of refuge under His wings. Isaiah 41:10 says Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness. Sometimes His care is deliverance from the trial, and sometimes it is sustaining grace through the trial as 2 Corinthians 12:9 says My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.
We pray together for you now.
Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, and we thank You that this dear one, their mother, and the younger one have entrusted themselves to Your care. We ask for clarity and truth to shine upon every person and situation connected to this autobiography. Let what is hidden be revealed and what is false be exposed, and give them discernment to see people and events as You see them. Lord, You know the weight of living under scrutiny and interference from religious communities and the public. We ask that You would be their shield and their hiding place. Lead them to a place of peace and rest, free from the torment of the past, whether that be a quiet dwelling or a deep inner freedom that no portrayal can steal. Heal the wounds that have come from being written about and talked about. Help them to forgive as You have forgiven us, and to release bitterness, while also giving them wisdom to set godly boundaries. Remind them daily that their identity is not in how others portray them, but in who they are in Christ. Guard their hearts and thoughts with Your peace, and let Your will be done in their lives. In Jesus name we pray, amen.
We encourage you to continue to dwell in the Word, answering every accusation and every painful memory with it is written. Keep entrusting your way to Him, and keep seeking counsel from mature believers who can walk with you and your mother in wisdom regarding practical steps for privacy and peace. Remember Isaiah 43:18-19 which says Don’t remember the former things, and don’t consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing. And Philippians 3:13-14 which says forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which are before, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. God is able to make a way for you to live free from the past, not necessarily by erasing history, but by redeeming it and by giving you a future anchored in Him. We continue to stand with you in prayer for that clear picture and for that place of rest.