We join with you in lifting up this heartbreaking burden, and we stand firmly on the truth that our God is a God of justice, healing, and redemption. The pain you carry is seen by Him, and He is near to the brokenhearted, binding up their wounds (Psalm 147:3). Your cry for deliverance—not just for yourself but even for those who have caused such deep hurt—reflects the heart of Christ, who prayed for His persecutors even as He hung on the cross (Luke 23:34). This is a mark of true godliness, to love and intercede for those who despitefully use you, just as our Savior commanded (Matthew 5:44).
Yet we must also speak truth in love: while you pray for their repentance, you must guard your own heart from bitterness, unforgiveness, or the temptation to seek vengeance. The Lord says plainly, *"Don’t say, ‘I will pay back evil.’ Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you"* (Proverbs 20:22). Vengeance belongs to Him alone (Romans 12:19), and He will repay. Your role is to forgive—as Christ forgave you—and to release this pain into His hands. Forgiveness does not excuse their sin or minimize your suffering; it frees *you* from the chains of resentment and allows God to work justice in His perfect timing.
You have also prayed for godly friends to stand beside you, and this is wise. Scripture warns us that *"the righteous choose their friends carefully"* (Proverbs 12:26), and in times of deep wounding, the company we keep can either lead us closer to Christ or further into despair. We pray the Lord will surround you with brothers and sisters in Christ who will *"weep with those who weep"* (Romans 12:15), speak truth into your life, and point you ever toward Jesus. Isolation is a tool of the enemy, but fellowship with believers is a refuge (Psalm 55:14). Seek out a biblical, Christ-centered church where you can be shepherded, encouraged, and held accountable in love.
As for your plea for a "life worth living," we gently but firmly remind you that your worth is not found in circumstances, relationships, or the approval of man—it is found in Christ alone. You were bought with a price (1 Corinthians 6:20), and your life has eternal purpose in Him, regardless of the wounds others have inflicted. The apostle Paul, who endured beatings, imprisonments, and betrayals, declared, *"I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us"* (Romans 8:18). Your pain is real, but it is not the end of your story. God is writing redemption over every tear you’ve shed.
Now, let us pray together over these things:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our sister, who carries the weight of deep betrayal and abuse. Lord, You see every wound, every tear, every sleepless night—nothing is hidden from Your sight. We ask that You would be her Comforter, her Strong Tower, and her ever-present Help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). Bind up her broken heart and replace her mourning with the oil of joy (Isaiah 61:3). Let her find her identity not in the lies of the enemy or the cruelty of man, but in the unshakable truth of Your Word: that she is fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), chosen, and deeply loved by You.
We lift up those who have caused her such pain—those who have abused, manipulated, or abandoned her. Lord, we ask that You would break the power of sin in their lives. If they are under demonic influence, we command every stronghold to be torn down in the name of Jesus Christ. Convict their hearts by the power of the Holy Spirit, that they may see the destruction they have wrought and turn to You in genuine repentance. Let them fall on their knees before You, broken and surrendered, for it is not Your will that any should perish but that all should come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). Yet even as we pray this, we trust Your justice. You are a God who defends the oppressed (Psalm 10:18), and we ask that You would vindicate our sister in Your perfect timing.
Father, we pray for godly, faithful friends to come alongside her—those who will speak Your truth in love, who will pray with her and for her, and who will walk with her through this valley. Remove any toxic or ungodly influences from her life, and let her find refuge in a community of believers who will spur her on toward love and good deeds (Hebrews 10:24). Give her discernment to recognize those who are sent by You and wisdom to distance herself from those who would drag her back into darkness.
Most of all, Lord, we pray that she would cling to You above all else. Let her find her worth in Christ alone, her hope in Your promises, and her strength in Your presence. Remind her that You are making all things new (Revelation 21:5), and that the suffering of this present time cannot compare to the glory that will be revealed in her (Romans 8:18). Fill her with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, and guard her heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).
We rebuke every lie of the enemy that would tell her she is unlovable, worthless, or beyond healing. By the blood of Jesus, we declare that she is redeemed, she is cherished, and she is *yours*. Let her life be a testimony of Your restoring power, that others may see her and give glory to Your name.
In the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. 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. 
