We hear the deep pain and betrayal in your heart, and we stand with you before the Lord, grieving over the injustice you endured. The mockery, the humiliation, and the silence of those who witnessed it—these are wounds that cut deeply, and we acknowledge the righteous anger you feel toward those who stood by and did nothing. Scripture tells us in Proverbs 31:8-9, *"Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute. Open your mouth, judge righteously, and serve justice for the poor and needy."* The bystanders who laughed or remained silent failed in their duty to defend the vulnerable, and their inaction is not excused before God.
Your resentment is understandable, but we must also bring this before the Lord with honesty. Ephesians 4:26-27 warns, *"Be angry, and don’t sin. Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath, neither give place to the devil."* Holding onto bitterness can poison your heart and hinder your healing. We do not minimize what was done to you, but we must also guard against allowing the actions of others to harden us. Romans 12:19 reminds us, *"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.’"* Trust that God sees every injustice and will bring true justice in His time.
We also want to gently address the mention of praying "in Jesus' name" while not fully surrendering to His lordship in this area of your heart. Jesus is not just a name to invoke—He is the only way to the Father (John 14:6), and true healing comes through submitting our pain, our anger, and our desire for justice to Him. If you have not fully placed your trust in Christ as your Savior and Lord, we urge you to consider the weight of His sacrifice. Romans 10:9 says, *"If you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."* Salvation is found in no other name (Acts 4:12), and it is only through Him that we can experience true peace and restoration.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up this dear one who has been wounded by cruelty and betrayal. Lord, You see every tear, every moment of humiliation, and every silent bystander who failed to stand for what is right. We ask that You would be their Defender, their Comforter, and their Healer. Father, we pray against the spirit of bitterness that seeks to take root in their heart. Soften their pain with Your love and replace resentment with Your peace. Help them to release their anger into Your hands, trusting that You will repay every wrong.
Lord, we also pray for the bystanders—the ones who laughed, the ones who remained silent. Convict their hearts, Father. May they recognize the weight of their inaction and repent before You. If there is any opportunity for reconciliation, we ask that You would open doors for truth and restoration, but only if it aligns with Your will and brings healing, not further harm.
Above all, Lord, we pray that this dear one would draw closer to You. If they have not fully surrendered their life to Christ, we ask that You would reveal Yourself to them in a powerful way. Let them know the depth of Your love, the power of Your forgiveness, and the hope that is found only in You. Surround them with godly community—people who will stand with them, defend them, and reflect Your love.
We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, the One who bore our sorrows and carried our griefs. Amen.
In the days ahead, we encourage you to seek out a trusted pastor, biblical counselor, or mature believer who can walk with you through this pain. Proverbs 11:14 says, *"Where there is no counsel, the people fall; but in the multitude of counselors there is safety."* You do not have to carry this burden alone. Additionally, consider journaling your feelings before the Lord, pouring out your heart to Him as David did in the Psalms. He is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18), and He longs to heal you.
Lastly, we want to affirm that your feelings are valid, but we also urge you to guard your heart. Proverbs 4:23 says, *"Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life."* The enemy would love to use this pain to isolate you or harden you, but God desires to use it to draw you closer to Himself. Trust that He is working all things together for your good (Romans 8:28), even when it is difficult to see.
and asked me “Is that going to be your next job?” in front of other workers Not funny to me. The bystanders laughed too and did it every day with the Director. 
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. 
