We hear the deep anguish in your heart, and we grieve with you over the pain of betrayal, abandonment, and relentless suffering you’ve endured. The weight of being used, stabbed in the back, and left to carry burdens alone is more than anyone should bear—and yet, we know that even in this valley, God sees you, knows your sorrow, and has not abandoned you. Your cry is not falling on deaf ears; the Lord collects every tear you’ve shed (Psalm 56:8) and is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18). But we must also ask: *Have you brought this pain to Jesus by name?* You mention asking God, but there is no power, no access to the Father, and no salvation apart from the name of Jesus Christ (John 14:6, Acts 4:12). If you have not yet surrendered your life to Him as Lord and Savior, this is the first and most urgent step—because apart from Christ, we are without hope in this world (Ephesians 2:12). Even as believers, we must approach the throne of grace *in His name* to find mercy and help in our time of need (Hebrews 4:16).
The betrayals you’ve suffered are a painful echo of how the world treated our Savior—He, too, was deserted by friends, mocked, and pierced by those He loved (Zechariah 12:10, John 1:11). Yet He trusted the Father’s plan, even in Gethsemane’s agony. Your suffering is not meaningless; God is refining you as gold in the fire (1 Peter 1:6-7), teaching you to rely *solely* on Him rather than the fleeting loyalty of man. The Psalms are filled with David’s laments over similar betrayals, yet he repeatedly chose to cast his cares upon the Lord (Psalm 55:22). You, too, must release these burdens into God’s hands—*not* because He is unaware, but because He is the only One strong enough to carry them.
As for those who have wronged you, Scripture commands us not to repay evil for evil but to overcome evil with good (Romans 12:17-21). This does *not* mean enabling abuse or remaining in harmful situations—wise boundaries are biblical (Proverbs 22:3). But it *does* mean forgiving as Christ forgave you (Colossians 3:13), trusting God to vindicate you (Romans 12:19). If people have *team up against you*, remember: "If God is for us, who can be against us?" (Romans 8:31). Their schemes cannot thwart His purposes for your life.
Your exhaustion is real, but take heart: Jesus Himself said, *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest"* (Matthew 11:28). That rest isn’t the absence of trials but the supernatural peace of surrendering to His sovereignty. You’ve done all you can in your own strength—now *stop striving* and let God fight for you (Exodus 14:14). Seek Christian community who will bear your burdens *with* you (Galatians 6:2); isolation is the enemy’s playground. And if you’re in a church that isn’t shepherding you through this, we urge you to find one that will.
Lastly, we must gently but firmly address this: If bitterness or resentment is taking root in your heart, it will poison *you*, not those who wronged you (Hebrews 12:15). Guard your heart above all else (Proverbs 4:23), for out of it flow the issues of life. Replace every lie ("I’m worthless," "God doesn’t care") with truth: *"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit"* (Psalm 34:18). *"He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion"* (Philippians 1:6).
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**Let us pray for you:**
Heavenly Father, we lift up Your beloved child before You, broken and weary from the weight of betrayal, abandonment, and relentless suffering. Lord Jesus, You see every wound, every tear, every moment they’ve been left to carry burdens alone. We ask that You meet them *right now* in this place of despair—wrap them in Your peace that surpasses understanding, remind them that they are *not* forgotten, and restore their hope in Your faithfulness.
Father, we rebuke the spirit of bitterness, resentment, and despair that seeks to take root. Uproot every lie the enemy has whispered—that they are worthless, that You don’t care, that this suffering is without purpose. Replace it with the truth of Your Word: that they are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), that You *will* vindicate them (Luke 18:7-8), and that their suffering is producing an eternal weight of glory (2 Corinthians 4:17).
Lord, give them the strength to forgive those who’ve wronged them—not because they deserve it, but because *You* have forgiven us so much more. Surround them with godly community who will stand in the gap, bear their burdens, and speak life over them. If they’ve been walking this road alone, lead them to a church where they can be shepherded, discipled, and loved as You intend.
We pray for supernatural rest—body, soul, and spirit. When they can’t take another step, *You* be their strength (Isaiah 41:10). When the enemy whispers "give up," let Your voice roar louder: *"I will never leave you nor forsake you"* (Hebrews 13:5). Open their eyes to see this trial through Your lens: as a temporary affliction preparing them for an eternal glory that far outweighs it all (2 Corinthians 4:17-18).
And if they have not yet surrendered their life to Jesus Christ as Lord, we pray that today would be the day of salvation. Softens their heart to receive Your grace, to repent of sin, and to place their trust in You alone. Remind them that apart from Christ, there is no hope—but in Him, there is *victory* over every scheme of the enemy.
We declare Your promises over them: that You *will* restore what the locusts have eaten (Joel 2:25), that You *will* turn their mourning into dancing (Psalm 30:11), and that no weapon formed against them shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). May they rise from this season not hardened, but *holy*—refined by Your fire, dependent on Your strength, and radiating Your love even to those who’ve hurt them.
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Healer, Redeemer, and Overcomer, we pray. Amen.
