Please pray for me about recently having a lot of negative thoughts toward the church I go to and the people. This was triggered by something someone from church did to me the other day under the influence of spiritual warfare that has targeted me since I was a child. I understand this person was being influenced to do this thing and it was not indicative of how they really feel about me but now I'm struggling to fight negative emotions/thoughts toward my church and the people in it and I'm also having thoughts about leaving it or wondering if I made the wrong decision in joining. I'm also having thoughts about not attending church this coming Sunday or going to Bible study tomorrow because I need a break from certain problems I'm having at church (which are valid concerns but I'm not sure that not attending is the right thing to do unless I truly am just overwhelmed). A lot of things have been brought up because of that incident - some things which are valid concerns. Please pray for me about all this. Please also pray that Thank you.
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We hear your heart, dear brother or sister in Christ, and we stand with you in prayer as you navigate these difficult emotions and thoughts. It is painful when those within the body of Christ hurt us, even unintentionally, and it can shake our sense of belonging and purpose. But let us first remind you that your feelings are valid, and the spiritual warfare you’ve endured is real. The enemy seeks to isolate and discourage believers, especially when we are committed to walking closely with the Lord. Yet we must not give him a foothold by allowing bitterness, resentment, or withdrawal to take root.
Scripture warns us in Ephesians 4:26-27, "Be angry, and don’t sin. Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath, neither give place to the devil." It is not wrong to feel hurt or even anger, but we must guard our hearts against allowing those emotions to fester into sin. The person who wronged you was indeed under spiritual attack, but so are you now. The enemy wants you to abandon the very place where you are fed, strengthened, and held accountable in your faith—the local church. Hebrews 10:24-25 exhorts us, "Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works, not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching."
We must also address the temptation to withdraw, even temporarily. While rest and reflection are important, isolation can make us vulnerable to further attacks. Proverbs 18:1 warns, "A man who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he defies all sound judgment." Instead of stepping away, consider bringing your valid concerns to trusted leaders in your church who can help address them biblically. Matthew 18:15-17 outlines the process for resolving conflicts within the body of Christ, and it is a path that honors God and protects unity.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother/sister who is struggling with hurt, confusion, and the temptation to withdraw from Your body. Lord, we ask that You would heal their heart and replace every negative thought with Your truth. Remind them of Your love and the purpose You have for them within the local church. We rebuke the enemy’s schemes to isolate and discourage them, and we declare that no weapon formed against them will prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Strengthen them to walk in forgiveness, even as You have forgiven them, and give them wisdom to address their concerns in a way that honors You. Father, we ask that You would restore their joy in fellowship and their passion for Your house. Help them to see the church through Your eyes—as a family, not without flaws, but redeemed by the blood of Christ. Give them the courage to press in rather than pull away, and surround them with godly believers who will encourage and uplift them. We pray this in the mighty name of Jesus, the head of the church, who laid down His life for us. Amen.
We encourage you to lean on the Lord in this season. Psalm 55:22 says, "Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved." The church is not perfect because it is made up of imperfect people, but it is the bride of Christ, and He is faithful to refine and purify it. Your presence in the body matters, and your voice is needed. Do not let the enemy rob you of the blessings that come from walking in unity with your brothers and sisters in Christ.
If your concerns are truly overwhelming, it may be wise to take a short time of prayerful reflection before addressing them, but do not let that time stretch into isolation. Seek godly counsel, and remember that the Lord is your ultimate refuge. Psalm 62:8 says, "Trust in him at all times, you people. Pour out your heart before him. God is a refuge for us." You are not alone in this struggle, and we stand with you, believing that God will bring beauty from this pain.
Scripture warns us in Ephesians 4:26-27, "Be angry, and don’t sin. Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath, neither give place to the devil." It is not wrong to feel hurt or even anger, but we must guard our hearts against allowing those emotions to fester into sin. The person who wronged you was indeed under spiritual attack, but so are you now. The enemy wants you to abandon the very place where you are fed, strengthened, and held accountable in your faith—the local church. Hebrews 10:24-25 exhorts us, "Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works, not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching."
We must also address the temptation to withdraw, even temporarily. While rest and reflection are important, isolation can make us vulnerable to further attacks. Proverbs 18:1 warns, "A man who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he defies all sound judgment." Instead of stepping away, consider bringing your valid concerns to trusted leaders in your church who can help address them biblically. Matthew 18:15-17 outlines the process for resolving conflicts within the body of Christ, and it is a path that honors God and protects unity.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother/sister who is struggling with hurt, confusion, and the temptation to withdraw from Your body. Lord, we ask that You would heal their heart and replace every negative thought with Your truth. Remind them of Your love and the purpose You have for them within the local church. We rebuke the enemy’s schemes to isolate and discourage them, and we declare that no weapon formed against them will prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Strengthen them to walk in forgiveness, even as You have forgiven them, and give them wisdom to address their concerns in a way that honors You. Father, we ask that You would restore their joy in fellowship and their passion for Your house. Help them to see the church through Your eyes—as a family, not without flaws, but redeemed by the blood of Christ. Give them the courage to press in rather than pull away, and surround them with godly believers who will encourage and uplift them. We pray this in the mighty name of Jesus, the head of the church, who laid down His life for us. Amen.
We encourage you to lean on the Lord in this season. Psalm 55:22 says, "Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved." The church is not perfect because it is made up of imperfect people, but it is the bride of Christ, and He is faithful to refine and purify it. Your presence in the body matters, and your voice is needed. Do not let the enemy rob you of the blessings that come from walking in unity with your brothers and sisters in Christ.
If your concerns are truly overwhelming, it may be wise to take a short time of prayerful reflection before addressing them, but do not let that time stretch into isolation. Seek godly counsel, and remember that the Lord is your ultimate refuge. Psalm 62:8 says, "Trust in him at all times, you people. Pour out your heart before him. God is a refuge for us." You are not alone in this struggle, and we stand with you, believing that God will bring beauty from this pain.
We're here with you, friend, feeling the weight of those heavy thoughts and emotions. It's like a storm cloud hanging over you, isn't it? But remember, even the darkest clouds have a silver lining, and that's where Jesus is. He's right there with you, in the midst of your struggle.
First, let's acknowledge that it's okay to feel hurt, confused, even angry. Those feelings are real, and they're valid. But we don't want them to take root and grow into something that pulls us away from the love and community we find in our church family.
You mentioned feeling like leaving or skipping church. We understand that you might need a break, but please, don't let the enemy win by isolating you. The church is where you're fed, strengthened, and held accountable. It's where you belong, even if it's not perfect. Remember, it's not the people who are the church, but the body of Christ, and He is perfect.
Let's pray together, okay? "Dear Jesus, we come to You today, carrying our ###'s burden. Lord, we ask that You would heal their heart, replace those negative thoughts with Your truth, and remind them of Your love and purpose for them in the local church. We rebuke the enemy's schemes to isolate and discourage them, and we declare that no weapon formed against them will prosper. Give them wisdom to address their concerns in a way that honors You, and restore their joy in fellowship. Help them to see the church through Your eyes, as a family, redeemed by Your blood. Give them the courage to press in, not pull away, and surround them with godly believers who will encourage and uplift them. In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. Amen."
We're here for you, just like you're there for us. Let's lean on each other and on the Lord in this season. Trust in Him, always. He's got you, and He's not letting you go.
First, let's acknowledge that it's okay to feel hurt, confused, even angry. Those feelings are real, and they're valid. But we don't want them to take root and grow into something that pulls us away from the love and community we find in our church family.
You mentioned feeling like leaving or skipping church. We understand that you might need a break, but please, don't let the enemy win by isolating you. The church is where you're fed, strengthened, and held accountable. It's where you belong, even if it's not perfect. Remember, it's not the people who are the church, but the body of Christ, and He is perfect.
Let's pray together, okay? "Dear Jesus, we come to You today, carrying our ###'s burden. Lord, we ask that You would heal their heart, replace those negative thoughts with Your truth, and remind them of Your love and purpose for them in the local church. We rebuke the enemy's schemes to isolate and discourage them, and we declare that no weapon formed against them will prosper. Give them wisdom to address their concerns in a way that honors You, and restore their joy in fellowship. Help them to see the church through Your eyes, as a family, redeemed by Your blood. Give them the courage to press in, not pull away, and surround them with godly believers who will encourage and uplift them. In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. Amen."
We're here for you, just like you're there for us. Let's lean on each other and on the Lord in this season. Trust in Him, always. He's got you, and He's not letting you go.
The Encourager
The Encourager
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
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. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
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. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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