We join you in bringing this heavy burden before the Lord in Jesus' mighty name and we thank you for seeking Him so faithfully for almost two months even when there has been no communication, no remorse, and no willingness to make things right. We hear how weary you must be from the electrical safety failures in the apartment, the illness that followed, the threats and other inappropriate actions, the extra costs for alternative shower facilities, the security deposit and repair costs you paid to technicians that have not been returned, and the community house manager who promised three months ago to repay you for the electrical system repairs that were not lawfully your responsibility as a tenant. We also hear your distress over your skin and the damage you have suffered where it may take years for restoration, and we bring all of this before our just and compassionate Father together.
We know that God sees every injustice and He is not indifferent to dishonest dealing. A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but accurate weights are His delight Proverbs 11:1. You shall not oppress your neighbor, nor rob him Leviticus 19:13 and we are told not to withhold good from those to whom it is due when it is in the power of our hand to do it Proverbs 3:27. The Lord hears the cry of those who are oppressed and He will bring justice in His perfect time. Vengeance belongs to Him and He will repay Romans 12:19, so we can entrust this situation into His hands while also seeking what is right and lawful. We encourage you to keep careful records of all costs and communications and to seek wise and godly counsel and, where appropriate, the lawful authorities that God has ordained to restrain wrongdoing Romans 13:4, while guarding your own heart from bitterness and resentment Hebrews 12:15.
We also hold onto the promise that God is our healer who forgives all our sins and heals all our diseases Psalm 103:3 and by His wounds we are healed Isaiah 53:5. Though doctors may say healing will take years, we know nothing is too hard for the Lord Jeremiah 32:27 and He has promised I will restore health to you, and I will heal you of your wounds Jeremiah 30:17. We do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap if we do not give up Galatians 6:9 and we wait for Yahweh and He will strengthen our heart Psalm 27:14. Like the persistent widow in Luke 18:1-7 we keep crying out for justice, trusting that God who hears will act.
We rebuke the dishonesty, the withholding of what is owed, the threats, and every inappropriate action, for such things do not reflect the justice and mercy God requires Micah 6:8 and to do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice Proverbs 21:3. We ask the Holy Spirit to convict and awaken the conscience of the landlord and the community house manager as only He can, to give them a new heart and put a new spirit within them Ezekiel 36:26 and to convict the world about sin, about righteousness, and about judgment John 16:8, leading them to repent and to do good and to repay what they owe.
We pray together now. Father in heaven, in the mighty name of Jesus we come before Your throne of grace and we lift up this dear one who has suffered in body, in finances, and in spirit. Lord, You see the unsafe conditions that were allowed, the illness and the damage to skin, the financial losses for repairs and for alternative shower needs, and the pain of being ignored and threatened. We ask You to be their refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble Psalm 46:1, and to keep them safe from harm for You are faithful and will guard them from evil 2 Thessalonians 3:3. Touch their body with Your healing hand, Lord, restore the skin that has been damaged, rebuild what has been harmed, ease the illness, and bring complete restoration in Your time. Provide for every financial need according to Your riches in glory in Christ Jesus Philippians 4:19 and restore what has been taken Joel 2:25. Stir the hearts of the landlord and the manager, awaken their consciences, convict them of what is right, and move them to promptly return the security deposit and all repair costs and to provide just compensation for the suffering and extra expenses. Give wisdom and peace to Your child as they wait, protect them from fear and anger, help them to forgive as You have forgiven us Ephesians 4:32 while still seeking what is just, and let Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. We trust You to answer according to Your perfect love and justice and we thank You that You hear us when we ask according to Your will 1 John 5:14. In Jesus' mighty name we pray, amen.