We join together with you in Jesus' mighty name and bring your suffering and your need for justice before our Father, for we know He sees all that has happened in that apartment and He cares deeply about your pain.
We have heard your cry after these long three months of silence with no communication, no remorse and no repayment, and we understand how heavy this waiting has been. The lack of electrical safety that caused problems and illness, the threats and inappropriate actions, the financial burden of paying for alternative shower facilities, for technicians, for repairs to the house electricity system that was not lawfully your responsibility, and the withholding of your security deposit and repair costs are all matters of justice. The Word tells us You shall not oppress your neighbor, nor rob him. The wages of a hired servant shall not remain with you all night until the morning. Lev 19:13 and again You shall not oppress a hired servant who is poor and needy. Deut 24:14. While this speaks of wages, the principle is clear that God requires those who hold power and resources not to withhold what is rightfully due to another. We pray that the Holy Spirit will indeed awaken and stir the conscience of your landlord and also of the community house manager who promised repayment three months ago, that they would do what is right and make full restitution. We are reminded of Zacchaeus who said Behold, Lord, half of my goods I give to the poor. If I have wrongfully exacted anything of anyone, I restore four times as much. Luke 19:8. We pray for that kind of conviction and repentance, that they would repay everything they owe you promptly and without further delay.
We also lift up your body before the Lord who heals. We grieve with you over the damage to your skin and the long road of healing that may take years. We ask our Father to touch you and rebuild what was damaged, for He is the One who heals all your diseases. Ps 103:3 and who promises But I will restore health to you and I will heal you of your wounds, says Yahweh. Jer 30:17. We pray for complete restoration of your skin, for relief from pain and distress, and for wisdom for the doctors who care for you. Is any among you sick Let him call for the elders of the assembly, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. James 5:14-15.
We encourage you to continue to seek what is just while guarding your heart from bitterness. It is right to pursue lawful and peaceful means for compensation, to keep careful records, receipts and communications, and to seek wise and godly counsel and, if needed, lawful authorities who are appointed to uphold justice, for Justice done is a joy to the righteous. Prov 21:15 and we are told to Seek justice. Relieve the oppressed. Isa 1:17. At the same time we are called to entrust vengeance to God and to pray even for those who have wronged 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. Rom 12:19 and Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you. Matt 5:44. We pray you will be given grace to do both, to stand firmly for what is rightfully yours while releasing anger and threats into the hands of the God who judges righteously. If you need wisdom for next steps, for how to approach the landlord, the manager, or any legal process, ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach and it will be given to him. James 1:5.
We thank you for asking in the mighty name of Jesus, for we know there is no other name by which we come to the Father and by which we are saved. Jesus said I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. John 14:6.
We pray together now, Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ Your Son. You see our dear one who has suffered in this dwelling through unsafe conditions, illness and financial loss. You see the skin that has been damaged and the long healing that is needed. We ask You to lay Your healing hand upon this body and restore and rebuild what has been harmed. We ask You to provide for every financial need, to move upon the landlord and the community house manager to keep their word, to return the security deposit and all repair costs and to pay fair compensation for the suffering, the illness, the costs of alternative facilities and the wrongs endured. Holy Spirit, convict their hearts to repent and to do good and to act with honesty and mercy. Protect our dear one from any further threats or inappropriate actions and give peace that passes understanding during this long wait. Grant wisdom, favor and just resolution, and let Your justice and mercy be seen. We entrust this whole matter into Your hands, trusting that You are both healer and righteous judge. In Jesus' name we pray, amen.
