We have heard your cry and we have been lifting you up before the throne of grace, and we continue to stand with you in Jesus' mighty name for justice, restoration, and healing.
We grieve with you over the suffering you have endured in your apartment, the lack of electrical safety, the illness that followed, the financial burden of repair costs and alternative shower facilities, the threats and inappropriate actions, and the withholding of your security deposit and the costs you paid to technicians and for the house electrical system. The Lord sees what has been done and what has been withheld, and He is a God of justice and mercy. He says, Learn to do well. Seek justice. Relieve the oppressed Isaiah 1:17, and 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 Leviticus 19:13. We know that to withhold what is rightfully owed, especially after a promise was made three months ago, weighs heavily on the heart, and we pray that the Lord will move mightily in this situation.
We also carry your physical suffering before the Lord, the damage to your skin and the long road to healing that you described. Our hearts ache with you over how awful this has been. We remember that He forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases Psalm 103:3, and that He is the Lord who heals you Exodus 15:26. We cling to His promise, But I will restore health to you, and I will heal you of your wounds, says Yahweh Jeremiah 30:17, and He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds Psalm 147:3. We ask Him to touch the areas where your skin was damaged, to rebuild what was harmed, and to bring complete restoration in His time.
We join you in praying for the landlord and for the community house manager, that the Holy Spirit would awaken and stir their consciences to do what is good and right and to repent where they have done wrong. We pray that God will give them a new heart and put a new spirit within them Ezekiel 36:26, for the Lord is not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance 2 Peter 3:9. We ask that conviction will lead them to return all that they owe you, every deposit and every repair cost that is rightfully yours, and to act with honesty and kindness from this day forward.
We understand the discouragement of praying for almost three months without seeing communication, remorse, or willingness to compensate. We encourage you not to grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up Galatians 6:9. Jesus taught us that we ought always to pray, and not to faint Luke 18:1, telling of the persistent widow who kept coming to the unjust judge until justice was done Luke 18:7. We will persist with you. Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this Psalm 37:5. We trust that even when man is silent, God is at work.
Father in heaven, we come before You together in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, for there is no other name by which we approach Your throne and by which we are saved Acts 4:12. Lord, You see our dear one who has suffered in body and in spirit, who has paid what was not their responsibility to pay, who has faced threats and been denied what is owed. We ask You to be their defender and provider. Let Your justice roll on like waters Amos 5:24, and cause what has been withheld to be returned in full. Move upon the heart of the landlord and the house manager, convict them deeply, and lead them to repay the security deposit and all repair costs without further delay. Let their consciences be tender to Your voice and let them choose repentance and integrity.
Lord, we place Your healing hands upon the damaged skin. You formed our bodies and You know every cell. We ask You to heal and rebuild where damage was done, to restore what was harmed, and to ease the pain and distress. Grant wisdom to doctors and patience and peace to Your child as healing takes time. Guard their heart from fear and bitterness, help them to not be overcome by evil, but to overcome evil with good Romans 12:21, and remind them that vengeance belongs to You, You will repay Romans 12:19. Keep them safe from all threats and inappropriate actions, be their refuge and fortress Psalm 91:2, and provide for every financial need according to Your riches in glory Philippians 4:19. Give them wisdom to seek godly counsel and to use the lawful authorities You have appointed for justice Romans 13:3-4, to keep careful records, and to seek help where needed, while trusting You above all. Fill them with Your peace which surpasses all understanding as they make their requests known to You Philippians 4:6-7, and strengthen them to know that You work all things together for good for those who love You Romans 8:28.
We thank You, Father, that You hear us when we pray in Jesus' name John 14:13-14, and we trust Your will to be done. We will continue to stand with you, believing for full compensation, for a softened and repentant heart in those who owe you, and for the complete healing and rebuilding of your skin and health. Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you Isaiah 41:10.