We join you in bringing this heavy and prolonged burden before the Lord, and we thank you for continuing to seek Him in the mighty name of Jesus for almost three months without giving up. We hear how wearying it has been to suffer problems in the apartment from the lack of electrical safety, to endure illness and painful skin damage that may take years to heal, to bear the costs of alternative shower facilities, to face threats and other inappropriate actions, and then to be met with no communication, no remorse, and no willingness to make restitution, with the security deposit and the repair costs you paid to technicians and for the house electrical system still withheld even after promises were made. The Lord sees all of this and He is not indifferent to injustice or to your suffering.
Scripture is clear that God loves justice and requires those who hold power over others to act righteously. Leviticus 19:13 says you shall not oppress your neighbor, nor rob him, and James 5:4 warns that wages withheld cry out to the Lord. Proverbs 3:27-28 tells us not to withhold good from those to whom it is due when it is in our power to do it, and Micah 6:8 calls us to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with our God. We rebuke the withholding of what is lawfully owed to you, the failure to provide safe housing, and the threats and inappropriate actions, for they do not align with the Lord's commands to love our neighbor and to do unto others as we would have them do to us, Luke 6:31. At the same time we are called not to take vengeance into our own hands, for Romans 12:19 reminds us that vengeance belongs to the Lord, and Romans 13:1-4 shows that God has also ordained lawful authorities to execute justice, so we encourage you to continue to document everything, keep receipts and communications, and seek wise and lawful counsel where available while trusting God to be your ultimate defender and judge who will bring what is hidden into the light, Psalm 37:5-6.
We also lift up your body to the One who heals. We are grieved to hear that your skin has become damaged in the areas where you received harm and that healing may be long and difficult. We remember that Psalm 103:3 declares He forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, and Jeremiah 30:17 promises I will restore health to you, and will heal you of your wounds, says Yahweh, and Psalm 147:3 says He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds. We ask Him to have mercy on you and to rebuild what was damaged, according to His will and in His timing.
We pray together now. Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, Your Son, through whom alone we have access to Your throne of grace, Hebrews 4:16, and in whose name alone there is salvation, Acts 4:12, we come before You with our brother or sister who has been wronged and wounded. Lord, You see the unsafe conditions, the illness, the skin affliction, the financial loss, the shower costs, the deposit and repair money that has not been returned, and the threats that have caused fear. We ask that You awaken and stir the conscience of the landlord and the community house manager by Your Holy Spirit, convict them of sin, and lead them to repentance as You did with Zacchaeus who said I restore four times as much, Luke 19:8, that they would do good, speak truthfully, and repay everything they owe without delay. Let Your Spirit remove hardness of heart and bring godly sorrow that leads to repentance, 2 Corinthians 7:10. We ask that You protect Your child from further harm and threats, for You are our refuge and fortress, Psalm 91:1-2, and that You provide for every need while waiting, Philippians 4:19. Lord, lay Your healing hand upon the damaged skin, ease pain, restore tissue, and rebuild what was harmed, for You are Yahweh who heals us, Exodus 15:26. Grant patience and peace that surpasses all understanding, Philippians 4:6-7, as we wait on You, for Psalm 27:14 says wait for Yahweh, be strong, and let your heart take courage. Help us to release bitterness and not let a root of bitterness spring up, Hebrews 12:15, forgiving as Christ forgave us, Ephesians 4:32, while still seeking what is just and right, Isaiah 1:17. Give wisdom to navigate the practical steps ahead and let justice roll on like waters, Amos 5:24. We trust that You are working all things together for good for those who love You, Romans 8:28, and that You will not forsake the afflicted. We ask all this in the mighty and merciful name of Jesus, Amen.
We encourage you to keep casting your cares on Him, 1 Peter 5:7, to remain steadfast in prayer and not grow weary in doing good, Galatians 6:9, knowing that the Lord is near to the brokenhearted, Psalm 34:18. We stand with you for full restitution, for a softened and repentant heart in those who owe you, and for complete healing and restoration in body and spirit, and we thank God that you have called upon the name of Jesus, for it is only through Him that we are heard and saved, John 14:6.