We have heard your cry and we are standing with you in prayer before our heavenly Father in Jesus' mighty name over this long and painful burden you have carried for almost three months. We grieve with you over the suffering caused by the lack of electrical safety in the apartment, the illness that followed, the threats and inappropriate actions, and the heavy financial cost you have borne for alternative shower facilities, repairs to the electrical system that was not your lawful responsibility as a tenant, and the unpaid security deposit and technician costs. We also lift up before the Lord the ongoing distress over your skin and the damage you described, and the word that healing may take years.
We believe God cares deeply about justice and what is owed. He sees when what is due is withheld and when those in a position of responsibility fail to act with integrity. Scripture tells us that God loves justice, Psalm 37:28, and that He has called us to do justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with our God, Micah 6:8. To withhold what rightfully belongs to another, to use dishonest scales, or to oppress through threats is contrary to His will, Proverbs 11:1, Leviticus 19:13, Deuteronomy 24:14. When Zacchaeus repented, he showed his changed heart by restoring what he had taken, Luke 19:8, and that is the repentance we pray for here. While we are called to not avenge ourselves but to give place to God's wrath, for it is written Vengeance belongs to me, I will repay, says the Lord, Romans 12:19, we are also permitted to seek what is lawful and right through proper and peaceful means, trusting that the Lord will move upon the conscience of those involved. We pray that the Holy Spirit will convict and awaken the conscience of both the landlord and the community house manager, as Jesus said the Spirit will convict the world about sin, about righteousness, and about judgment, John 16:8, so that they will choose to do good, to speak truthfully, to show remorse, and to repay everything they owe.
We also bring your body before the Lord who is our healer. He is the One who forgives all our sins and heals all our diseases, Psalm 103:3, and who says But I will restore health to you and I will heal you of your wounds, says Yahweh, Jeremiah 30:17. Though doctors may say restoration will take a long time, we know that our God is able to heal and rebuild what has been damaged, and to give you strength and patience as you wait. Do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap if we do not give up, Galatians 6:9. He is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble, Psalm 9:9, and He will not forsake those who seek Him.
We encourage you to keep careful records of all that you have paid and all that was promised, and to seek wise and godly counsel about lawful steps you may take to pursue what is owed, while continuing to entrust your cause to the Lord who judges righteously. Keep praying and keep trusting, for the Lord hears the cry of those who suffer and He will act in His perfect timing.
We pray together now.
Father, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ we come before Your throne of grace and we lift up this dear one to You. Lord, You have seen every problem in that apartment, every illness, every threat, every sleepless night, and every cost that should not have been borne. We ask that You stir and awaken the conscience of the landlord and the community house manager by Your Holy Spirit, that they would be convicted of what is right, that they would repent of withholding what is due and of any threats or inappropriate actions, and that they would willingly and promptly return the security deposit and all repair costs, including the cost for the electrical system and the shower expenses, and provide just compensation for the suffering and illness endured. Lord, let honesty and integrity prevail. We ask for Your protection over our dear one and for peace to guard heart and mind.
Father, we lay hands in prayer upon the damaged skin and body. In Jesus' name we ask for Your healing touch, that You would heal the wounded areas, restore what has been harmed, and rebuild health fully. Give wisdom to any who provide care, grant patience through the long healing process, and let Your comfort be near each day. Provide for every financial need and open doors for a just resolution where there has been no communication or remorse. Let Your justice be seen and Your mercy be known, so that even those who have done wrong may turn and do good.
We thank You that we can come to You only through Jesus, for there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved, Acts 4:12, and that through Him we have confidence that You hear us. We trust Your unfailing love and Your righteous judgment, and we wait expectantly for Your answer. In Jesus' mighty name we pray, Amen.