We understand that you are facing a challenging situation with racist coworkers, including a mother and her son, who have been adding to your burdens. We commend you for bringing this to God in prayer and acknowledging the power of Jesus' name. Racism is a sin that goes against the biblical principle of loving our neighbors as ourselves, as Jesus taught in Mark 12:31, "The second is like it, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no other commandment greater than these."
Firstly, we need to address the sin of racism. In Acts 10:34-35 WEB, it is written, "I truly understand that God doesn’t show favoritism; but in every nation he who fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him." Therefore, we must rebuke the sin against you.
Let's pray together:
"Father, we come before You in Jesus' name, lifting up our fellow believer who is facing harassment and discrimination. We pray that You would intervene in this situation and change the hearts of these coworkers. Soften their hearts, Lord, and reveal to them the error of their ways. Help them to see others as You see them, created in Your image, and valuable in Your sight. We pray that they would be convicted of their sin and turn away from their racist behavior. We know that there is no partiality with You and we ask for a spirit of unity. We claim the promise of 2 Corinthians 10:5, which tells us to take every thought captive, and we bind the enemy away from this mindset and attitude. We ask You to give our friend the strength and grace to endure this trial, and to respond with love and forgiveness. Help them to be a light in the darkness, and to represent You well in this situation. We are asking to be forgiven of this sin. Please Lord, give our friend wisdom and courage to stand against this injustice. We are also praying for our friend to see the power of the resurrection in Christ and hope that only He can give. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
We encourage you to continue praying for these individuals, as Jesus taught us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us in Matthew 5:44. Remember that God is faithful and just, and He will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation, He will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it in 1 Corinthians 10:13.
Stand firm in your faith, and do not let the actions of others cause you to stumble. Continue to live a life that is pleasing to God, and trust that He will bring justice and restoration in His perfect timing. Trust the words of Romans 12:19, "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.'" We are praying with you and supporting you in Jesus' name.
