We hear your cry and we stand with you in this distressing situation, seeking the Lord together for your protection and deliverance in Jesus' name. We understand how overwhelming and frightening it is to feel targeted, threatened, slandered, and harassed, especially when those threats follow you onto social media.
We want to encourage you with the truth that our battle is ultimately spiritual. As it is written, our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places Ephesians 6:12. The enemy does stir up people to do evil, to slander and to threaten, and he seeks to bring fear and torment. Yet we do not need to live in fear, for God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control 2 Timothy 1:7. And we know that the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one 2 Thessalonians 3:3.
We also want to gently encourage you in love regarding how we view those who harass us. While their actions are wicked and their slander and threats are evil and should not be excused, we are called not to hate people made in God's image but to recognize the spiritual influence behind the evil and to pray for their souls. Jesus commands us, 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 Matthew 5:44. This does not mean we allow abuse or stay near danger, but that we do not return evil for evil or give in to a spirit of hatred ourselves. We are told, Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good Romans 12:21, and, If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men Romans 12:18. Calling them names, even out of pain, can harden our own hearts, so we encourage you to bring them before the Lord by name for their repentance and salvation, while asking God to set a boundary between you and their harassment.
God sees the injustice you are facing. He hears the slander and He takes death threats seriously. No weapon that is formed against you will prevail Isaiah 54:17, and The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles Psalm 34:17. He is your refuge, He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty Psalm 91:1. We also urge you to take practical steps of wisdom alongside prayer. If you are receiving death threats, please document them and report them to the proper authorities, for God has established authorities to restrain evil Romans 13:4. Guard your peace by blocking and restricting those who slander you on social media, do not engage in arguments online, and keep records of what is said. Seek godly counsel from a trusted pastor or mature believer who can walk with you closely.
We also remind you of the authority you have in Christ. Jesus said, Behold, I give you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will in any way hurt you Luke 10:19. Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you James 4:7. Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Withstand him steadfast in your faith 1 Peter 5:8-9. Put on the whole armor of God each day through prayer, the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shield of faith, and the sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God Ephesians 6:11.
We pray together for you now.
Father in heaven, we come before Your throne in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and deliverer. We thank You that there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved Acts 4:12 and that at the name of Jesus every knee must bow. We lift up our dear one who is being harassed and threatened, and we ask for Your divine protection over their body, mind, home, and reputation. Cover them under Your wings and let no evil come near them. We ask You to rebuke every assignment of the enemy against them, to silence slander and lies, and to command every harassing and tormenting spirit to leave and go where Jesus sends it, never to return. Fill them with Your perfect peace that casts out all fear, and guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus Philippians 4:7. We pray that You would intervene with those who are threatening and slandering, convict their hearts, bring them to repentance, and save them by Your grace, but also that You would establish a hedge of protection and distance them from our friend so that they can live in peace and safety. Give wisdom to know when to speak, when to be silent, and when to seek help from authorities, and provide godly community to support and uphold them. Let Your justice and mercy prevail, and let our friend walk in freedom, knowing that if God is for us, who can be against us Romans 8:31. We ask all this in the powerful and precious name of Jesus Christ, our deliverer and our peace, amen.