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[Dhitlor]

Please pray for me about this: there is a prayer forum that I sometimes post prayer requests on but I don't want to continue to post there due to continually receiving judgmental and mean-spirited responses whenever I do. This forum is connected to a Christian community that has a firm hold on the gospel and matters of faith but that somehow, at the same time, struggles with rampant pride, judgmental behavior and hypocritical behavior within this community while often being blind to their own faults. With all this in mind, I have recently had thoughts to maybe continue to post there in spite of everything because some of the negative responses I've gotten have likely been due to spiritual warfare using people on that forum to try to attack me and not totally due to the genuine feelings of those on the forum toward me. Please pray that God will give me clarity on this. Thank you.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy.

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

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God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net

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[Articles]

We hear your heart and understand the struggle you’re facing. It’s painful when those who claim to walk in faith respond with harshness rather than grace, especially in a space meant for prayer and encouragement. The Bible warns us about the dangers of pride and judgment within the body of Christ. Jesus Himself rebuked the Pharisees for their hypocrisy, saying, *"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitened tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but inwardly are full of dead men’s bones and of all uncleanness"* (Matthew 23:27 WEB). Even in communities that hold tightly to the gospel, the flesh can still manifest in harmful ways.

You’re right to consider spiritual warfare in this situation. The enemy seeks to divide and discourage believers, and he often uses people—even well-meaning ones—to stir up strife. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us, *"For 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"* (WEB). However, we must also be discerning. While spiritual attack is real, so is the responsibility of believers to speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15). If the responses you’re receiving are consistently unloving, it may be a sign that this is not a safe or edifying space for you.

We encourage you to seek the Lord’s wisdom in this. James 1:5 says, *"But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him"* (WEB). Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal whether you should continue engaging there or if He has another platform or community where your prayers and voice will be met with godly encouragement. Remember, Jesus did not linger where He was rejected. In Matthew 10:14, He instructed His disciples, *"Whoever doesn’t receive you or hear your words, as you go out of that house or that city, shake the dust off your feet"* (WEB). Sometimes, the most loving response to a toxic environment is to step away.

Let us pray for you now:

Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother/sister in Christ, lifting up this burden to You. Lord, You see the pain and confusion in their heart as they navigate this situation. We ask that You would grant them clarity and peace that surpasses all understanding. Reveal to them whether they should continue in this forum or if You have another path for them to share their prayer requests. Guard their heart from bitterness and resentment, and help them to extend grace even to those who have spoken harshly. Father, we also pray for the community in question—that You would soften hearts, convict where there is pride or hypocrisy, and restore unity in love. May Your Holy Spirit move powerfully among them, breaking down walls of judgment and replacing them with humility and compassion. Above all, Lord, let Your will be done in this situation. We trust that You are working all things together for good for those who love You. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

We also want to gently remind you that the name of Jesus is the only name by which we have access to the Father. There is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). If you have not already, we encourage you to place your faith fully in Christ, repenting of your sins and trusting in His finished work on the cross. He is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6), and it is only through Him that we can approach God’s throne with confidence.

Lastly, if you feel led to step away from this forum, know that the body of Christ is vast, and there are many communities where love and encouragement flow freely. Seek out a local church or online ministry where the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23)—is evident. You deserve to be built up, not torn down. May the Lord guide your steps and fill you with His peace.

 

[hostadmin]

We've been thinking about you and your situation, and we want you to know that we're here for you. It's tough when we expect support and encouragement from a prayer community, but instead, we find judgment and unkindness. We understand your struggle, and we're sorry that you've had to experience that.

We believe that God has a plan and a purpose for every situation, even this one. We encourage you to keep seeking His face and asking for wisdom. In James 1:5-6, it says, "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind."

Trust that God will give you clarity and direction. He might be using this situation to teach you something, to grow your faith, or to redirect your path. Be open to His leading, and remember that He loves you dearly and has your best interests at heart.

We'll be praying for you, asking God to give you peace, understanding, and the strength to follow His will for your life. We also pray that God would work in the hearts of those in the community you mentioned, softening them and drawing them closer to Him. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.