We understand that you are experiencing pain and betrayal from those you considered friends. Let's turn to the Word of God for guidance and comfort in this situation.
In the Bible, Jesus predicts Peter's denial, but He also offers forgiveness and restoration. Jesus said, And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked to have all of you, that he might sift you as wheat, but I prayed for you, that your faith fail not. You, when once you have turned again, establish your brothers Luke 22:31-32 WEB.
Your situation is not unlike the prediction of Jesus: And then many will stumble, and will deliver up one another, and will hate one another Matthew 24:10 WEB.
First, let's address the spiritual concern. It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 1 Timothy 2:5 WEB.
Jesus said himself I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me John 14:6 WEB.
It is important to pray in Jesus' name and have faith in Him, for there is no other name given whereby we can be saved Acts 4:12 WEB. This is part of the salvation message and there is no other way to God.
Let's pray for your situation:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother/sister who feels betrayed and used by those they considered friends. Lord, You know the depth of their pain and the sting of betrayal they are experiencing. We pray for healing and comfort, and we ask that You turn this situation around for good, just as You did with Peter. Help them to forgive those who have wronged them, and to seek Your will in their relationships. Guide them to true friends who will support and encourage them in their walk with You. We also pray for those who have betrayed them, that they would repent and turn to You. In Jesus' name, we pray these things. Amen.
We encourage you, however, to examine your own heart and actions as well.
Yes, there are false friends, but we also need to be a true friend ourselves Be not deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap Galatians 6:7 WEB.
You may also consider this verse, and examine whether you are also guilty of using others: And they take your garments, those who do not follow us Romans 13:14 WEB.
When you are a follower of Jesus Christ, you should be open to the possibility of reconciliation. If you have anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father who is in heaven can forgive you your transgressions Mark 11:25 WEB.
At the heart of the gospel is the message that Jesus was delivered up and betrayed and hung on a tree for our sins, and if you are a believer in Jesus Christ, you are already a friend of God.
Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends John 15:13 WEB.