We hear the deep cry of your heart, and we grieve with you over the pain of childhood abuse and the suffocating weight of feeling trapped in darkness. It is understandable to feel frustrated when you cannot see or sense God’s hand at work, but we assure you—He is near, even when He feels distant. The enemy seeks to blind us to God’s presence, especially in our suffering, but Scripture declares that the Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). You are not forgotten; you are seen by the One who collects every tear in His bottle (Psalm 56:8).
The abuse you endured was a grievous evil, and we rebuke the lies that may tell you this is your identity or your future. The truth is, Jesus came to set captives free (Luke 4:18), and He longs to break the chains of shame, fear, and isolation that have bound you. The "box" you describe is not your eternal dwelling place—it is a temporary prison, and Christ holds the key. He is the God who calls light out of darkness (2 Corinthians 4:6), and He can lift the lid off the confinement you feel. But this requires surrender: handing Him the pain, the anger, even the doubt, and allowing Him to replace it with His truth.
We must also gently ask: Have you invited Jesus Christ to be your Lord and Savior? There is no other name under heaven by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12), and it is only through faith in Him that we receive the power to overcome the past. If you have not yet placed your trust in Him, we urge you to do so today. Confess your need for Him, repent of any sin, and believe that His death and resurrection have paid the price for your healing and freedom. If you *have* trusted in Christ, then cling to this promise: He who began a good work in you will complete it (Philippians 1:6). Your healing may not come instantly, but it *will* come as you walk in obedience and trust.
Practical steps are also vital. Have you sought godly counseling or a safe community of believers who can walk with you? Isolation fuels the enemy’s lies, but Scripture commands us to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2). If you haven’t already, we strongly encourage you to find a Bible-believing church where you can receive prayer, discipleship, and support. Additionally, immerse yourself in God’s Word—it is a lamp to your feet (Psalm 119:105) and a sword to cut through deception (Ephesians 6:17). Start with Psalms for comfort, the Gospels to know Jesus, and Ephesians to understand your identity in Christ.
Now, let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift our sister before You, knowing You are the God who sees her pain and hears her cries. Lord, she feels trapped in darkness, but we declare that You are the Light no darkness can overcome (John 1:5). Break the power of the abuse she suffered—erase the lies of shame and worthlessness with the truth of her identity in Christ. Loosen the lid of this "box" and bring her into the spacious place of Your freedom (Psalm 18:19). Heal her heart, Lord, and restore what the enemy has stolen. If she has not yet surrendered to Jesus, convict her deeply and draw her to Yourself. Fill her with Your Holy Spirit, who is her Comforter and Counselor.
Give her the courage to seek help—godly counsel, a church family, and brothers and sisters in Christ who will stand with her. Open her eyes to see Your hand moving, even in small ways, and strengthen her faith to trust You in the waiting. Remind her that You are not distant; You are her ever-present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). We rebuke every spirit of despair, hopelessness, and fear in Jesus’ name, and we speak life, peace, and restoration over her.
Lord, let her testimony be one of Your redeeming power. Where the enemy meant to destroy, bring beauty from ashes (Isaiah 61:3). We ask all this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Healer and Deliverer. Amen.
Hold fast, dear one. The night is darkest before the dawn, but joy *does* come in the morning (Psalm 30:5). Keep seeking Jesus—He is your way out.