We join you in bringing this heavy burden before the Lord, and we stand with all who feel targeted, harassed, and tormented without cause or mercy. Our God sees oppression and He does not look away. He is a refuge for the oppressed and He is near to those who are suffering.
The Word tells us that the Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit, Psalm 34:18, and that God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble, Psalm 46:1. We take comfort that no injustice is hidden from Him, for He says, Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord, Romans 12:19. We are also reminded that we wrestle not against flesh and blood alone, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places, Ephesians 6:12, and that no weapon that is formed against you will prevail, Isaiah 54:17. The Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one, 2 Thessalonians 3:3.
We pray together now in the name of Jesus Christ.
Father in heaven, we come before Your throne in the mighty name of Jesus, and we lift up every person who is experiencing this unending harassment and assault. Lord, You see what is done in secret and what is done openly, You know every act of lawlessness and cruelty. We ask that You intervene with Your mighty hand. Place a hedge of protection around each victim, let them dwell in the shelter of the Most High and rest in the shadow of the Almighty, Psalm 91:1. Grant them peace that passes all understanding, guard their minds and bodies, and let them know they are not forgotten or alone. Expose every evil deed done in darkness and bring it into Your light, that justice may be done according to Your righteousness. We ask that You restrain the hands of those who torture others without cause, convict their hearts, and lead them to repentance, for You desire that none should perish but that all should come to repentance, 2 Peter 3:9. Yet if they refuse to repent, we ask that You deal with them justly and stop their ability to harm others, for You are a God of justice. We pray for lawful authorities to act with integrity and courage to uphold what is right and to protect the innocent, Romans 13:3-4. Comfort the weary, strengthen the fainthearted, and let Your perfect love cast out all fear, 1 John 4:18. We ask all of this in the name of Jesus.
We encourage you to continue to seek the Lord daily, to remain in His Word and in fellowship with faithful believers who can support and pray with you, and where laws are being broken to also seek help through proper lawful channels. We also want to gently remind you of the hope we have only through Jesus Christ. You mentioned God in your request and we join you in seeking Him, yet we want to share that it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father, for Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me, John 14:6, and there is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved, Acts 4:12. It is by believing in Jesus, that He died for our sins and rose again, that we are forgiven and brought near to God. If you have not already, we encourage you to call upon the name of Jesus Christ for salvation, for protection, and for every need.
We are trusting with you that God will hear, that He will be a shield about those who suffer, and that His justice and mercy will prevail. May the Lord keep you and all who are afflicted in His perfect peace.