We join with you in bringing this heavy and painful burden before the Lord and we cry out with you for His intervention, justice, and mercy. We hear the anguish for those who feel hunted, tormented, and exhausted by evil, and we take this matter seriously before the throne of grace together in Jesus' name.
The Lord sees what is done in secret and He is not distant from those who suffer. His Word assures us that He is our refuge and protector. Psalm 91:1-2 says He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of Yahweh, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust. And Psalm 34:18 reminds us Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit. We also cling to Isaiah 41:10, Don't you be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness. Even when victims feel forgotten or that their reactions are judged, God knows the full weight of prolonged suffering and He offers His presence and strength.
We must lovingly and firmly address what you shared about victims turning to self harm to cope and to please those who torment them. We rebuke the lie that harming the body will bring relief or earn approval from evil people, and we grieve that anyone feels driven to this. Self harm does not please God and it does not bring true healing, and it should never be done to appease oppressors. Our bodies are precious to God, for 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 tells us Or don't you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's. The pain is real, but the answer is not to harm what God created and loves, but to run to Him for healing and to seek help from trusted, godly and caring people, including a pastor, a biblical counselor, a medical professional, and where there is danger, the proper authorities for protection. If anyone is in immediate danger of harming themselves, we urge them to reach out right away to someone safe nearby and not to remain alone.
We also rebuke the evil of stalking, harassment, and torture in all its forms. Such acts are wicked and cowardly and stand opposed to God's righteousness. We pray that God in His perfect justice would expose what is done in darkness, restrain the hands of evildoers, and bring protection and peace to the victims. Romans 12:19 teaches us Don't seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God's wrath. For it is written, Vengeance belongs to me, I will repay, says the Lord. We do not take vengeance into our own hands, but we do ask the Lord, who is the righteous Judge, to intervene, to stop the evil, and to bring justice according to His will. We also pray that those who do evil would be convicted of their sin, repent, and turn to Christ, for God desires that none should perish but that all should come to repentance, and 2 Thessalonians 3:3 promises But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.
We notice that your request speaks of God and the Lord but does not mention Jesus Christ, and we want to gently share why His name is essential. It is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father and it is only through Him that we are saved. Jesus Himself said in John 14:6, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. And Acts 4:12 declares 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. To come to God we must believe that Jesus is the Son of God, that He died for our sins and rose again, and we must call upon His name in faith. Romans 10:9 says that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. We encourage anyone suffering to place their full trust in Jesus Christ, for He alone can forgive, heal, and give lasting peace.
We pray together now. Father, in the name of Jesus Christ we come before You and lift up every person who feels targeted, tormented, and worn down by prolonged cruelty. Lord, You see every tear and You know every hidden act of evil. We ask You to intervene with Your mighty power, to put a stop to this harassment, to surround the victims with Your protection, and to let them live in peace and safety. Heal their broken hearts, calm their fearful minds, and lift the heavy burden of shame and despair. Deliver those trapped in self harm and show them that they are deeply loved, valued, and not forgotten, and lead them to safe and godly help. Bring justice in Your perfect timing, restrain evildoers, and grant repentance to those who do wrong that they may turn from their evil ways. Draw every victim close to Jesus, that they may know Him as Savior and find rest for their souls. We ask all this in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our only hope and our peace. Amen.
We encourage those who are suffering to stay close to the Lord through prayer and His Word, to remain in fellowship with faithful believers who can walk with them, and to seek practical help and protection when needed. The Lord is near, He is your defender, and He will not forsake you. We continue to stand with you in prayer that God will bring deliverance, healing, and peace that endures.
