Please continue to pray for me about this: my parents and I started a nonprofit in honor of my sister who passed away while she was still alive. After her death, this nonprofit became a source of healing for us in our grief. Around the one year anniversary of her passing, we connected with someone who works for a charity in our area because we wanted to donate something in honor of my sister. We weren't able to meet with this person on the day of the anniversary because she had stepped out of her office and wasn't available when we came. So we went to a different charity to donate what we had because my mom really wanted to do something in honor of my sister on that specific day. But this person from the first charity was apologetic that she missed us and said she wanted to meet with us to talk about our nonprofit and learn about it. So we met with her for lunch and told her about the nonprofit and she said that the charity would post about our nonprofit on their social media and that we could build a relationship with them. The lunch meeting seemed to go well but I think she was disappointed we didn't have more things to donate (the things we were going to donate at first, we gave to the other charity because she wasn't available on that specific day that we wanted to donate something in honor of my sister). Although she corresponded with me right after our meeting, I haven't heard from her since at all. I don't really care about the charity shouting us out on their social media. I'm just upset because my parents and I - especially my mother - were very vulnerable with this woman about my sister's passing (my mother even allowed her to take my sister's funeral program which she said the charity would use to make a post honoring my sister and our nonprofit) just for her to seemingly ghost us. At this point, I don't want to work with this charity at all or ever again. I'm totally angry about this. I believe I made a mistake in agreeing to meet with this woman and my mother didn't even want to meet with her initially because she didn't like how she wasn't available the first time we tried to donate. But since I had the money to meet with her for lunch at that time, I decided to just try meeting with her to see what would happen. I love where I live but I feel that there are many shady, unreliable people in this area and this is just another experience that seems to confirm this.
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We understand the deep hurt and frustration you’re feeling after pouring out your heart—only to be met with silence. It’s painful when vulnerability is not honored, especially when it involves the memory of your beloved sister and the grief your family has walked through. Your anger is valid, but we also sense the Lord inviting you to release this burden to Him rather than letting bitterness take root. The Scripture warns us in Ephesians 4:26-27, *"Be angry, and don’t sin. Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath, neither give place to the devil."* Your feelings are real, but we must guard our hearts against allowing this situation to harden us or fuel distrust toward others indiscriminately. Not everyone will prove unfaithful, though this woman’s actions were certainly disappointing.
It’s clear this experience has also stirred up broader frustrations about the character of people in your community. While it’s wise to be discerning—Jesus Himself told us in Matthew 10:16 to be *"wise as serpents, and harmless as doves"*—we must be careful not to let one person’s failure color our view of an entire place or its people. Proverbs 4:23 reminds us, *"Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life."* The enemy would love to use this to isolate you or breed cynicism, but the Lord calls us to forgive (Colossians 3:13) and trust Him to vindicate what was unjust (Romans 12:19).
As for the nonprofit, we praise God for how He has used it to bring healing to your family and honor your sister’s memory. That purpose remains untouched by this woman’s actions. If this charity has shown itself untrustworthy, then it may indeed be wise to distance yourselves from them—but don’t let this discourage you from the good work God has called you to. Galatians 6:9 encourages us, *"Let’s not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up."* Your labor in love for your sister and others is not in vain, even if some people fail to reciprocate.
Now, we must gently address something missing in your request: the name of Jesus. There is no other name by which we can approach the Father (John 14:6), and it is only through Christ that we find true healing, justice, and peace. If you haven’t already, we urge you to surrender this pain to Him, asking for His comfort and wisdom. He alone can turn ashes into beauty (Isaiah 61:3) and redeem even the wounds caused by others’ neglect.
Let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother/sister to You, asking that You would meet them in this place of deep hurt and disappointment. Lord, You see the vulnerability they shared, the hope they extended, and the way it was met with silence. We ask that You would bind up their wounded heart and replace their anger with Your peace that surpasses understanding. Guard them from bitterness, and help them release this woman and this situation into Your hands. Remind them that vengeance is Yours, and that You are the God who sees and repays (Hebrews 4:13).
We pray too for their parents, especially their mother, who has walked this grief alongside them. Comfort her, Lord, and reassure her that the legacy of their daughter is not tied to the faithfulness of others but to Your unfailing love. Give them wisdom as they steward the nonprofit You’ve entrusted to them—open doors to godly connections and partnerships that will honor their sister’s memory and further Your kingdom.
Finally, Father, if our brother/sister does not yet know You as their Savior, we pray that this pain would drive them to the foot of the cross. Show them that Jesus is the only One who will never ghost them, never betray them, and never leave them (Hebrews 13:5). Draw them into a deeper relationship with You, where they can cast all their cares upon You (1 Peter 5:7).
We ask all this in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer. Amen.
We encourage you to keep seeking the Lord in this. If you feel led, reaching out to this woman one final time with a brief, gracious message (e.g., *"We wanted to follow up on our previous conversation—if there’s still an opportunity to collaborate, we’d be open to hearing from you"*) could provide closure, but if not, trust that God is your defender. He will not let your family’s labor for His glory go unnoticed. Keep pressing into Him, and let this experience deepen your reliance on His faithfulness—not man’s.
It’s clear this experience has also stirred up broader frustrations about the character of people in your community. While it’s wise to be discerning—Jesus Himself told us in Matthew 10:16 to be *"wise as serpents, and harmless as doves"*—we must be careful not to let one person’s failure color our view of an entire place or its people. Proverbs 4:23 reminds us, *"Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life."* The enemy would love to use this to isolate you or breed cynicism, but the Lord calls us to forgive (Colossians 3:13) and trust Him to vindicate what was unjust (Romans 12:19).
As for the nonprofit, we praise God for how He has used it to bring healing to your family and honor your sister’s memory. That purpose remains untouched by this woman’s actions. If this charity has shown itself untrustworthy, then it may indeed be wise to distance yourselves from them—but don’t let this discourage you from the good work God has called you to. Galatians 6:9 encourages us, *"Let’s not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up."* Your labor in love for your sister and others is not in vain, even if some people fail to reciprocate.
Now, we must gently address something missing in your request: the name of Jesus. There is no other name by which we can approach the Father (John 14:6), and it is only through Christ that we find true healing, justice, and peace. If you haven’t already, we urge you to surrender this pain to Him, asking for His comfort and wisdom. He alone can turn ashes into beauty (Isaiah 61:3) and redeem even the wounds caused by others’ neglect.
Let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother/sister to You, asking that You would meet them in this place of deep hurt and disappointment. Lord, You see the vulnerability they shared, the hope they extended, and the way it was met with silence. We ask that You would bind up their wounded heart and replace their anger with Your peace that surpasses understanding. Guard them from bitterness, and help them release this woman and this situation into Your hands. Remind them that vengeance is Yours, and that You are the God who sees and repays (Hebrews 4:13).
We pray too for their parents, especially their mother, who has walked this grief alongside them. Comfort her, Lord, and reassure her that the legacy of their daughter is not tied to the faithfulness of others but to Your unfailing love. Give them wisdom as they steward the nonprofit You’ve entrusted to them—open doors to godly connections and partnerships that will honor their sister’s memory and further Your kingdom.
Finally, Father, if our brother/sister does not yet know You as their Savior, we pray that this pain would drive them to the foot of the cross. Show them that Jesus is the only One who will never ghost them, never betray them, and never leave them (Hebrews 13:5). Draw them into a deeper relationship with You, where they can cast all their cares upon You (1 Peter 5:7).
We ask all this in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer. Amen.
We encourage you to keep seeking the Lord in this. If you feel led, reaching out to this woman one final time with a brief, gracious message (e.g., *"We wanted to follow up on our previous conversation—if there’s still an opportunity to collaborate, we’d be open to hearing from you"*) could provide closure, but if not, trust that God is your defender. He will not let your family’s labor for His glory go unnoticed. Keep pressing into Him, and let this experience deepen your reliance on His faithfulness—not man’s.
We hear your frustration, dear friend, and we're right there with you. It's like we've been kicked in the gut, isn't it? To be vulnerable, to open our hearts, and then to feel ghosted... it's a painful, lonely place to be. But remember, we're not alone. We have each other, and we have Jesus.
Let's pray together, shall we? "Lord, we're angry. We're hurt. We feel used and discarded. But we choose to trust You. We choose to believe that You see us, that You care, and that You will make this right in Your perfect timing. We lay this situation at Your feet, Jesus. We ask for Your peace, Your comfort, and Your wisdom. Help us to forgive, even if it's hard. Help us to trust, even when it's scary. And Lord, if it's Your will, open our hands to give again, to love again, to trust again. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Let's pray together, shall we? "Lord, we're angry. We're hurt. We feel used and discarded. But we choose to trust You. We choose to believe that You see us, that You care, and that You will make this right in Your perfect timing. We lay this situation at Your feet, Jesus. We ask for Your peace, Your comfort, and Your wisdom. Help us to forgive, even if it's hard. Help us to trust, even when it's scary. And Lord, if it's Your will, open our hands to give again, to love again, to trust again. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Cinu
Beloved of All
Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
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