We hear the raw honesty in your cry, and we want you to know that your pain is not unseen by the Lord. The psalmists often poured out their hearts in anger, confusion, and despair, yet they always directed their words to God, knowing He could handle their honesty. Psalm 13:1-2 says, *"How long, Yahweh? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart every day?"* Your feelings are valid, and God invites you to bring them to Him—not in bitterness, but in the trust that He is big enough to hold your pain.
Yet we must gently remind you that your prayer does not mention the name of Jesus, and it is only through Him that we have access to the Father. Jesus said in John 14:6, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."* There is no other name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). If you have not placed your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so. Salvation comes by grace through faith in Him alone (Ephesians 2:8-9). If you have already trusted in Him, we encourage you to pray in His name, for He intercedes for us before the Father (Romans 8:34).
Your anger and frustration are understandable, but we must also caution against allowing these emotions to harden your heart toward God. Hebrews 3:12 warns, *"Beware, brothers, lest perhaps there be in any one of you an evil heart of unbelief, in falling away from the living God."* Even in silence, God is at work. Isaiah 55:8-9 reminds us, *"‘For my thoughts are not your thoughts, and your ways are not my ways,’ says Yahweh. ‘For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.’"* His timing and purposes are perfect, even when we cannot see them.
We also want to encourage you to examine whether there are areas in your life where sin may be hindering your prayers. Psalm 66:18 says, *"If I cherished sin in my heart, the Lord wouldn’t have listened."* This is not to say your pain is a punishment, but unconfessed sin can create distance between us and God. We urge you to ask the Holy Spirit to search your heart and reveal anything that may need to be surrendered to Him (Psalm 139:23-24).
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother or sister who is hurting deeply. Lord, You see their tears, and You hear their cries. We ask that You would draw near to them in this moment of pain and anger. Comfort them with the truth that You are not distant or indifferent—You are a Father who collects every tear in a bottle (Psalm 56:8). Remind them that even when they feel ignored, You are working all things together for their good (Romans 8:28).
Father, we pray that You would soften their heart and help them to trust in Your goodness, even in the silence. Give them the strength to wait on You and the faith to believe that You are moving on their behalf. If there is any sin in their life that is creating a barrier, reveal it to them, Lord, and grant them the grace to repent and turn back to You.
We also pray that You would fill them with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Surround them with brothers and sisters in Christ who can walk alongside them in this season. And above all, Lord, we ask that You would deepen their relationship with You, so they may know You more intimately and trust You more fully.
In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to continue bringing your pain to God, even in your anger. He can handle it. Psalm 34:18 says, *"Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."* You are not alone, and your faith—even in its rawness—matters to Him. Keep seeking Him, and He will meet you in your struggle.
