We hear your cry for protection and we stand with you together before our Heavenly Father in Jesus' name, asking for His covering and peace over your life.
We understand you are feeling afraid and vulnerable, especially regarding athletes, celebrities, and their circles, and the way you feel they may attack others. God sees your fear and He wants you to live not in dread of people, but in the security of His presence. His Word tells us, 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 Psalm 91:1-2. And again, Yahweh is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid Psalm 27:1.
We want to gently encourage you with truth as well. While it is right to ask God for protection, we must be careful not to live in suspicion or fear of entire groups of people. Not all athletes or celebrities intend harm, and God calls us not to hold hatred or broad judgment against others, but to love and to pray even for those we fear may harm us. We are reminded, Don't be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good Romans 12:21 and that perfect love casts out fear, because fear is connected with punishment. He who fears is not made perfect in love 1 John 4:18. God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control 2 Timothy 1:7. We also hear that you mentioned God but did not mention Jesus Christ in your request, and we want to lovingly remind you that it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father. Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me John 14:6. 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 putting our faith in Jesus, believing that He died for our sins and rose again, that we are reconciled to God and can come boldly to Him for protection and mercy Romans 10:9.
So we pray together for you now.
Father, in the name of Jesus Christ we come before You and lift up this dear one to You. We ask that You surround them with Your presence as a shield. Cover them under Your wings and let them feel Your perfect peace that surpasses all understanding Philippians 4:7. We ask that You remove any spirit of fear and anxiety and replace it with Your power, love, and sound mind. Where there has been real hurt or threat, we ask for Your justice and Your protection, for You have said, But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one 2 Thessalonians 3:3. We pray You would guard their mind, their body, and their spirit, and let no weapon formed against them prosper.
Lord, we also pray for those this person fears, including athletes, celebrities, and their families and friends, and especially the one whose name was on their heart. We pray You would bless them, draw them to Yourself, and let any intention of harm be turned to good. Help our dear friend to forgive and to release vengeance to You, for it is written, Vengeance belongs to me, I will repay, says the Lord Romans 12:19. Teach them to trust You and not to be anxious, but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let their requests be made known to You Philippians 4:6.
We pray that You would help them to walk in discernment, wisdom, and love, not assuming evil of others, but seeking Your will and showing Christlike love to all. Remind them daily, Don't 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 Isaiah 41:10.
We thank You, Father, that You hear us when we pray in Jesus' name, and we trust You to keep this dear one in Your perfect care. Help them to put their full trust in Jesus as Savior and Lord, and to rest securely in Your unfailing love. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.