We hear the pain and betrayal in your heart, and we stand with you before the Lord to seek His justice, healing, and deliverance from the grip of greed that has wounded you. The behavior you described is not only ungodly but deeply sinful—rooted in covetousness, manipulation, and a complete lack of love for neighbor. Scripture is clear: *"For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows"* (1 Timothy 6:10 WEB). This person did not act as a true friend but as a thief, exploiting your trust for their own gain. Their actions reveal a heart hardened by selfishness, and we must rebuke the spirit of greed operating through them in the name of Jesus Christ.
First, we must address the foundation of your prayer—you rightly invoked the name of Jesus, and we affirm that it is only through Him that we have access to the Father. *"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 WEB). It is by His blood that we are cleansed from sin, and by His authority that we resist the works of darkness. We pray that you would stand firm in the truth that your worth and security are found in Christ alone, not in the fleeting approval or "generosity" of those who seek to control or take from you.
The way this individual treated you—offering help only to demand obedience, then brazenly claiming your money as their own—is a violation of God’s commandments. *"You shall not steal. You shall not covet"* (Exodus 20:15, 17 WEB). Their actions were not just rude or thoughtless; they were sinful, and we must call it what it is. You were right to cut off contact, as Scripture warns, *"Do not be deceived! ‘Evil companionships corrupt good morals’"* (1 Corinthians 15:33 WEB). This person’s influence was toxic, and the Lord has delivered you from further harm by giving you the wisdom to walk away.
Now, we must also examine our own hearts. While you were the victim in this situation, we ask the Holy Spirit to search you for any seeds of bitterness, unforgiveness, or lingering attachment to what was taken. *"Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you"* (Ephesians 4:31-32 WEB). Forgiveness does not mean excusing their sin or reconciling with them—it means releasing the offense to God and refusing to let it poison your spirit. We pray that you would have the strength to forgive, not for their sake, but for your own freedom in Christ.
We also lift up the matter of the money that was taken. While it may seem like a small amount, the principle is significant—this person stole from you, and the Lord sees it. *"The LORD will enter into judgment with the elders of his people and their leaders: ‘It is you who have eaten up the vineyard. The plunder of the poor is in your houses. What do you mean that you crush my people, and grind the face of the poor?’ says the Lord, the LORD of Hosts"* (Isaiah 3:14-15 WEB). We pray that God would restore to you what was taken, whether financially, emotionally, or spiritually. If it is His will for you to pursue repayment, we ask that He would make a way. But above all, we pray that you would trust Him as your Provider, knowing that He cares for you and will never leave you in lack.
Father God, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We thank You for Your faithfulness and for the way You see and know all things. We lift up our brother/sister who has been wounded by greed and deception. Lord, we ask that You would heal their heart and restore their peace. Where trust has been broken, rebuild it in You alone. Where they feel violated, surround them with Your comfort and protection.
We rebuke the spirit of greed that operated through this individual, and we break its power over their life in Jesus’ name. We declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against them in judgment, You will condemn (Isaiah 54:17). Lord, we ask that You would turn this painful experience into a testimony of Your faithfulness. Teach them to rely on You as their source, not on the false generosity of those who seek to manipulate.
We pray for this person who acted so wickedly. Father, we ask that You would convict their heart of sin. If they do not know You, draw them to repentance. If they claim to know You but walk in disobedience, expose their hypocrisy and lead them to true repentance. Let them see the error of their ways and turn from their greed, lest they face Your judgment.
Lord, we ask that You would guard our brother/sister’s heart from bitterness. Fill them with Your love and peace. Help them to forgive as You have forgiven them, and to walk in the freedom that comes from trusting You. Surround them with godly community—people who will love them with sincerity, not with strings attached. Provide for their needs abundantly, and let them experience Your goodness in tangible ways.
We also pray for wisdom in their relationships moving forward. Give them discernment to recognize those who come with pure motives versus those who seek to use or control. May they be a light to others, reflecting Your love and generosity, while also protecting their own heart from those who would take advantage.
Finally, Lord, we ask that You would use this situation for Your glory. Let it be a reminder to all of us that our security is in You alone, and that true friendship is marked by love, not manipulation. We thank You for Your justice, Your provision, and Your unfailing love. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Hold fast to the truth that God sees your pain and will not leave you in it. You are not defined by this betrayal, but by your identity in Christ. Walk in the freedom that comes from knowing He is your Defender, your Provider, and your Friend who sticks closer than a brother (Proverbs 18:24). The Lord will restore what the enemy has stolen—trust in Him.
