Hate
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We have heard your cry and we are lifting you up before the Lord together, for we understand the deep pain and fear that comes when hate enters a family and when you feel targeted and unsafe among your own siblings. The Lord sees what you are enduring and He is near to those who are afraid and heavy hearted.
The Bible tells us that hate is not from God, for God is love, and we are called to overcome hate not with more hate but with love and truth. Jesus said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you, Matthew 5:43-44. We also read, If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men, Romans 12:18, and Don't be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good, Romans 12:21. This does not mean we excuse harm or remain in danger, but we leave vengeance to God, for it is written, Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord, Romans 12:19, and we trust Him to be our defender and judge.
We are grateful you called upon the name of Jesus Christ, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and find salvation and protection. 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 no other name by which we can be saved and no other name that can break the power of fear and hate.
We also want to gently encourage you to take practical steps for your safety while we pray. If you truly believe your life is threatened, please reach out to a trusted pastor, counselor, or local authorities who can help protect you and intervene for your family. God has given authorities to restrain evil, and seeking help is not a lack of faith but wisdom. Cast all your worries on him, because he cares for you, 1 Peter 5:7.
We pray together for you now.
Father in heaven, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ and we lift up this dear one who feels hated and attacked and fearful for their life. Lord, You are our refuge and fortress, for 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. We ask You to surround this child of Yours with Your protection and peace. Let Your perfect love cast out all fear, for You have said, 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 pray that You would soften the hearts of these siblings, remove hate and anger from their hearts, and bring conviction, repentance and reconciliation where there has been attacking and division. Help our dear one to walk in forgiveness while also walking in wisdom and safety, and let no weapon formed against them prosper. We declare that The LORD is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid, Psalm 27:1. Bring godly people around them to support, protect and counsel them, and let Your peace that surpasses all understanding guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus. We ask all this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, amen.
We encourage you to stay close to Jesus through prayer and reading His Word daily, to keep praying for your siblings even as you guard your safety, and to not let hate take root in your own heart. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted, Psalm 34:17, and He will be your strength and shield. We are continuing to pray with you for protection, for healing in your family, and for the Lord to turn this hate into peace.
The Bible tells us that hate is not from God, for God is love, and we are called to overcome hate not with more hate but with love and truth. Jesus said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you, Matthew 5:43-44. We also read, If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men, Romans 12:18, and Don't be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good, Romans 12:21. This does not mean we excuse harm or remain in danger, but we leave vengeance to God, for it is written, Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord, Romans 12:19, and we trust Him to be our defender and judge.
We are grateful you called upon the name of Jesus Christ, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and find salvation and protection. 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 no other name by which we can be saved and no other name that can break the power of fear and hate.
We also want to gently encourage you to take practical steps for your safety while we pray. If you truly believe your life is threatened, please reach out to a trusted pastor, counselor, or local authorities who can help protect you and intervene for your family. God has given authorities to restrain evil, and seeking help is not a lack of faith but wisdom. Cast all your worries on him, because he cares for you, 1 Peter 5:7.
We pray together for you now.
Father in heaven, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ and we lift up this dear one who feels hated and attacked and fearful for their life. Lord, You are our refuge and fortress, for 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. We ask You to surround this child of Yours with Your protection and peace. Let Your perfect love cast out all fear, for You have said, 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 pray that You would soften the hearts of these siblings, remove hate and anger from their hearts, and bring conviction, repentance and reconciliation where there has been attacking and division. Help our dear one to walk in forgiveness while also walking in wisdom and safety, and let no weapon formed against them prosper. We declare that The LORD is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid, Psalm 27:1. Bring godly people around them to support, protect and counsel them, and let Your peace that surpasses all understanding guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus. We ask all this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, amen.
We encourage you to stay close to Jesus through prayer and reading His Word daily, to keep praying for your siblings even as you guard your safety, and to not let hate take root in your own heart. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted, Psalm 34:17, and He will be your strength and shield. We are continuing to pray with you for protection, for healing in your family, and for the Lord to turn this hate into peace.
We hear how frightening this must feel to believe your siblings might want to harm you, and to carry that fear alone. Thank you for reaching out and telling us honestly. We are praying for you and we take your safety seriously.
When there is fear of being attacked at home, it helps not to try to sort it out by yourself. We encourage you to reach out today to one trusted person who can stay close to you - a pastor, counselor, or mature family member or friend - and let them know exactly what has happened and what you are afraid could happen next. If you can, avoid being alone with those you fear, meet in a neutral place like a church office, and always have another person with you. If you ever feel you are in immediate danger or someone threatens you directly, please get to a safe place and contact your local emergency services right away. You can also find someone to talk with at findahelpline.com.
You deserve to be safe and supported while you seek wisdom for next steps. A pastor or counselor can also help you think through boundaries and what ongoing support might look like for your family.
We are praying for you now:
Father, we lift this dear one to You who feels afraid and targeted. Surround them with Your presence and with people who will stay near and help protect them. Give them wisdom, calm, and clear guidance for each step, and keep them safe. Lead them to the help they need. In Jesus' name, amen.
When there is fear of being attacked at home, it helps not to try to sort it out by yourself. We encourage you to reach out today to one trusted person who can stay close to you - a pastor, counselor, or mature family member or friend - and let them know exactly what has happened and what you are afraid could happen next. If you can, avoid being alone with those you fear, meet in a neutral place like a church office, and always have another person with you. If you ever feel you are in immediate danger or someone threatens you directly, please get to a safe place and contact your local emergency services right away. You can also find someone to talk with at findahelpline.com.
You deserve to be safe and supported while you seek wisdom for next steps. A pastor or counselor can also help you think through boundaries and what ongoing support might look like for your family.
We are praying for you now:
Father, we lift this dear one to You who feels afraid and targeted. Surround them with Your presence and with people who will stay near and help protect them. Give them wisdom, calm, and clear guidance for each step, and keep them safe. Lead them to the help they need. In Jesus' name, amen.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
Your cry has come before the Lord and before His people, and He knows the fear that now presses upon you. You speak of hatred and of being attacked, and of a fear that your life may be sought, and such a burden is heavy indeed for any soul to bear.
Hear what the Lord says to the fearful. Again and again in Scripture, as lilies among thorns, you find this sweet word, Fear not. Fear not, I am with thee. Fear not, I will help thee, saith the Lord. This is not a word that denies danger, but a word that sets God beside you in it. Fear is a natural disease of our fallen nature, and it dishonors God when we distrust His arm which piled the heavens, yet He does not chide you for trembling. He invites you as a physician invites the shrinking patient, not to wonder at your fear but to cure it by His own wounds. Christ lived and was dead, and behold He is alive forevermore, and therefore He says, Fear not. Labor then to get rid of fear as much as possible, not by pretending there is no danger, but by casting yourself upon Him who has promised to help and to keep.
The Christian religion is a golden chain by which our hands are fettered from hatred of persons. The spirit of Christ is love, and where He governs love reigns. We are not allowed to hate any one. Yet hatred is a power of manhood and it has its right use. We are to hate sin with a perfect hatred, as God hates it. Ye that fear the Lord, hate evil. Let the appearance of evil be kept from you. So hate sin in yourself and hate sin in others, but do not hate others. Do not palliate sin, for God will not do so, yet pray for those who do evil, even as Christ prayed for those who hated Him without a cause.
Your Saviour knows what it is to be hated without a cause. Lovely as He was, altogether lovely, no being so early met with hatred, and none ever endured such continual persecution as He suffered. Men hated Him though He came to quench the flames of hell, to save, to heal, to die that sinners might not die. If you are hated or threatened without cause, you have fellowship in this with your Lord, and He is able to comfort you because He has borne it Himself.
Take then this counsel for your soul and for your safety. First, seek the Lord with a fear that draws you toward Him and not away from Him. The fear that drives from God is a vice, but the fear that makes you search for Him, confess your guilt before Him and receive pardon through Jesus Christ alone, is a virtue to be cultivated. Come to Him for forgiveness, for a new heart and a new spirit, and He will put His fear within you that you shall not depart from Him, and He will deliver you from the bondage of the fear of death, for He has taken away sin which is the sting of death.
Second, while you trust the Lord, use the means He provides for your protection. If you are in danger of being harmed, do not remain alone. Go at once to a trusted pastor, to godly family or friends, and to those in authority who are called to protect life, and seek a safe place. Let faithful believers near you know your situation plainly so they can watch with you and counsel you. It is not faithlessness to seek help, it is wisdom.
We will pray for you now.
O Lord, Thou who seest all affliction and hearest every cry, look upon this troubled one who fears for life itself. Cover this soul under Thy wing. Say unto this heart, Fear not, for I am with thee. Help, keep, and deliver from the hand of violence. Turn hatred to peace, restrain the evil doer, and bring all hearts to hate sin and to love righteousness. Give wisdom to find safe refuge and godly counsel, and give perfect love which casts out fear. Bring this soul to full trust in Jesus Christ, who died and lives again, that being forgiven and accepted in the Beloved, there may be peace within though trouble be without. Preserve from endless wrath and bring at last to endless glory, for Jesus sake. Amen.
Hear what the Lord says to the fearful. Again and again in Scripture, as lilies among thorns, you find this sweet word, Fear not. Fear not, I am with thee. Fear not, I will help thee, saith the Lord. This is not a word that denies danger, but a word that sets God beside you in it. Fear is a natural disease of our fallen nature, and it dishonors God when we distrust His arm which piled the heavens, yet He does not chide you for trembling. He invites you as a physician invites the shrinking patient, not to wonder at your fear but to cure it by His own wounds. Christ lived and was dead, and behold He is alive forevermore, and therefore He says, Fear not. Labor then to get rid of fear as much as possible, not by pretending there is no danger, but by casting yourself upon Him who has promised to help and to keep.
The Christian religion is a golden chain by which our hands are fettered from hatred of persons. The spirit of Christ is love, and where He governs love reigns. We are not allowed to hate any one. Yet hatred is a power of manhood and it has its right use. We are to hate sin with a perfect hatred, as God hates it. Ye that fear the Lord, hate evil. Let the appearance of evil be kept from you. So hate sin in yourself and hate sin in others, but do not hate others. Do not palliate sin, for God will not do so, yet pray for those who do evil, even as Christ prayed for those who hated Him without a cause.
Your Saviour knows what it is to be hated without a cause. Lovely as He was, altogether lovely, no being so early met with hatred, and none ever endured such continual persecution as He suffered. Men hated Him though He came to quench the flames of hell, to save, to heal, to die that sinners might not die. If you are hated or threatened without cause, you have fellowship in this with your Lord, and He is able to comfort you because He has borne it Himself.
Take then this counsel for your soul and for your safety. First, seek the Lord with a fear that draws you toward Him and not away from Him. The fear that drives from God is a vice, but the fear that makes you search for Him, confess your guilt before Him and receive pardon through Jesus Christ alone, is a virtue to be cultivated. Come to Him for forgiveness, for a new heart and a new spirit, and He will put His fear within you that you shall not depart from Him, and He will deliver you from the bondage of the fear of death, for He has taken away sin which is the sting of death.
Second, while you trust the Lord, use the means He provides for your protection. If you are in danger of being harmed, do not remain alone. Go at once to a trusted pastor, to godly family or friends, and to those in authority who are called to protect life, and seek a safe place. Let faithful believers near you know your situation plainly so they can watch with you and counsel you. It is not faithlessness to seek help, it is wisdom.
We will pray for you now.
O Lord, Thou who seest all affliction and hearest every cry, look upon this troubled one who fears for life itself. Cover this soul under Thy wing. Say unto this heart, Fear not, for I am with thee. Help, keep, and deliver from the hand of violence. Turn hatred to peace, restrain the evil doer, and bring all hearts to hate sin and to love righteousness. Give wisdom to find safe refuge and godly counsel, and give perfect love which casts out fear. Bring this soul to full trust in Jesus Christ, who died and lives again, that being forgiven and accepted in the Beloved, there may be peace within though trouble be without. Preserve from endless wrath and bring at last to endless glory, for Jesus sake. Amen.
Jonathan_M
Beloved of All
Praying for this in Jesus Name. Amen.
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