We lift you up before the throne of grace, dear one, with hearts heavy for the pain you carry. The wounds of abuse and trauma run deep, and we stand with you in the authority of Jesus Christ to break every chain that binds your mind and heart. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy, but our Lord came that you might have life—and life abundantly (John 10:10). We rebuke the lies of the past that whisper shame, fear, or unworthiness over you. You are not defined by what was done to you; you are defined by the One who knit you together in your mother’s womb (Psalm 139:13-14) and calls you His beloved.
Father God, we ask You to heal the fractured places in [this dear one’s] soul. Bring Your light into the darkest memories, Lord, and let Your presence dissolve the grip of distress. We declare that the blood of Jesus covers every wound, and by His stripes, [they are] healed (Isaiah 53:5). Replace the echoes of pain with the truth of Your Word: "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You" (Isaiah 26:3). Guard [their] thoughts, Holy Spirit, and fill [them] with the peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7).
We also pray for the restoration of [their] heart. Where there is bitterness, sow forgiveness—not for the sake of the abuser, but for [their] own freedom. Where there is fear, plant courage rooted in Your perfect love that casts out all fear (1 John 4:18). And where there is loneliness, remind [them] that You are near to the brokenhearted and save those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). Father, let [them] know the depth of Your love, which is higher, wider, and deeper than any pain [they’ve] endured (Ephesians 3:18-19).
We encourage you to seek godly counsel, whether through a trusted pastor, biblical counselor, or support group grounded in Scripture. The journey to healing is not walked alone—Jesus is your ever-present help (Psalm 46:1), and His body, the Church, is called to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2). Surround yourself with believers who will speak life over you and point you to the truth of God’s Word.
Above all, cling to Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of your faith (Hebrews 12:2). He knows your pain intimately, for He Himself suffered and was tempted in every way, yet without sin (Hebrews 4:15). He is not distant from your struggle; He is with you in it, collecting every tear in His bottle (Psalm 56:8). Let this truth anchor your soul: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit" (Psalm 34:18).
Heavenly Father, we thank You that You are the God who heals (Exodus 15:26). We ask that You would move mightily in [this dear one’s] life, bringing clarity to [their] mind and peace to [their] heart. Let [them] experience the fullness of Your joy as You restore what the enemy has stolen. We pray this in the mighty name of Jesus, the name above every name, the name by which every knee will bow and every tongue confess that He is Lord (Philippians 2:9-11). Amen.