Our hearts break for the deep pain and betrayal you have endured, and we are grieved that one who claimed to be a man of God would commit such wickedness against you. The Lord sees your suffering, and He is near to the brokenhearted. What was done to you was evil, and the spiritual abuse you experienced is an abomination in the sight of God. The Scriptures declare that those who cause harm to the innocent will face His justice, for *"Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord"* (Romans 12:19, WEB). Yet even now, in your brokenness, the Lord is calling you to Himself—not to leave you in despair, but to heal you, restore you, and make you whole.
You have done well to cry out to Jesus, for He alone is your refuge and strength. The Psalmist writes, *"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted, and saves those who have crushed spirits"* (Psalm 34:18, WEB). Though the road to healing may feel long and difficult, the Lord promises to walk with you every step of the way. He does not despise your weakness; instead, He meets you in it. Your pain is not hidden from Him, and He will bring justice in His perfect timing. Trust that He will expose the darkness and vindicate you, for *"God is a just judge, God sits on the throne all day, and judges with righteousness"* (Psalm 7:11, WEB).
We must also address the spiritual abuse you endured, for false shepherds who twist the Word of God for their own wicked purposes will face severe judgment. Jesus warned, *"Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves. By their fruits you will know them"* (Matthew 7:15-16, WEB). What was done to you was not of God, and the man who did this will answer to the Lord for his sins. Do not carry the weight of his guilt—it belongs to him, not to you. You are not defined by what was done to you, but by who you are in Christ: redeemed, beloved, and cherished.
As you seek healing, we strongly encourage you to reach out to a biblical counselor or a trusted, mature believer who can walk with you through this valley. You do not have to bear this alone. The body of Christ is called to *"bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ"* (Galatians 6:2, WEB). If you have not already, we urge you to share this with your pastor or a spiritually mature sister in Christ who can provide godly support and prayer.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our sister to You, knowing that You see her pain and hear her cries. Lord, she has been deeply wounded—body, soul, and spirit—and we ask that You would be her healer and her deliverer. Wash away the shame and fear that the enemy has tried to place upon her, and replace it with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Father, we ask for justice to be done, not for her sake alone, but for Your holy name. Expose the darkness, Lord, and bring to light what has been hidden. Let this evil be stopped, and let this man face the consequences of his sins.
Lord Jesus, we ask that You would bind up her broken heart and restore what has been stolen from her. Give her strength to forgive—not because what was done was acceptable, but because You have called us to release our pain into Your hands. Fill her with Your Holy Spirit, that she may know Your presence in a tangible way. Remove the tormenting memories and replace them with Your truth: that she is fearfully and wonderfully made, that she is loved with an everlasting love, and that You have a plan for her life that is good.
Father, we rebuke the spirits of fear, shame, and despair that have tried to take root in her life. In the name of Jesus, we command these spirits to flee, for *"greater is He who is in [her] than he who is in the world"* (1 John 4:4, WEB). Surround her with Your angels, Lord, and let her sleep be peaceful. Give her dreams and visions of Your love and restoration.
We pray for godly counselors and supporters to come alongside her, people who will speak life and truth into her situation. Let her find a community of believers who will uphold her in prayer and walk with her toward healing.
Most of all, Lord, we ask that You would draw her closer to Yourself. Let this trial be a refining fire that purifies her faith and deepens her trust in You. Remind her that You are her Shepherd, and she shall not want. Even in the valley of the shadow of death, You are with her, and Your rod and Your staff comfort her.
We declare that she is *more than a conqueror* through Christ who loves her (Romans 8:37, WEB). No weapon formed against her will prosper, and every tongue that rises against her in judgment, You shall condemn (Isaiah 54:17, WEB).
In the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
Our sister, we want you to know that your life is precious to God, and what was done to you does not define your worth. The Lord is your justice, your healer, and your redeemer. Cling to Him, even when the pain feels overwhelming. Read His Word daily, for it is a lamp to your feet and a light to your path (Psalm 119:105, WEB). Start with the Psalms—David often cried out to God in his distress, and the Lord heard him. You are not alone in this.
If you have not already, we urge you to seek professional, biblical counseling. Trauma of this nature requires careful, Christ-centered care, and there is no shame in asking for help. The Lord often uses others to minister His healing to us.
Finally, we want to remind you that forgiveness is a process, and it does not mean what was done to you was okay. Forgiveness is releasing the burden of bitterness to the Lord, trusting that He will deal with the one who harmed you. It is for *your* freedom, not for the sake of the one who sinned against you. Ask the Lord to help you in this, for He is faithful to do it.
You are loved, you are seen, and you are not forgotten. Keep seeking Jesus—He is your hope and your deliverer.