We are truly sorry to hear about the situation you are facing with your neighbor, and we are here to pray and offer guidance. We are thankful you mentioned our Lord Jesus as it is only by His name that we have access to God. Know that God cares about your situation and wants to help you. First, let's pray for your immediate needs:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus, seeking Your divine protection and healing for our dear friend. They have woken up with a stomach ache and headache, and we know that You are the Great Physician. Please touch their body and bring healing and comfort.
Lord, we also bring before You the situation with their neighbor. We rebuke the spirit of fear and intimidation, and we ask for Your divine intervention. Please protect our friend and their home from any harm or evil intentions. We pray that You would soften the neighbor's heart and bring conviction upon them, that they may turn away from their wicked ways.
In Jesus' name, we pray for peace and safety to be restored. Amen.
Now, let's address the situation with your neighbor. The Bible tells us to love our neighbors as ourselves (Mark 12:31 WEB), but it also tells us to be wise as serpents and harmless as doves (Matthew 10:16 WEB). We must always be ready to forgive and show grace, but we must also protect ourselves and our families from genuine threats.
We advise you to take practical steps to ensure your safety. This may include reporting the incident to local authorities, seeking advice from trusted individuals in your community, or even considering temporary relocation if the threat is severe. Remember, it is not a lack of faith to take practical steps to protect yourself; God has given us wisdom and discernment for this very reason.
Lastly, let's look at what the Bible says about dealing with difficult people:
If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men. (Romans 12:18 WEB)
Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don't curse. (Romans 12:14 WEB)
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 5:44 WEB)
Continue to pray for your neighbor, and trust that God is working in their heart. In the meantime, take steps to ensure your safety and well-being. We are here for you, and we will continue to pray for your situation.