We hear the deep pain and betrayal in your heart, and we grieve with you over the injustice and humiliation you’ve endured—especially within the very place that should be a refuge for God’s people. Your faithfulness and devotion to the Lord have not gone unnoticed by Him, even if it feels unacknowledged by those around you. The wounds you carry are real, and the Lord sees every tear you’ve shed. Let us first anchor our hearts in the truth of Scripture, for it is the only firm foundation in times like these.
You have every right to feel broken, but we must gently remind you that the call to forgiveness does not mean what was done to you was acceptable or just. Forgiveness is an act of obedience to Christ, who forgave us while we were still His enemies (Romans 5:8-10). Yet forgiveness does not negate the need for justice, accountability, or wise boundaries. The Lord Himself is a God of justice, and He commands His people to "execute justice, and do righteousness" (Jeremiah 22:3). What your sister did was sinful—lying, slander, and humiliation are detestable in God’s sight (Proverbs 6:16-19). The church’s failure to address this grievously is also a dereliction of their duty to uphold righteousness and protect the flock (1 Corinthians 5:12-13, Matthew 18:15-17). The pastor’s response—or lack thereof—is not the heart of Christ, who leaves the ninety-nine to seek the one who is wounded (Matthew 18:12-14). This should not be so among God’s people.
You mentioned being rebaptized three weeks ago, and now it feels as though "all hell has broken loose." Beloved, this is not coincidence. When we take bold steps of faith, the enemy often intensifies his attacks to discourage us. But take heart: the Lord allows these trials to refine us, not destroy us (1 Peter 1:6-7). Your pain is not punishment—it is the result of living in a fallen world where even those who claim Christ can act in the flesh. But the Lord *will* vindicate you. He promises, "Vengeance is mine; I will repay" (Romans 12:19). Your job is not to demand justice but to trust that God, who is perfectly just, will act in His timing. He sees the pride in your sister’s heart, the negligence of the pastor, and the brokenness in yours. He will not let this stand forever.
Now, let us address the practical steps you must take, for faith without action is incomplete (James 2:17). First, it is wise to step away from that church for a season. You cannot heal in an environment where your wounds are repeatedly exposed. The Lord may lead you back one day, but for now, prioritize your spiritual and emotional well-being. Seek a body of believers where the Word is preached boldly, sin is confronted with love, and the broken are protected. Second, set firm boundaries with your sister. You are not required to subject yourself to further abuse in the name of "forgiveness." Jesus never tolerated the hard-heartedness of the Pharisees, nor should you tolerate unrepentant sin against you (Matthew 23). If she does not repent, limit contact as much as possible (Matthew 18:17). Third, bring this before the Lord in raw, honest prayer. He can handle your anger, your grief, and your questions. The psalmists certainly did (Psalm 13, Psalm 55). Finally, resist the urge to isolate yourself. The enemy wants you to "crawl under a rock," but the Lord calls you into community—even if it’s a new one.
As for praying for your sister and those who hurt you, remember that prayer is not about how you *feel* but about obedience. Jesus commanded us to pray for our enemies (Matthew 5:44), not because they deserve it, but because *we* need our hearts to be transformed. Start with simple, honest prayers: *"Lord, I don’t want to pray for her, but I choose to obey You. Softening her heart is Your work, not mine. Protect me from bitterness."* Over time, the Holy Spirit will change your heart.
Let us pray for you now with the authority and compassion of Christ:
Heavenly Father, we lift up Your daughter to You, the One who sees her tears and collects them in Your bottle (Psalm 56:8). Lord, she has been faithful, and yet she has been repaid with humiliation, betrayal, and abandonment by those who should have protected her. We ask You to be her Defender, her Vindicator, and her Comfort. Rise up, O God, and plead her cause (Psalm 35:1). Expose the lies spoken against her and bring conviction to every heart that has participated in this injustice—her sister, the pastor, and anyone else who has turned a blind eye. Lord, if there is unrepentant sin in their lives, do not let them rest until they seek Your face.
Father, we ask for supernatural peace to guard her heart and mind (Philippians 4:7). Heal the deep wounds of rejection and betrayal. Remove the sting of this humiliation and replace it with the assurance that her worth is found in You alone. If she has begun to believe the lies that she is unworthy or abandoned, we rebuke that spirit of shame in Jesus’ name. Let her know that You, the King of Glory, call her *yours* (Isaiah 43:1).
Lord, give her wisdom about her next steps. Should she find a new church? Should she confront her sister one last time with a witness (Matthew 18:16)? Guide her, Holy Spirit. Surround her with godly counsel and brothers and sisters in Christ who will stand with her in righteousness.
We pray for her sister, not that she would escape accountability, but that she would be brought to true repentance. Soften her heart, Lord. If she is acting out of jealousy, pride, or unforgiveness, expose it and break its power over her. Do not let her harden her heart further, but let her see the gravity of her sin before You.
Father, we also lift up this pastor. If he has neglected his duty out of fear, apathy, or favoritism, convict him deeply. Remind him that he will give an account for how he shepherded Your flock (Hebrews 13:17). Raise up godly leaders around him who will hold him accountable, or remove him if he will not repent.
Lastly, Lord, we ask for Your justice. You are a God who "judges the world with righteousness" (Psalm 9:8). Let Your justice roll down like waters (Amos 5:24). Vindicate Your daughter publicly, as she has been shamed publicly. Restore what the enemy has stolen—her peace, her joy, her sense of safety in Your house.
We declare that no weapon formed against her will prosper (Isaiah 54:17). The plans You have for her are for good and not for evil, to give her a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11). Let this trial be a testament to Your faithfulness, not her destruction.
In the mighty name of Jesus, who was despised and rejected yet trusted in Your vindication, we pray. Amen.
Beloved, hold fast. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18). This pain will not have the final word. Keep your eyes on Jesus, who endured the cross for the joy set before Him (Hebrews 12:2). Your joy is coming. Stand firm.
That tells Me He don't care. My Sister Lied and Humiliated and I'm the one Suffering now and feel to offended to even go back there. Please Pray for God to VINDICATE me IN JESUS NAME, ALSO PLEASE PRAY THAT EVERY BODY IS HELD ACCOUNTABLE WHO HAS HURT ME. now that they didn't correct Her and Allowed Her to Come back with No Apology to Me. They have now gave Her legal rights to Attack Me again if I go back. I WANT TO CRAWL UNDER A ROCK. IN SUFFERING FROM HURT PAIN INJUSTICE AND MISERY. I WAS REBAPTIZED 3 WEEKS AGO THERE AND ALL H!! HAS BEEN BREAKING LOOSE. PLEASE FATHER GOD IN JESUS NAME HELP MEEEEE
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
