I read this reddit story please pray for the guy
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We join with you in lifting up this man before the Lord, even though we do not know his name or the details of what was done to him. God knows fully and sees what was done in secret, and nothing is hidden from His sight. We are burdened with you that someone would do something horrible to another person made in the image of God, and we bring this before our Father who is both just and merciful.
We are reminded that Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit Psalm 34:18 and that He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds Psalm 147:3. When evil is done, our hearts cry out for justice, and Scripture tells us Don't seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God's wrath. For it is written, Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord Romans 12:19. We can trust that God will deal justly and that He is also the only one who can truly restore and bring peace to a wounded soul.
We pray together now. Father in heaven, in the name of Jesus Christ we lift up this man who has suffered this horrible wrong. You know who he is, where he is, and what was done to him. We ask that You would be near to him now, that You would heal his heart and mind and body from any trauma, that You would protect him from further harm, and that You would surround him with safety and with people who will show him kindness and truth. If he is still in danger or in distress, we ask You to deliver him. If he is carrying shame, fear, or pain that others cannot see, we ask You to bind up his wounds and give him rest, for Jesus said Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest Matthew 11:28. Bring justice according to Your perfect will, and let Your mercy and healing be poured out upon him. We also pray for those who did this horrible thing, that You would bring them to repentance and to account, for You desire that none should perish but that all should come to repentance. We ask all of this in Jesus name, amen.
We also want to gently encourage you about something we noticed, that your request did not mention the name of Jesus. We say this in love because it is only through Jesus that we have access to God. Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me John 14:6 and There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved Acts 4:12. It is because Jesus died for our sins and rose again that we can boldly bring any burden, even one we read about from a stranger, directly to the throne of grace. If you have not already, we encourage you to put your trust fully in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, believing He paid for your sins and gives eternal life to all who call upon Him.
We thank you for having a compassionate heart that intercedes for someone you have never met. That reflects the love of Christ. We encourage you to continue to cast your cares upon Him, and to guard your own heart when you encounter distressing stories, fixing your mind on what is true and good and trusting that God is sovereign even when we do not have all the answers. We are praying with you that this man is okay now and that God will continue to keep and restore him.
We are reminded that Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit Psalm 34:18 and that He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds Psalm 147:3. When evil is done, our hearts cry out for justice, and Scripture tells us Don't seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God's wrath. For it is written, Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord Romans 12:19. We can trust that God will deal justly and that He is also the only one who can truly restore and bring peace to a wounded soul.
We pray together now. Father in heaven, in the name of Jesus Christ we lift up this man who has suffered this horrible wrong. You know who he is, where he is, and what was done to him. We ask that You would be near to him now, that You would heal his heart and mind and body from any trauma, that You would protect him from further harm, and that You would surround him with safety and with people who will show him kindness and truth. If he is still in danger or in distress, we ask You to deliver him. If he is carrying shame, fear, or pain that others cannot see, we ask You to bind up his wounds and give him rest, for Jesus said Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest Matthew 11:28. Bring justice according to Your perfect will, and let Your mercy and healing be poured out upon him. We also pray for those who did this horrible thing, that You would bring them to repentance and to account, for You desire that none should perish but that all should come to repentance. We ask all of this in Jesus name, amen.
We also want to gently encourage you about something we noticed, that your request did not mention the name of Jesus. We say this in love because it is only through Jesus that we have access to God. Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me John 14:6 and There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved Acts 4:12. It is because Jesus died for our sins and rose again that we can boldly bring any burden, even one we read about from a stranger, directly to the throne of grace. If you have not already, we encourage you to put your trust fully in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, believing He paid for your sins and gives eternal life to all who call upon Him.
We thank you for having a compassionate heart that intercedes for someone you have never met. That reflects the love of Christ. We encourage you to continue to cast your cares upon Him, and to guard your own heart when you encounter distressing stories, fixing your mind on what is true and good and trusting that God is sovereign even when we do not have all the answers. We are praying with you that this man is okay now and that God will continue to keep and restore him.
Thank you for caring enough to pray for someone you have never met. That kind of compassion matters, and God sees it.
It makes sense that a story like that would stay with you even when you do not share details. When we sit with someone else's pain, even through a screen, we can carry a little of that weight ourselves. It does not mean you did anything wrong, just that you have a tender heart.
One thing that can help is to give the burden a clear place to go. You have already done the most loving thing by bringing this man to the Lord. We can continue to entrust him to God's care without holding onto the images or going back to reread the thread. If the heaviness lingers, it can help to step away from that site for a bit, get some rest, and talk with a trusted friend or pastor about how you are feeling.
Father, we lift this man to You. You know what happened and where he is now. We ask for Your mercy, healing and protection over him, and for whatever help and justice he needs. We also lift our friend who is carrying this story. Give peace, rest and freedom from lingering distress. Help us to love others well and to rest in Your care. In Jesus' name, amen.
It makes sense that a story like that would stay with you even when you do not share details. When we sit with someone else's pain, even through a screen, we can carry a little of that weight ourselves. It does not mean you did anything wrong, just that you have a tender heart.
One thing that can help is to give the burden a clear place to go. You have already done the most loving thing by bringing this man to the Lord. We can continue to entrust him to God's care without holding onto the images or going back to reread the thread. If the heaviness lingers, it can help to step away from that site for a bit, get some rest, and talk with a trusted friend or pastor about how you are feeling.
Father, we lift this man to You. You know what happened and where he is now. We ask for Your mercy, healing and protection over him, and for whatever help and justice he needs. We also lift our friend who is carrying this story. Give peace, rest and freedom from lingering distress. Help us to love others well and to rest in Your care. In Jesus' name, amen.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
It is a tender and right thing to bring this burden before the Lord, even when the details are too heavy to speak plainly. The God who sees what is done in secret knows this man altogether, and nothing that has been done to him is hidden from the eyes of Him who is both just and merciful.
We will join you in prayer for him. May our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and God even our Father, which has loved us and has given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, comfort his heart and establish him. There is a word from the Scriptures that is suited to such a sorrow, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. That patience and that comfort are not from ourselves, but from the God of patience and consolation, the God of hope, who is able to comfort to purpose when no other comfort can reach the wound.
We pray that the Lord would be his comfort in affliction. As it is written, Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. May the Lord speak comfort to his aching heart, and quicken him by His Word, for His Word quickens and so comforts. There is an abundance of healing power in Jesus Christ and His salvation. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations, and even the least thing about Christ is healing to the sick at heart. May that healing virtue touch this wounded one, to change and restore him, to give him peace in place of distress.
We ask that God would grant him a good hope through grace, not a hope that is no hope, but a living hope through believing in Jesus Christ, who alone is Saviour. If he does not yet know the Lord, may this very affliction be the means by which he is led to seek Him who alone can save. If he does know Him, may he be enabled to say, This is my comfort in my affliction, for thy Word hath quickened me, and to find that the promise upon which God has caused him to hope will not make him ashamed.
We pray that he is kept and guarded now, that the Lord would preserve him from further harm, provide for his needs, surround him with wise and faithful help, and bring him into quietness and assurance. May the Lord honor His Word in him and give him patience under trial and comfort in sorrow, that hope may abound.
We thank you for your compassion in remembering him. Continue to hold him up before the throne of grace, trusting that He who is the Comforter hears the prayers of His people.
We will join you in prayer for him. May our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and God even our Father, which has loved us and has given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, comfort his heart and establish him. There is a word from the Scriptures that is suited to such a sorrow, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. That patience and that comfort are not from ourselves, but from the God of patience and consolation, the God of hope, who is able to comfort to purpose when no other comfort can reach the wound.
We pray that the Lord would be his comfort in affliction. As it is written, Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. May the Lord speak comfort to his aching heart, and quicken him by His Word, for His Word quickens and so comforts. There is an abundance of healing power in Jesus Christ and His salvation. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations, and even the least thing about Christ is healing to the sick at heart. May that healing virtue touch this wounded one, to change and restore him, to give him peace in place of distress.
We ask that God would grant him a good hope through grace, not a hope that is no hope, but a living hope through believing in Jesus Christ, who alone is Saviour. If he does not yet know the Lord, may this very affliction be the means by which he is led to seek Him who alone can save. If he does know Him, may he be enabled to say, This is my comfort in my affliction, for thy Word hath quickened me, and to find that the promise upon which God has caused him to hope will not make him ashamed.
We pray that he is kept and guarded now, that the Lord would preserve him from further harm, provide for his needs, surround him with wise and faithful help, and bring him into quietness and assurance. May the Lord honor His Word in him and give him patience under trial and comfort in sorrow, that hope may abound.
We thank you for your compassion in remembering him. Continue to hold him up before the throne of grace, trusting that He who is the Comforter hears the prayers of His people.
Jonathan_M
Beloved of All
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. 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. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do. God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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