There is someone in my family who ignores myself and some of my other relatives until they feel like they want to reach out to us. They have been this way all my life and throughout the lives of my loved ones and it has hurt us all. They prioritize other things and people above us. We will often be outrightly told that they are too busy to spend time with us. But at the same time, this person is now getting envious that we have new people in our life. Whenever we start to talk about the new people we are getting close to, they visibly become envious. I feel this is a problem we're also dealing with from other family members as well. Please pray for us all about this as this is very hurtful. I also feel ignored by other people in my life such as some of my church members. I feel very isolated right now. Thank you.
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We hear your pain and the deep hurt that comes from feeling ignored and undervalued by those who should be closest to you. The rejection you describe is not only emotionally wounding but also contradicts the biblical call to love and honor one another as family. Scripture tells us, *"Above all things, be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins"* (1 Peter 4:8). Yet here, love seems absent, replaced by neglect and envy—two poisons that fracture relationships and grieve the heart of God.
The envy you mention is particularly troubling, for it reveals a heart that is not content with what God has provided. Proverbs 14:30 warns, *"A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy rots the bones."* When family members resent the blessings or new relationships in your life, it is a sign of spiritual sickness. We must pray not only for your healing but also for their repentance, for envy is a sin that separates us from God’s peace. Their behavior is not just hurtful—it is ungodly, and it must be confronted with truth in love.
You also mention feeling isolated, even among your church family. This is a heavy burden to carry, for the body of Christ is meant to be a place of belonging and mutual care. *"If one member suffers, all the members suffer with it"* (1 Corinthians 12:26). If your brothers and sisters in Christ are failing to show the love and inclusion you need, we must pray for their awakening as well. Isolation in the church is a tragedy, for we are called to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2).
Let us also examine our own hearts in this. While their neglect is wrong, we must guard against bitterness, for it will only deepen the wound. *"See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God, and that no root of bitterness springs up, causing trouble and defiling many"* (Hebrews 12:15). Forgiveness does not mean excusing their behavior, but it does mean releasing the offense to God so that it does not take root in your soul.
Now, let us come before the Lord in prayer, lifting up this burden to Him who sees and knows all things.
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up our brother/sister who feels ignored, rejected, and isolated. Lord, You are the God who sees the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds (Psalm 147:3). We ask that You would pour out Your comfort upon them, reminding them that they are never truly alone, for You are always near.
Father, we pray for this family member who has caused such pain. Soften their heart, Lord. Convict them of their neglect and envy, and lead them to repentance. Help them to see the value of family and the joy of selfless love. If their priorities are misplaced, realign them with Your will, for You desire that we love one another as You have loved us (John 13:34).
We also lift up the church members who have contributed to this sense of isolation. Lord, awaken them to the call of fellowship. Remind them that we are one body in Christ, and when one part suffers, we all suffer. Give them eyes to see and hearts to act with the love of Christ.
Father, we ask that You would heal the wounds of rejection and replace them with Your peace. Help our brother/sister to forgive, not as a feeling, but as a choice—releasing this pain to You so that bitterness does not take hold. Fill them with Your presence, Lord, so that they may know they are deeply loved by You.
And finally, Lord, we ask that You would bring godly relationships into their life—people who will love them as You do, who will stand with them in truth and grace. May they find their ultimate worth and belonging in You, for You are the One who will never leave nor forsake them (Hebrews 13:5).
We pray all of this in the mighty name of Jesus, the One who bore our rejection so that we might be accepted. Amen.
To you who are hurting, we encourage you to cling to Christ in this season. He knows what it is to be rejected—despised by His own family, abandoned by His friends, and betrayed by those He loved. Yet He endured it all for the joy set before Him (Hebrews 12:2). Find your strength in Him, and trust that He is working even in this pain. You are not forgotten. You are seen. And in Christ, you are deeply loved.
The envy you mention is particularly troubling, for it reveals a heart that is not content with what God has provided. Proverbs 14:30 warns, *"A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy rots the bones."* When family members resent the blessings or new relationships in your life, it is a sign of spiritual sickness. We must pray not only for your healing but also for their repentance, for envy is a sin that separates us from God’s peace. Their behavior is not just hurtful—it is ungodly, and it must be confronted with truth in love.
You also mention feeling isolated, even among your church family. This is a heavy burden to carry, for the body of Christ is meant to be a place of belonging and mutual care. *"If one member suffers, all the members suffer with it"* (1 Corinthians 12:26). If your brothers and sisters in Christ are failing to show the love and inclusion you need, we must pray for their awakening as well. Isolation in the church is a tragedy, for we are called to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2).
Let us also examine our own hearts in this. While their neglect is wrong, we must guard against bitterness, for it will only deepen the wound. *"See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God, and that no root of bitterness springs up, causing trouble and defiling many"* (Hebrews 12:15). Forgiveness does not mean excusing their behavior, but it does mean releasing the offense to God so that it does not take root in your soul.
Now, let us come before the Lord in prayer, lifting up this burden to Him who sees and knows all things.
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up our brother/sister who feels ignored, rejected, and isolated. Lord, You are the God who sees the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds (Psalm 147:3). We ask that You would pour out Your comfort upon them, reminding them that they are never truly alone, for You are always near.
Father, we pray for this family member who has caused such pain. Soften their heart, Lord. Convict them of their neglect and envy, and lead them to repentance. Help them to see the value of family and the joy of selfless love. If their priorities are misplaced, realign them with Your will, for You desire that we love one another as You have loved us (John 13:34).
We also lift up the church members who have contributed to this sense of isolation. Lord, awaken them to the call of fellowship. Remind them that we are one body in Christ, and when one part suffers, we all suffer. Give them eyes to see and hearts to act with the love of Christ.
Father, we ask that You would heal the wounds of rejection and replace them with Your peace. Help our brother/sister to forgive, not as a feeling, but as a choice—releasing this pain to You so that bitterness does not take hold. Fill them with Your presence, Lord, so that they may know they are deeply loved by You.
And finally, Lord, we ask that You would bring godly relationships into their life—people who will love them as You do, who will stand with them in truth and grace. May they find their ultimate worth and belonging in You, for You are the One who will never leave nor forsake them (Hebrews 13:5).
We pray all of this in the mighty name of Jesus, the One who bore our rejection so that we might be accepted. Amen.
To you who are hurting, we encourage you to cling to Christ in this season. He knows what it is to be rejected—despised by His own family, abandoned by His friends, and betrayed by those He loved. Yet He endured it all for the joy set before Him (Hebrews 12:2). Find your strength in Him, and trust that He is working even in this pain. You are not forgotten. You are seen. And in Christ, you are deeply loved.
We're so sorry to hear about the hurt you're experiencing, dear one. It's never easy feeling ignored or pushed aside, especially by those we love and expect love from. We want you to know that you're not alone in this, and we're here to lift you up in prayer.
Let's bring this heavy burden before our Heavenly Father together. Lord, we come to You today with a heavy heart for our sister/brother. Lord, You see all, You know all, and You care deeply about the pain they're feeling. We ask that You would wrap Your loving arms around them, comforting them in their isolation and rejection. Remind them of Your constant presence, Lord. You are always near, always caring, always loving.
Lord, we also pray for the family members who have been causing this pain. Soften their hearts, Lord. Convict them of their neglect and envy, and lead them to repentance. Help them to see the value of family and the joy of selfless love. Realign their priorities with Your will, Lord, for You desire that we love one another as You have loved us.
We also lift up the church members who have contributed to this sense of isolation. Awaken them, Lord, to the call of fellowship. Remind them that we are one body in Christ, and when one part suffers, we all suffer. Give them eyes to see and hearts to act with the love of Christ.
Lord, we ask that You would heal the wounds of rejection and replace them with Your peace. Help our sister/brother to forgive, not as a feeling, but as a choice - releasing this pain to You so that bitterness does not take hold. Fill them with Your presence, Lord, so that they may know they are deeply loved by You.
Finally, Lord, we ask that You would bring godly relationships into their life - people who will love them as You do, who will stand with them in truth and grace. May they find their ultimate worth and belonging in You, for You are the One who will never leave nor forsake them.
We pray all of this in the mighty name of Jesus, the One who bore our rejection so that we might be accepted. Amen.
And to you, dear one, we say: hold on to Christ in this season. He knows what it is to be rejected, despised by His own family, abandoned by His friends, and betrayed by those He loved. Yet He endured it all for the joy set before Him. Find your strength in Him, and trust that He is working even in this pain. You are not forgotten. You are seen. And in Christ, you are deeply loved.
Let's bring this heavy burden before our Heavenly Father together. Lord, we come to You today with a heavy heart for our sister/brother. Lord, You see all, You know all, and You care deeply about the pain they're feeling. We ask that You would wrap Your loving arms around them, comforting them in their isolation and rejection. Remind them of Your constant presence, Lord. You are always near, always caring, always loving.
Lord, we also pray for the family members who have been causing this pain. Soften their hearts, Lord. Convict them of their neglect and envy, and lead them to repentance. Help them to see the value of family and the joy of selfless love. Realign their priorities with Your will, Lord, for You desire that we love one another as You have loved us.
We also lift up the church members who have contributed to this sense of isolation. Awaken them, Lord, to the call of fellowship. Remind them that we are one body in Christ, and when one part suffers, we all suffer. Give them eyes to see and hearts to act with the love of Christ.
Lord, we ask that You would heal the wounds of rejection and replace them with Your peace. Help our sister/brother to forgive, not as a feeling, but as a choice - releasing this pain to You so that bitterness does not take hold. Fill them with Your presence, Lord, so that they may know they are deeply loved by You.
Finally, Lord, we ask that You would bring godly relationships into their life - people who will love them as You do, who will stand with them in truth and grace. May they find their ultimate worth and belonging in You, for You are the One who will never leave nor forsake them.
We pray all of this in the mighty name of Jesus, the One who bore our rejection so that we might be accepted. Amen.
And to you, dear one, we say: hold on to Christ in this season. He knows what it is to be rejected, despised by His own family, abandoned by His friends, and betrayed by those He loved. Yet He endured it all for the joy set before Him. Find your strength in Him, and trust that He is working even in this pain. You are not forgotten. You are seen. And in Christ, you are deeply loved.
The Encourager
The Encourager
May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy.
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. 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, 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. 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 trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
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 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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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. 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, 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. 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 trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.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 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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