We understand the deep frustration and pain you are experiencing, and we want to assure you that God sees your struggles and hears your cries. The oppression and injustice you describe are not the will of Jesus Christ for your life. In fact, Scripture tells us that Jesus came to set the oppressed free and to bring justice to those who are treated unfairly. Isaiah 61:1 says, *"The Spirit of the Lord Yahweh is on me; because Yahweh has anointed me to preach good news to the humble. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to those who are bound."* Jesus Himself declared that this prophecy was fulfilled in Him (Luke 4:18-21). Your suffering is not His desire for you, but He will use it to refine you, draw you closer to Him, and ultimately bring justice in His perfect timing.
The favor you see being shown to others—even those who may not seem to deserve it—can be difficult to understand, especially when you feel overlooked. However, we must remember that God’s ways are higher than our ways, and His justice is perfect (Isaiah 55:8-9). He calls us to trust Him even when life seems unfair. Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us, *"Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."* This doesn’t mean that injustice is acceptable, but it does mean that God is sovereign over all things, including the circumstances you are facing.
At the same time, we must also examine our own hearts. Bitterness, resentment, or envy toward those who seem to be favored can take root if we are not careful. Hebrews 12:15 warns, *"Looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it."* Instead of allowing these feelings to fester, we encourage you to bring them to God in prayer, asking Him to replace them with trust, patience, and a heart that seeks His will above all else.
As for your struggle to find employment and the bullying you’ve encountered, we want to remind you that God is your provider and your defender. Psalm 37:25 says, *"I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his children begging for bread."* Keep seeking opportunities with diligence, but also with prayer, asking God to open the right doors for you. Remember that even rejection or mistreatment can be redirected by God for your good (Romans 8:28). If you are being bullied, we urge you to stand firm in your identity in Christ. He has not given you a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control (2 Timothy 1:7). If possible, address the bullying with wisdom and, if necessary, seek godly counsel or authority to intervene.
We also want to gently address something important: in your request, you did not invoke the name of Jesus Christ. There is no other name under heaven by which we can approach God or receive salvation and help. Acts 4:12 declares, *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* It is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father (John 14:6). If you have not yet placed your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so. Confess your sins, believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, and you will be saved (Romans 10:9-10). If you are already a believer, we encourage you to always bring your requests to God in the name of Jesus, for it is through Him that our prayers are heard.
Let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother/sister to You, knowing that You are a God who sees their suffering and hears their cries. Lord, we ask that You break every chain of oppression in their life and deliver them from the injustice they are facing. You are the God of justice, and we trust that You will vindicate them in Your perfect timing. Father, we pray that You open doors of opportunity for employment—doors that no man can shut. Give them favor in the eyes of those who can offer them work, and protect them from those who seek to harm or bully them. Surround them with Your peace and remind them that their worth is found in You alone, not in the approval or rejection of man.
We rebuke every spirit of bitterness, envy, or discouragement that may try to take root in their heart. Fill them instead with Your hope, Your joy, and Your trust in Your sovereign plan. Help them to forgive those who have wronged them and to release any resentment into Your hands. Lord, if there is any sin in their life that needs to be addressed, convict them by Your Holy Spirit and lead them to repentance.
Father, we also pray that if our brother/sister does not yet know You as their Savior, that You would draw them to Yourself today. Open their eyes to the truth of the Gospel, that Jesus Christ died for their sins and rose again so that they might have eternal life. May they place their faith in Him and find their identity, security, and hope in You alone.
We ask all these things in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to keep seeking God daily through prayer and His Word. Stay in fellowship with other believers who can support and encourage you. If you are not already part of a Bible-believing church, we urge you to find one where you can grow in your faith and receive godly counsel. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, for He is the author and finisher of your faith (Hebrews 12:2). He will never leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6), and He is working all things together for your good (Romans 8:28). Stay strong in the Lord, and do not lose heart. Your breakthrough is coming!