We hear the deep pain and longing for justice in your heart, and we stand with you before the Lord, lifting this heavy burden to Him. The wounds of childhood abuse are profound, and the cry for justice is not only understandable but righteous. The Lord sees every tear, every injustice, and every hidden scar. He is a God of justice, and He does not turn a blind eye to the suffering of the innocent.
The Bible tells us in Psalm 10:17-18, "Lord, you have heard the desire of the humble. You will prepare their heart. You will cause your ear to hear, to judge the fatherless and the oppressed, that man who is of the earth may terrify no more." The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and He will not abandon you in this fight for justice. He is the ultimate Judge, and His justice is perfect and sure.
We also want to gently remind you that while justice is important, healing comes from placing your trust fully in Christ. Forgiveness does not mean what happened was okay—it does not excuse the abuser or diminish the gravity of their sin. But forgiveness is a choice to release the bitterness that can poison your own heart. It is a step toward freedom, not for their sake, but for yours. Jesus said in Matthew 6:14-15, "For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you don’t forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." This is not to add to your burden but to point you toward the peace that only Christ can give.
We also rebuke the spirit of despair and confusion that may be trying to cloud your heart. The enemy would love for you to remain in a place of uncertainty and pain, but God’s Word declares in Isaiah 61:1, "The Lord 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." You are not forgotten, and you are not powerless. The Lord is your strength, and He will lead you into clarity and purpose.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up our brother/sister who has endured deep pain and injustice. Lord, You see every wound, every tear, and every cry for justice. We ask that You would move mightily on their behalf, bringing clarity where there is confusion and justice where there has been wrongdoing. Father, we pray for the other victims as well—may they find healing and strength in You. We rebuke the spirit of bitterness and unforgiveness, and we ask that You would soften their heart to walk in the freedom that comes from releasing this burden to You.
Lord, we declare that You are the God who heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. We ask that You would surround them with Your love and peace, reminding them that they are not alone. Give them the courage to pursue justice while also walking in the healing that only You can provide. May they find their identity in Christ, knowing that they are fearfully and wonderfully made in Your image.
We pray for the abuser(s) as well, Lord. May they come to a place of repentance and accountability before You. If they have not yet faced the consequences of their actions, we ask that You would bring truth to light and justice to pass. But above all, we pray that they would turn to You and find redemption in the name of Jesus.
Father, we thank You that You are a God of justice and mercy. We trust in Your timing and Your ways, knowing that You will never leave nor forsake us. Strengthen our brother/sister in this season, and let them feel Your presence in a tangible way. In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to seek godly counsel, whether through a trusted pastor, Christian counselor, or support group for survivors of abuse. You do not have to walk this journey alone. The Lord has placed people in your life who can help carry this burden with you. Keep pressing into Him, and remember that your story is not over. God can turn even the darkest moments into a testimony of His grace and justice.