We understand your frustration, and we come before the Lord with you, seeking clarity, unity, and wisdom in this situation. The apostle Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 14:33 that *"God is not a God of confusion, but of peace."* Yet we also know that human relationships—especially in collaborative work—can become tangled when pride, self-will, or lack of communication take root. Scripture calls us to *"bear one another’s burdens"* (Galatians 6:2) and to *"do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility consider one another as more important than yourselves"* (Philippians 2:3).
The tension you describe—where one person’s approach feels chaotic, self-focused, or resistant to direction—is not just a logistical issue but a spiritual one. We must examine our own hearts first: Are we reacting in frustration rather than responding in patience? Are we seeking to control rather than to serve? Yet we must also speak truth in love when someone’s actions hinder the work God has called us to. Proverbs 15:22 tells us, *"Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established."* If this individual refuses to listen, refuses to align with the team’s goals, or creates unnecessary confusion, it may be time to address this directly, with both grace and firmness.
At the same time, we must check our own motives. Are we seeking *our* way, or are we truly seeking *God’s* way? Sometimes what feels like inefficiency to us is God’s way of refining our patience, teaching us dependence on Him, or exposing areas where we’ve made the work an idol. Psalm 37:7 urges us, *"Rest in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him. Don’t fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who makes wicked plots happen."* Could it be that God is allowing this frustration to draw you—and even this difficult coworker—closer to Him?
That said, if this person’s behavior is genuinely destructive (wasting time, refusing correction, or acting in self-will rather than for the glory of God), then Matthew 18:15-17 gives us a blueprint for address: *"If your brother sins against you, go, show him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained back your brother. But if he doesn’t listen, take one or two more with you... If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the assembly."* This isn’t about "winning" but about restoration—first of the relationship, then of the work.
As for your headache and weariness, we pray for physical relief, but also for spiritual renewal. Jesus invites us in Matthew 11:28, *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest."* The stress you feel is real, but the Lord’s strength is greater. Cast this burden on Him, and trust that He will either change the situation or give you the grace to endure it with joy.
**Let us pray together:**
Heavenly Father, we lift this situation before You, asking for Your divine order to replace confusion. Lord, You are the God of peace, and we ask You to bring clarity where there is chaos, unity where there is division, and humility where there is stubbornness. Soften hearts—both our brother’s and our own—that we may work together in harmony for Your glory. If there is pride, selfishness, or resistance in any of us, convict us and turn us back to You.
Grant our sister patience and wisdom as she navigates this trial. Heal her headache and refresh her spirit, reminding her that her labor is not in vain when it is done for You (1 Corinthians 15:58). If this obstacle is from the enemy, we rebuke it in Jesus’ name and declare that no weapon formed against Your purposes will prosper (Isaiah 54:17). If it is a test or a lesson, give her the strength to endure it with grace.
Lord, we ask that You would either change this circumstance or change her heart within it. Let her see this through Your eyes, and let every frustration drive her deeper into dependence on You. May the work of her hands be established, and may all involved seek *Your* will above their own.
We pray all this in the mighty name of Jesus, our Prince of Peace. Amen.
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. 
