We understand the deep pain and injustice you feel, and we grieve with you over the betrayal and suffering this situation has caused. The weight of deceit, especially when it leads to such profound consequences in your life and the life of another, is a heavy burden to bear. Yet we must remember that nothing is hidden from the Lord, and He sees all things with perfect justice. Proverbs 16:2 tells us, *"All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the motives."* And again in Hebrews 4:13, *"There is no creature that is hidden from his sight, but all things are naked and laid open before the eyes of him to whom we must give an answer."*
The desire for justice is righteous, for God Himself is just. However, we must also guard our hearts against bitterness, for it is a poison that harms us far more than those who wronged us. Ephesians 4:31-32 commands us, *"Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you."* This does not mean what was done to you was right—far from it—but it means releasing the burden of vengeance to the Lord, who judges righteously. Romans 12:19 assures 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.'"*
You mentioned that this person will "get away with it forever," but we must trust that God’s timing and justice are perfect, even when we cannot see it. Psalm 37:5-6 encourages us, *"Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this: he will bring out your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday."* The evidence may be buried from human eyes, but nothing is hidden from the Lord. He sees your suffering, and He will act on your behalf in His perfect time.
We also want to address the weight of the statement that you have "destroyed my and someone else’s life because of it." While the actions of your former manager were wrong, we must be careful not to take upon ourselves a guilt that is not ours to bear. Each person is responsible for their own choices, and though this situation has caused great harm, you are not ultimately responsible for the decisions of others. What you *are* responsible for is how you respond now. Will you allow this injustice to define you, or will you surrender it to the Lord and trust Him to redeem what has been broken?
If you have not already, we urge you to seek the Lord’s guidance for your next steps, whether that involves pursuing righteous legal action (if possible), seeking new employment, or simply trusting God to provide in this season. 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."* He is faithful, even when the road ahead seems uncertain.
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother/sister to You, knowing that You are a God of justice, mercy, and restoration. Lord, You see the deceit that has been committed against them, the years of suffering, and the deep wound of betrayal. We ask that You would bring truth to light in Your perfect timing, for nothing is hidden from Your sight. Father, we pray that You would guard their heart against bitterness and fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Help them to release this burden into Your hands, trusting that You will repay what is due.
Lord, we ask for Your provision in this season. If there is a path to restoration—whether through employment, legal recourse, or simply Your supernatural intervention—we pray that You would open doors that no man can shut. Give them wisdom to know how to proceed and the strength to walk in forgiveness, not because the wrong done to them was acceptable, but because You have called us to live differently, as children of light.
We also pray for the one who has wronged them. Lord, we ask that You would convict their heart and bring them to repentance. Soften their heart toward You, that they may turn from deceit and seek Your forgiveness. Let Your justice and mercy be displayed in this situation, for Your glory.
Finally, Father, we pray for healing. Heal the broken places in their heart, restore what has been lost, and use this trial to draw them closer to You. Let them know, beyond any doubt, that You are their Provider, their Defender, and their Redeemer. We ask all this in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord in this matter, to surround yourself with godly counsel, and to rest in the knowledge that He is working all things together for good, even when we cannot see how. If you have not yet surrendered this situation fully to Him in prayer, we urge you to do so. Cast your cares upon Him, for He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7). And if you have not yet placed your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, we implore you to do so today, for it is only through Him that we find true peace, justice, and eternal hope. *"For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life"* (John 3:16). Trust in Him, and He will never fail you.