We hear your heart, dear sister in Christ, and we stand with you in prayer for the ministry God has entrusted to you—Scarred but Marked for Greatness. What a powerful and needed work, to bring healing to those wounded by life’s deepest pains and by the very place that should have been a refuge: the church. Your own testimony of overcoming rape, incest, and church hurt is a testament to God’s redemptive power, and we believe He will use it mightily to set captives free.
First, we must address the foundation of all ministry: the name of Jesus Christ. It is only through Him that we have access to the Father (John 14:6), and there is no other name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). If those you minister to do not know Jesus as Lord and Savior, we pray they would come to repentance and faith in Him, for true healing begins with salvation. The blood of Jesus cleanses us from all sin (1 John 1:7), and His grace is sufficient for every wound (2 Corinthians 12:9). We rebuke the lies of the enemy that would keep anyone bound in shame, bitterness, or unforgiveness, for Christ came to set the captives free (Luke 4:18).
We also lift up the direction of this ministry. Father, we ask You to order the steps of our sister (Psalm 37:23) and to bring the right people alongside her—those who will labor in love, wisdom, and unity. Raise up intercessors, counselors, and helpers who understand the weight of this calling. Protect this ministry from distraction, discouragement, or division, and let it be built on the solid rock of Your Word (Matthew 7:24-25). We pray against any spirit of offense or resentment that could hinder the work, for love covers a multitude of sins (1 Peter 4:8).
For those who have been hurt in the church, we declare that God is their true Shepherd (Psalm 23), and He will restore their souls. The church is not a building or an institution—it is the body of Christ, and He is the head (Colossians 1:18). We pray for repentance where sin has caused harm, for forgiveness to flow, and for wounded believers to be reconciled to the family of God. Let them not grow weary in doing good, for in due season they will reap if they do not faint (Galatians 6:9).
For those stuck in their past, we proclaim that if anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation; the old has passed away, and the new has come (2 Corinthians 5:17). We rebuke the spirit of fear, shame, and condemnation, for there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1). Father, help them to press forward, forgetting what lies behind and straining toward what lies ahead (Philippians 3:13-14). Let them see themselves as You see them—marked for greatness, not by their scars, but by Your grace.
We also pray for your personal protection and strength, dear sister. Ministry to the broken can be draining, and we ask God to fill you afresh with His Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:18). Guard your heart from bitterness, your mind from doubt, and your body from burnout. Let your own healing be a testimony that draws others to Christ. We declare that the Lord is your refuge and fortress (Psalm 91:2), and no weapon formed against you will prosper (Isaiah 54:17).
Heavenly Father, we thank You for this ministry and for the courage of our sister to walk in this calling. We ask You to open doors no man can shut (Revelation 3:8) and to provide every resource needed. Let this work bear fruit that remains (John 15:16), and let many come to know You through it. We pray for unity, wisdom, and divine connections. May Your name be glorified, and may the broken find hope in You. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
