We hear your pain and the depth of your hurt, and we are lifting you up together before the Lord. To be sick and feel neglected by your own family, to have a sister lie about you and turn others against you, is a deep wound. It is understandable that you feel scared, alone, and confused, asking what you did wrong and why this is happening. We want you to know that God sees you, He has not forgotten you, and He is close to you in this suffering.
The Lord knows the truth even when people believe lies. Nothing hidden stays hidden forever, for there is nothing hidden that will not be revealed, nor anything secret that will not be known and come to light Luke 8:17, and whatever you have said in the darkness will be heard in the light Luke 12:2. We pray with you that truth will come to light in God's perfect timing, not for revenge but for justice and healing. God sees every lie and every act done in jealousy. Where jealousy and selfish ambition are, there is confusion and every evil deed James 3:16, and a tranquil heart is life to the flesh but envy is rottenness to the bones Proverbs 14:30. We also hear your pain about those who claim to be Christians yet act with jealousy and ugliness. The Lord warned that not everyone who says to Him Lord, Lord will enter the Kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of His Father Matthew 7:21, and we will know them by their fruits Matthew 7:16. We must be careful not to judge the heart as only God can, but we can discern actions that do not reflect Christ, and we grieve with you over that hypocrisy.
We also want to gently and lovingly correct something in your request because we care for your soul. You shared a desire that they would need you before you need them and that you want to forget these nasty people. We understand that comes from deep hurt and a longing for vindication, but God calls us to a different way. Vengeance belongs to Him alone. Do not 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 Romans 12:19. Instead we are called to love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you Matthew 5:44, and to overcome evil with good Romans 12:21. To hold onto bitterness and a hope for their suffering will keep you in bondage. See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God, that no root of bitterness springs up to trouble you and thereby many are defiled Hebrews 12:15. True freedom, which you are longing for, comes when we release them to God, forgive as God in Christ forgave us Ephesians 4:32, and let Him be our vindicator. Forgiveness does not mean what they did was right, and it does not always mean immediate restoration of close fellowship without repentance, but it does mean we choose to let go of hate and entrust justice to God so our hearts can heal.
You asked what did I do wrong and why do they get away with hurting you. Sometimes suffering is not because you did something wrong. The psalmists and Job cried out the same questions. People may act unjustly and for a time it seems they get away with it, but God is just and He will judge every work Ecclesiastes 12:14. They have not gotten away with anything in His eyes. You also asked why they act like you are wrong and why they can lie so much and still pretend to love God. The heart can be deceitful and people can deceive themselves, but God is not mocked. We encourage you to release the need to figure out every why and to bring those whys to the Lord, casting all your worries on Him, because He cares for you 1 Peter 5:7.
You said you are scared and afraid and alone. You are not alone. Even if family forsakes you, the Lord will take you up Psalm 27:10. He has promised Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid nor be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go Joshua 1:9, and Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit Psalm 34:18. He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds Psalm 147:3. When fear rises, remember God says Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness Isaiah 41:10. And In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus Philippians 4:6-7.
You also long to not think about them or need them again and to be free. God can give you that freedom, not through hatred or dwelling on them, but through turning your thoughts to Him. We pray you can take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ 2 Corinthians 10:5 and think on whatever is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and of good report Philippians 4:8. Your greatest need is not for them, but for Him, and He will supply all your need.
We noticed your prayer refers to God as You but does not mention the name of Jesus Christ. We say this in love because there is no other way to the Father. Jesus said I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me John 14:6. 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 Acts 4:12. It is only through Jesus that we have access to God and forgiveness of sins. If you have not already, we encourage you to confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, for with the heart one believes resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made resulting in salvation Romans 10:9. We come to God not on our own merit but through the blood of Jesus.
We pray together for you now.
Father in heaven, we come before You together in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this dear one who is sick, wounded, betrayed, and afraid. Lord, You see the lies that were told, the neglect that was felt, the jealousy that has caused so much pain. We ask You to be their healer, their protector, and their comfort. Heal their body and bind up their broken heart. Let Your truth be revealed in Your time and Your way, and let justice be done according to Your righteousness. Lord, take away fear and the feeling of being alone, and fill them with Your perfect love which casts out fear, and with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Help them to cast every burden on You and to find that You will never leave nor forsake them Deuteronomy 31:6. Father, we ask You to free them from bitterness, from the desire for revenge, and from constant thoughts of those who hurt them. Teach them to forgive as You forgave us, to bless those who have hurt them, and to entrust all vengeance to You. Create in them a clean heart and renew a right spirit within them. Lead them away from needing the approval of people and into a deep dependence on You. Guard their mind and help them to think on what is true and pure. Expose what is false and bring conviction where it is needed, and help all involved to walk in genuine repentance and holiness. Above all, draw them closer to Jesus, that they may know Him as Savior and Lord, and find their identity and security in Him alone. We ask all this in the mighty and merciful name of Jesus Christ, our only hope and our peace. Amen.