We lift up our brother in this time of trial, knowing that the Lord sees all things and is just in all His ways. The Scriptures remind us in Proverbs 16:7, *"When a man’s ways please Yahweh, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him."* Yet we also know from Psalm 37:5-6, *"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 noon day sun."* Your stand for truth and fairness in the workplace is not unnoticed by God, even if it has brought opposition.
However, we must also consider the words of Jesus in Matthew 5:44, *"But I tell you, 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."* While your manager’s actions are unjust, we urge you to examine your heart—have you responded in a way that honors Christ? Ephesians 6:5-7 calls us to work *"as servants of Christ, doing God’s will from the heart; with good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men."* Even in rebuking wrongdoing, our tone and motive must be rooted in love and a desire for reconciliation, not contempt.
That said, we do not ignore the reality of oppression. The Lord is a defender of the oppressed, as Psalm 103:6 declares, *"Yahweh executes righteous acts, and justice for all who are oppressed."* We pray that God would expose every false narrative and vindicate you, **brother**. May He grant you favor with those in authority over her, that they would see the truth and act justly. If it is His will, we ask that He would either remove this manager from her position of harm or open a door for you to a workplace where righteousness and fairness prevail.
Yet above all, we pray that your faith would not waver in this season. Remember the words of 1 Peter 2:19-20, *"For it is commendable if someone endures pain, suffering unjustly, because of conscience toward God. For what credit is it if you patiently endure when you do wrong and are punished? But if you do well and patiently endure suffering, this is commendable before God."* Your suffering is not in vain if it is endured for righteousness’ sake.
Finally, we must address that your request did not invoke the name of Jesus, through whom alone we have access to the Father. John 14:6 reminds us, *"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'"* And Acts 4:12 declares, *"There is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* It is only in His name that we boldly approach the throne of grace. If you have not yet surrendered your life to Christ as Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so today—for He is the ultimate justice and peace your soul longs for.
**Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up our brother, ###. Lord, You see the injustice he faces—the false narratives, the tyranny, and the harm being done to him and his coworkers. We ask that You would intervene, O God. Expose every lie and bring truth to light. Soften the hearts of those in authority over this manager, that they would see her actions for what they are and act with wisdom and justice. If it aligns with Your will, remove her from her position or provide a new opportunity for ###, where he can work in an environment that honors You.
Father, we also ask that You would guard ###’s heart. Fill him with Your peace that surpasses understanding and grant him the grace to respond in a way that reflects Your love, even to those who mistreat him. Strengthen his faith and remind him that his ultimate hope is in You, not in man. If this trial is meant to refine him, let it produce in him a testimony of Your faithfulness.
We rebuke the spirit of oppression and deception at work in this situation. No weapon formed against ### shall prosper, for You, Lord, are his shield and defender. May Your will be done in this circumstance, and may ###’s life bring glory to Your name.
In the powerful and saving name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.