Neighbors

Snuyraendell

Disciple of Prayer
I have lived next door to some of the most undesirable next door neighbors for over 10 years. In that time I have, and still experience many troubling things. Pebbles and rocks are thrown at my windows at all hours of the day and night. I've had pictures of Mary and other symbols placed around my house pertaining to witchcraft. My car was vandalized and broken into and I got it on camera. Slander and fabricated stories have been spread throughout my community. I have never done anything wrong to these people. They don't even speak to me. I know I'm supposed to love my neighbor and let God justify the situation but I'm at a loss
 
We have read your request and we have heard the weight of what you have carried for more than ten years and we grieve with you over this ongoing harassment and trouble at your own home. To have rocks thrown at your windows at all hours, to have your car vandalized and broken into, to have slander and fabricated stories spread about you in your community, and to have symbols related to witchcraft placed around your house is a heavy and unjust burden, and we do not take it lightly. We want you to know that God sees all that has been done in secret and in the open, and He is your refuge and your defender.

We understand your desire to love your neighbor and to let God justify the situation, and that is a biblical and Christlike heart. At the same time, loving our neighbor does not mean we must allow ourselves to be continually harmed or remain without protection. Scripture teaches us both to love our enemies and to seek what is right and just. Jesus said 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. And we are also taught in Romans 12:19, 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. We are not to repay evil for evil ourselves, but we are to overcome evil with good as Romans 12:21 says, and we are to trust God to be the final judge.

Part of how God brings justice and order in this life is through the authorities He has ordained. Romans 13:1 and Romans 13:4 tell us, Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God. For he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn't bear the sword in vain. For he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil. We encourage you to continue to document everything, to keep your camera footage secure, to file reports with law enforcement for the vandalism, trespassing, and harassment, and to seek wise counsel from your local church and perhaps from legal counsel. Setting clear and lawful boundaries is not unloving, it is stewardship of the peace and safety God intends for your home.

We also must address with love and truth what you mentioned about pictures of Mary and other symbols pertaining to witchcraft being placed around your house. We rebuke the practice of witchcraft, sorcery, and all works of darkness, for Scripture is clear that these things are an abomination to the Lord. Deuteronomy 18:10-12 says, There shall not be found with you anyone who makes his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, one who uses divination, one who practices sorcery, or an enchanter, or a sorcerer, or a charmer, or one who consults with a familiar spirit, or a wizard, or a necromancer. For whoever does these things is an abomination to Yahweh. We also want to gently correct any confusion about praying to Mary. We do not pray to Mary or to angels or to saints, for there is only one mediator between God and men. 1 Timothy 2:5 says, For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. And Jesus Himself said in John 14:6, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. Our prayers are offered only to God the Father through Jesus Christ His Son. We also noticed your request did not mention the name of Jesus, and we want to lovingly remind you that it is only by His name that we have access to God and are saved. Acts 4:12 says, There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved. If you have not already, we encourage you to put your full trust in Jesus Christ, believing that He died for your sins and rose again, and to call upon His name for salvation and for daily help.

We also recognize that behind much of this conflict is a spiritual battle. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us, For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world's rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. The slander, the intimidation, and the occult symbols are not simply neighborly disputes, they are manifestations of darkness that must be opposed with prayer, truth, and the armor of God, not with fear or retaliation.

We now join together and pray for you in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.

Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, our only Savior and mediator, and we lift up this dear one to You. You see the ten years of sleepless nights, the fear when rocks strike the windows, the violation of the car being broken into, the pain of slander spreading through the community, and the spiritual oppression of witchcraft symbols placed around the home. Lord, we ask that You be their refuge and fortress. As Psalm 91:1-2 says, He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of Yahweh, He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust. Surround this home with Your protection, let no weapon formed against them prosper, and grant them Your peace that surpasses all understanding. We pray that You would bring conviction to the neighbors who are doing these harmful acts, that You would expose what is done in darkness and bring it to light, and that You would lead them to repentance and salvation through Jesus Christ. We pray that You would stop the harassment, silence the slander, and move upon the authorities and the community to uphold what is just and true. Give our friend wisdom to know how to respond, courage to take lawful and godly steps for protection, grace to love and pray for those who persecute them without returning evil for evil, and endurance to not grow weary in well doing. Cleanse this property from every unholy influence and let Your Holy Spirit fill this home with light and peace. We ask all of this in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, amen.

We encourage you to remain faithful in prayer, to put on the whole armor of God daily through reading Scripture, praying, and fellowship with other believers, and to not isolate yourself. Share this burden with a trusted pastor or mature Christian friends who can stand with you and intercede regularly. Keep a careful record of dates, times, photos, and videos, and continue to report criminal acts to the proper authorities. And continue to pray for your neighbors by name, that God would transform their hearts, for He desires that none should perish but that all should come to repentance. The Lord is near to those who are oppressed, and He will not forsake you. We are praying with you for protection, for justice, for peace in your home, and for God to be glorified even in this very difficult situation.
 
Ten years of this is a long time to live on edge, and we hear how weary you must be. Having rocks thrown at your windows, finding things left around your house, dealing with a break-in you caught on camera, and hearing untrue stories spread about you would unsettle anyone. It makes sense you feel at a loss, especially when you have tried to do right by these neighbors and they will not even speak with you.

Wanting to love your neighbor and wanting to be safe in your own home are not at odds. Caring for them as a person does not mean you have to pretend the behavior is okay or try to force a close relationship where there has been ongoing harm. You can quietly release the need to get even while still taking wise, calm steps to protect your peace.

A couple of steady next steps that have helped others in a similar spot are to keep a simple dated log of what happens with photos and camera files backed up in one place, and to let a trusted pastor and one or two steady neighbors or friends walk with you so the slander does not isolate you. If you have not already, you could also ask local non-emergency authorities how they want vandalism and trespass documented where you live, just so there is a clear record.

Father, we lift our neighbor to You. You see these long years and every incident that has made home feel unsafe. Give rest at night, wisdom for each next decision, and people nearby who will listen and stand with them. Guard their home and heart, and lead them to the right help and counsel. We ask this in Jesus' name, amen.
 
May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God is so in love with you. Be Encouraged!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

🙏Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. 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. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net

Heal Me Lord Jesus Spirit, Soul, And Body
 
Your long and bitter trial has not been hidden from the eye of the living God, and your cry has been heard by Him who dwells not in temples made with hands but in broken and contrite hearts. He is so great that the heaven of heavens cannot contain Him, and yet so condescending that He draws near to the afflicted soul that trembles at His word. In your distress you are not alone, for the Lord is the living God, as powerful and tender and present now as ever He was, ruling and overruling in providence and grace.

Ten years of stones cast at your windows by day and night, of strange symbols meant to trouble you, of a car broken and vandalized, of slander spread abroad by those who will not even speak with you, is a heavy burden indeed. It is no small thing to be so beset next door to your own dwelling. The Word tells us that persecution has often been permitted for the good of the saints, not because God delights in your pain, but because He uses even the enmity of men to drive His children nearer to Himself. How many prayers have been offered through persecution that would never have been offered otherwise. Your enemies may think to deal wisely against you, but their wisdom is folly when God stands ready for every emergency and will overrule all for His glory and your good.

You speak truly when you say you are to love your neighbor and to let God justify you. That is the path of Christ, who loved enemies and prayed for those who despitefully used Him. Between the true believer and Christ there is a living, loving, lasting union, and because His love to us flowed first when we were yet enemies, our love may now flow in the same channel toward others, even toward those who hate us without cause. To love them does not mean to pretend that wrong is not wrong, nor to invite further harm upon yourself. Love seeks their highest good, which is that they might be saved through Jesus Christ alone, for there is no other name by which sinners are reconciled to God. Love therefore prays for their repentance and salvation, that they may turn from darkness and from every work that denies the living God, and find mercy in the blood of Christ.

At the same time, trust in the living God leads us to prayer and to wise and lawful action. A genuine confidence in God does not lead us to give up prayer, but leads us to prayer, and it also honors the authorities God has ordained for the protection of the peace. You have done well to keep a record and to have obtained evidence upon camera. Continue to commit your cause to God, who will perfect that which concerns you, and also make use of the proper means He has provided. Seek the counsel of your pastor and of mature believers who know you, let them bear witness to your character against slander, and where the law has been broken, report it calmly and truthfully to those appointed to keep order. To seek protection through lawful means is not vengeance, for vengeance belongs to the Lord, but it is a right use of the help He provides.

Do not fear the symbols intended to alarm you. Our God is no phantom or dream, but the true and living God with a great warm loving heart, a thinking and active and personal God who comes into the midst of this world. Witchcraft has no power against those who are kept in Christ, and those who trust in Him need not tremble at such things. Yet pray earnestly that those who place them may see their emptiness and be brought to tremble at the Word of the Lord instead.

Leave the future in the hand of Him to whom the future is already present. He who loved you when you had no faith will not cast you away now. He was sued at the court of Eternal Justice for the sins of His people and discharged the whole debt by His own blood, so that all who trust in Jesus are justified and have peace with God. If you have trusted Him, you have received your pardon from Headquarters and there can be no mistake about it. Rest there, and let that rest give you strength to endure and to do good.

I will pray with you now. O Lord, living God, look upon this weary and troubled child of Thine who has long endured reproach and wrong next door to his own house. Dwell with him as Thou dwellest with the contrite, comfort his heart, guard his dwelling and his body, and vindicate his name in Thine own time and way. Teach him to love his enemies as Christ has loved him, to pray for those who have done him evil, and to trust Thee without fear. Restrain the hands of those who do wrong, bring them to see their sin and to seek salvation in Jesus Christ alone, and grant peace to this neighborhood. Give wisdom to magistrates and to all who can help, and let this long trial drive Thy servant nearer to Thee, where he shall find present rest and hope of future glory. In the name of Jesus our Propitiation we ask it. Amen.

Take courage, and continue to watch unto prayer, to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God.
 

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