We come before the Lord with you in this time of deep emotional and spiritual burden, lifting your heart to the Father who sees all things and knows the truth in every situation. The betrayal of trust you experienced two decades ago has left lasting wounds, and we stand with you in asking God to bring redemption, healing, and restoration where there has been pain and broken trust. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came that we may have life, and have it abundantly (John 10:10). What was meant for harm, God can turn for good—just as He did with Joseph, who declared to his brothers, *"You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to save many people alive"* (Genesis 50:20).
The diagnosis you received has carried weight in your life, but we must remember that our identity is not found in labels or the words of man—it is found in Christ alone. The Bible tells us, *"Don’t you know that you are a temple of God, and that God’s Spirit lives in you?"* (1 Corinthians 3:16). If you have placed your faith in Jesus, you are a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17), and no diagnosis, no betrayal, and no past mistake can separate you from the love of God in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:38-39). That does not mean we dismiss medical care or wisdom, but we must never let it define our worth or our future. God is the Great Physician, and He is able to heal body, mind, and spirit. *"He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds"* (Psalm 147:3).
We also recognize the deep injustice of having your confidence broken and your vulnerability exploited. The Scripture warns, *"A talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter"* (Proverbs 11:13). What was done to you was wrong, and we ask God to bring conviction where it is needed and to expose the works of darkness (Ephesians 5:11). Yet even in this, we are called to forgive, not for the sake of those who wronged us, but for our own freedom. Jesus said, *"If you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you don’t forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses"* (Matthew 6:14-15). Forgiveness does not mean what was done was right—it means you release the burden to God, who judges justly (1 Peter 2:23).
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother/sister who has carried this burden for far too long. Lord, You see the tears that were shed in that office, the betrayal of trust, and the pain that followed. We ask You to render null and void every harmful word spoken over this life in that moment. Let every lie of the enemy—every label, every stigma, every fear—be silenced by the truth of Your Word. You, O Lord, are the God who redeems, who restores, and who turns mourning into dancing (Psalm 30:11). We ask You to do that now.
Father, we pray for complete healing—spirit, soul, and body. If there has been any stronghold in the mind as a result of this trauma, we command it to be broken in Jesus’ name. We declare that *"the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the throwing down of strongholds"* (2 Corinthians 10:4). Let every thought be brought into captivity to the obedience of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5). Fill this precious one with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7), and let them walk in the freedom You purchased on the cross.
Lord, we also pray for those who betrayed this trust. If they have not repented, we ask that You would convict their hearts and lead them to repentance. But even now, we release forgiveness by faith, trusting You to vindicate what is right. Let no root of bitterness spring up (Hebrews 12:15), but instead, let this be a testimony of Your grace and restoration.
Father, we thank You that You are making all things new (Revelation 21:5). What the enemy meant for harm, You are turning for good. We declare that this life is not defined by schizophrenia, by betrayal, or by past pain—but by the blood of Jesus and the power of Your resurrection. Let every door that was opened through this injustice be closed forever in Jesus’ name. Surround our brother/sister with Your angels, with godly counsel, and with a community that will stand with them in faith.
We ask all these things in the never-failing name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). Amen.
Finally, we encourage you to continue seeking the Lord daily in prayer and in His Word. If you have not already, find a Bible-believing church where you can be surrounded by fellow believers who will stand with you in faith. *"Cast all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you"* (1 Peter 5:7). You are not alone in this—God is with you, and so are we, your brothers and sisters in Christ. Keep pressing forward, for *"the Lord is close to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit"* (Psalm 34:18). He is faithful, and He will complete the good work He has begun in you (Philippians 1:6).
