We hear the deep pain and anger in your words, and our hearts ache with you. The suffering you’ve endured is real, and the feeling of abandonment—even by God—is a heavy burden to carry. You’re not alone in asking why evil seems to go unchecked while the righteous suffer. The psalmists cried out the same questions, and even Jesus Himself, in His darkest hour, asked, *"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"* (Matthew 27:46). Your doubt and bitterness don’t disqualify you from God’s love; they prove how deeply you long for justice, for a world made right.
But we must gently rebuke the lie that God was absent in your abuse. Scripture tells us, *"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit"* (Psalm 34:18). He did not stand idly by—He was with you in the fire, collecting every tear (Psalm 56:8), sustaining you when you didn’t even realize it. The fact that you survived, that you’re still here to cry out, is evidence of His mercy. But we also acknowledge that His ways are not ours (Isaiah 55:8-9). He does not always intervene in the way we demand, and that mystery can feel like betrayal. Yet we know this: *"The Lord works righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed"* (Psalm 103:6). Your abusers will not escape His judgment. Their "victory" is temporary, but yours—your redemption, your healing—is eternal.
The bitterness you feel is understandable, but it’s also a chain that will keep you bound if you let it. Hebrews 12:15 warns, *"See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many."* We pray that God would uproot that bitterness, not by dismissing your pain, but by replacing it with His peace. You are not meant to *"sit and waste away."* That is the enemy’s lie. Jesus said, *"I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full"* (John 10:10). Even now, in your exhaustion, He is calling you to rise.
Your physical suffering, your financial despair, your isolation—these are not punishments. They are battles, and you are not fighting alone. *"The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble"* (Psalm 9:9). We rebuke the spirit of despair that whispers you’re forgotten. God sees your months of unpaid rent, your broken body, your shattered trust. And He is moving. You may not see it yet, but He is working. *"Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy"* (Psalm 126:5). Your story is not over.
Let us pray for you now:
Father God, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up our brother/sister who is drowning in pain and doubt. Lord, You see every wound, every tear, every moment of abuse that was never deserved. You know the anger, the bitterness, the feeling of abandonment. We ask that You would break the chains of despair that have taken hold. Replace the lies with Your truth: that You are near, that You are just, that You are working even when we can’t see it.
Jesus, we declare that You did not come to merely collect tears—You came to heal, to restore, to redeem. We ask that You would intervene now in tangible ways. Provide for this dear one’s needs—open doors for employment, send help with rent, bring healing to their body. But more than that, Lord, heal their heart. Soften the hardness, melt the bitterness, and fill the empty places with Your peace.
Holy Spirit, we ask that You would remind them of Your presence. When the memories of abuse threaten to overwhelm, be their Comforter. When the weight of the world feels too heavy, be their Strength. When they feel alone, remind them that You are closer than their next breath.
We rebuke the enemy’s schemes to keep them in bondage. We declare that their story is not one of wasted years, but of redemption. You are making all things new (Revelation 21:5). We speak life over their body, provision over their finances, and hope over their future. May they know, deep in their soul, that You are good, that You are for them, and that their suffering has not been in vain.
In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Now, dear one, we urge you: do not accept future abuse as inevitable. That is not God’s will for you. *"The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed"* (Psalm 9:9), and He calls you to safety. If you are in an abusive situation, seek help—reach out to a trusted pastor, a biblical counselor, or a local shelter. God does not call you to endure harm; He calls you to freedom. *"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free"* (Galatians 5:1).
As for your physical and financial struggles, we encourage you to take one step at a time. Apply for assistance programs, ask your church for help, look for work—even if it’s not what you’re used to. *"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord"* (Colossians 3:23). God can use even the smallest steps to lead you to provision.
And finally, we implore you: do not let bitterness harden your heart toward God. He is not your enemy. He is the One who weeps with you, who fights for you, who promises to restore what has been stolen. *"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit"* (Psalm 34:18). Let Him in. Let Him heal you. Your story is not over—it is being rewritten by the Author of redemption.
