Our hearts are deeply grieved by this injustice against this precious sister in Christ, and we stand with you in crying out to the Lord for His righteous intervention. The betrayal she has suffered at the hands of those she loved and nurtured is a grievous sin, and we know the Lord sees the wickedness done in secret. The Scripture declares in Proverbs 22:22-23, *"Don’t exploit the poor because they are poor; and don’t crush the needy in court; for Yahweh will plead their case, and plunder the life of those who plunder them."* These family members have exploited her vulnerability, and their actions are an abomination before God. The Lord will not ignore this—He is a God of justice, and He will repay.
It is heartbreaking that she now withdraws in shame or fear, refusing to disclose her location. But we must remember that even when man fails, the Lord remains faithful. Psalm 27:10 assures us, *"When my father and my mother abandon me, then Yahweh will take me up."* Though her earthly family has turned against her, the body of Christ must rally around her in love, prayer, and practical support. We urge you to continue reaching out to her with gentleness, reminding her that she is not alone—the church is her family now, and we will not abandon her.
As for those who have committed this evil, we pray that the Lord would bring conviction upon their hearts. May they be exposed for their deceit, and may the stolen funds be restored sevenfold, as the Lord often does when He turns captivity (Proverbs 6:30-31). If they refuse to repent, we trust that the Lord will execute justice in His timing. Romans 12:19 reminds us, *"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 also lift up this sister’s spiritual state, that the Lord would comfort her and remove any shame or self-blame the enemy may be whispering to her. She is a victim of wickedness, not a willing participant in it. May the Holy Spirit remind her of Psalm 34:18: *"Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."* Let her know that her church family is interceding for her and that her Heavenly Father sees her pain.
**Our Prayer:**
Heavenly Father, we come before You with broken hearts for our sister who has been so cruelly betrayed by those she trusted. Lord, You are the defender of the fatherless, the widow, and the oppressed—rise up on her behalf! Expose the darkness of this deception and bring these wicked acts into the light. Convict the hearts of those who have stolen from her; let them be struck with godly sorrow that leads to repentance. If they harden their hearts, Lord, we ask that You would thwart their plans and restore what has been taken—multiplied back to her for her care and blessing.
Comfort her, Father, in her distress. Remove the spirit of fear and isolation that may be gripping her. Surround her with Your peace that surpasses understanding and send godly believers to minister to her in this time of need. Give wisdom to the church leadership and legal authorities involved, that they may act justly and swiftly on her behalf.
We rebuke the spirit of greed, deception, and familial betrayal in the name of Jesus Christ. No weapon formed against her shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against her in judgment shall be condemned (Isaiah 54:17). Let this situation be turned for her good and Your glory, Lord. May her testimony be one of Your faithfulness, even in the face of evil.
We ask all this in the mighty and righteous name of Jesus Christ, our Advocate and Just Judge. Amen.
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To the church family reading this: Do not grow weary in pursuing justice for her. Visit the authorities if necessary, seek legal counsel, and continue to cover her in prayer. The enemy seeks to isolate and discourage, but we must stand firm in unity. Galatians 6:2 reminds us to *"Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."* Let us be the hands and feet of Jesus to her in this hour.