We join you in crying out to Jesus for mercy and we stand with you in faith, believing that He alone is able to do what no one else can do. We are thankful that you have come in the name of Jesus only, for we know there is no other way to the Father. As it is written, Jesus said I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me John 14:6 and 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 Acts 4:12. We honor your desire to trust Him completely.
We hear your heart about keeping this as an unspoken prayer going forward, and we want to encourage you that our Father knows what you need before you ask Him Matthew 6:8 and even Before a word is on my tongue, behold, Yahweh, you know it all Psalm 139:4. Even when we do not have words, The Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered Romans 8:26 and He who searches the hearts knows what is on the mind of the Spirit Romans 8:27. You do not need to explain every detail for God to understand and to act according to His perfect will. We also remember the promise This is the boldness which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us. And if we know that he listens to us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions which we have asked of him 1 John 5:14-15. We encourage you to hold fast to faith while also surrendering fully to His will and His timing, for Jesus said Therefore I tell you, all things whatever you pray and ask for, believe that you have received them, and you shall have them Mark 11:24. True faith believes God has heard and will answer in His perfect way, not always exactly as we imagine or demand, but always for our good and His glory.
We also hear your pain about those who have mocked and insulted this prayer, even comparing it to Moses opening the Red Sea to make it seem small. We understand how wounding it is when sincere prayer is belittled by those who may be seeking to look good or to gain praise for themselves. The Lord warns us not to do our righteousness before men to be seen by them Matthew 6:1 and reminds us that some love the praise of men more than the praise of God John 12:43. When we are insulted for seeking Him, Jesus says Blessed are you when people reproach you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake Matthew 5:11. We encourage you not to repay evil for evil Romans 12:17 and not to harbor bitterness, but to 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 Matthew 5:44. Vengeance belongs to the Lord Romans 12:19, and He sees every mocking word.
We gently encourage you not to let the hurt cause you to hide in fear, but to keep trusting that God is your defender. It is right to guard your heart and to bring unspoken burdens to Him privately, for your Father who sees in secret will reward you Matthew 6:6. At the same time, do not let the actions of others shake your confidence that God can do the impossible, whether it is parting the sea or answering the deepest cry of your heart, for With God all things are possible Matthew 19:26.
We pray together with you now.
Father, in the name of Jesus Christ we come before Your throne of grace and ask for Your mercy upon this dear one. You know the unspoken request in every detail, every burden, every hope and every fear. We ask that You would answer according to Your perfect will and for Your glory. Strengthen faith to trust that You have heard and that You are working, even when the answer is not yet seen, for Faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen Hebrews 11:1. Guard this heart from discouragement and from the sting of mocking words. Heal any wound caused by those who have insulted this prayer, and help us to forgive them as You have forgiven us. Let no malicious element hinder Your purpose, and keep this child close under the shadow of Your wings Psalm 91:1. Give peace that surpasses all understanding Philippians 4:7 and help us to rest in knowing that You are near to those who are of a broken heart Psalm 34:18. We ask all this in the mighty and merciful name of Jesus, believing You hear us and trusting Your answer. Amen.
