We hear the deep pain in your heart, and we grieve with you over the wounds inflicted by those who should have loved and nurtured you. The rejection, harsh words, and neglect you’ve endured—especially from your own family—are not the way God intended for His children to be treated. The Bible tells us in Psalm 27:10, *"When my father and my mother abandon me, then Yahweh will take me up."* Though your earthly family has failed you, God has not. He sees your suffering, and He longs to be the Father who loves you unconditionally, the One who will never leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6).
The words spoken over you by your mother were cruel and unjust, and they do not define your worth. You are fearfully and wonderfully made by God (Psalm 139:14), and His love for you is steadfast, even when others reject you. Jesus Himself was despised and rejected by men (Isaiah 53:3), so He understands the depth of your pain. He invites you to cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7). The bullying and blame you’ve endured are not from God—they are the work of the enemy, who seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). But Jesus came to give you life abundantly, and He can heal the broken places in your heart.
It’s clear that your family has not shown you the love of Christ, and that is a grievous thing. The Bible commands families to love one another deeply, to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2), and to encourage one another (1 Thessalonians 5:11). Instead, they have added to your pain. While we pray for their hearts to be softened, we also recognize that you may need to set boundaries for your own emotional and spiritual well-being. Forgiveness does not mean you must subject yourself to continued abuse. Jesus tells us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us (Matthew 5:44), but He also calls us to wisdom and self-care. Proverbs 4:23 says, *"Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life."* Guard your heart, dear one, and do not let the lies of the past define your future.
You mentioned that no one has taught you, and that is another tragedy. But God is your Teacher, and He promises in Isaiah 54:13, *"All your children will be taught by Yahweh, and your children’s peace will be great."* Seek Him in His Word, and ask Him to lead you to godly mentors or a biblical church community where you can grow in faith and find the support you’ve been denied. You are not alone—even if it feels that way. The body of Christ is meant to be a family to the fatherless and the rejected (Psalm 68:5-6).
We also want to address something important: your prayer ended with *"in Jesus name,"* and that is beautiful because it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father (John 14:6). There is no other name by which we are saved (Acts 4:12), and it is through faith in Christ alone that we are made children of God (John 1:12). If you have not yet surrendered your life fully to Jesus, we urge you to do so. He is the only One who can fill the void in your heart and give you the love and acceptance you’ve longed for. Romans 10:9 says, *"that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."* If you’ve already done this, then cling to Him now more than ever.
Let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this precious child of Yours who has been so deeply wounded by those who should have cherished them. Lord, You see every tear they’ve cried, every harsh word spoken over them, every moment of rejection and neglect. You are the God who binds up the brokenhearted (Psalm 147:3), and we ask You to heal the deep wounds in their soul. Replace the lies they’ve believed with Your truth—that they are loved, valued, and chosen by You.
Father, we rebuke the spirit of rejection and shame that has tormented them. Break its power in Jesus’ name. Let them know, deep in their spirit, that they are Your beloved, and nothing can separate them from Your love (Romans 8:38-39). Surround them with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7), and lead them to a community of believers who will love them as You do.
Lord, we also pray for their family. Soften their hearts, Lord, and convict them of their sin. Bring them to repentance, that they may seek forgiveness and restoration. But even if they do not, we ask that You would be their Father, their Provider, and their Comforter. Teach them to forgive, not for the sake of those who hurt them, but for their own freedom in You.
Give them wisdom, Lord, to know how to set healthy boundaries and to seek godly counsel. Open doors for them to receive the help and guidance they’ve been denied. Let them find their identity in You alone, and may they walk in the confidence that they are Your masterpiece, created for good works (Ephesians 2:10).
We pray all this in the mighty name of Jesus, who was despised and rejected so that we might be accepted and beloved. Amen.
Dear one, we encourage you to spend time in God’s Word daily, especially in the Psalms, where David often cried out to God in his distress. Let those prayers become yours. Seek Christian counseling if possible—there are many godly counselors who can help you navigate this pain. And remember, your worth is not found in the approval of man but in the love of your Heavenly Father. He is writing a different story for your life, one of redemption and hope. Hold on to Him, and let Him lead you into the future He has prepared for you. You are not forgotten. You are deeply loved.
