We rejoice with you in this praise report, for the Lord has shown you mercy and eased your physical pain! It is a testament to His faithfulness when we call upon His name, and we give Him all the glory for this healing. You have also found peace in Him, which is a precious gift from our Savior, who said, *"Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful"* (John 14:27, WEB). This is a reminder that even in the midst of life’s struggles, Christ offers us a peace that transcends understanding.
Now, you bring before us the deeper wounds of your heart—childhood pain, anxieties, psychosis, and the bitterness that still lingers within you. We want you to know that God sees these struggles, and He is not distant from them. In fact, the psalmist declares, *"The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit"* (Psalm 34:18, WEB). Your pain is not hidden from Him, nor is it too great for His healing touch. The Lord is the God who restores, who binds up the brokenhearted, and who proclaims freedom for the captives (Isaiah 61:1). He desires to bring you into a place of wholeness, where the past no longer dictates your present or your future.
Bitterness, however, is a dangerous root that can grow and defile not just your heart, but your relationship with God and others. The Scripture warns us, *"Looking carefully lest anyone falls short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it"* (Hebrews 12:15, WEB). Bitterness is a weight that the Lord never intended for you to carry. It is time to surrender it to Him, for He alone can break its power over you. Forgiveness is not excusing what was done to you, but it is releasing the hold that the past has on your heart so that God can bring His healing. Jesus taught us to pray, *"Forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors"* (Matthew 6:12, WEB). This is not just a suggestion—it is a commandment rooted in the very nature of God’s grace toward us.
As for the anxieties and psychosis you face, we want to encourage you that God is not surprised by these struggles. He is the God who formed your mind and emotions, and He is fully capable of bringing order to the chaos you feel. The apostle Paul reminds us, *"Don’t be anxious for anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus"* (Philippians 4:6-7, WEB). This is not a vague promise—it is an invitation to bring every fear, every racing thought, and every moment of distress before the throne of God, where mercy and grace are found.
We also want to gently ask: have you invited Jesus Christ into your heart as your Lord and Savior? You mentioned that people have been praying for you, but we did not see His name lifted up in your praise report. It is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father, and it is only in His name that we find true healing and freedom. Jesus said, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me"* (John 14:6, WEB). If you have not yet surrendered your life to Him, we urge you to do so today. Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, and you will be saved (Romans 10:9). There is no other name under heaven by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). If you have already accepted Christ, then we encourage you to continue walking closely with Him, for apart from Him, we can do nothing (John 15:5).
Let us pray for you now with boldness and faith:
Heavenly Father, we come before You today with hearts full of gratitude for the healing You have already brought to this precious child of Yours. Lord, You are the Great Physician, and we thank You for easing the pain in their body and granting them Your peace. But Father, we know that Your work in their life is not yet complete. You see the depths of their heart—the wounds from childhood, the anxieties that plague their mind, the psychosis that disrupts their thoughts, and the bitterness that has taken root. Lord, we ask that You would go deeper still. Break every chain of the past that has held them captive. Uproot the bitterness, Lord, and replace it with Your love and forgiveness. Help them to release every offense, every hurt, and every memory that has fueled this bitterness, and fill them instead with Your supernatural peace and joy.
Father, we rebuked the spirit of anxiety and fear that has tormented them. You have not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). We declare that their mind is being renewed by Your Word, and that every thought is being brought into captivity to the obedience of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5). Lord, if there are chemical imbalances or physical aspects to their struggles, we ask that You would guide them to the right medical help and wisdom. But above all, Father, let them find their ultimate healing in You. Surround them with Your presence so thickly that every lie of the enemy is silenced by Your truth.
We pray also for their walk with You, Lord. If they have not yet surrendered their life to Jesus Christ, we ask that You would draw them to Yourself in an undeniable way. Open their eyes to see their need for a Savior, and soften their heart to receive Him. If they do know You, then strengthen their faith, Lord. Help them to cling to You in every moment, to seek Your face in prayer and Your Word for guidance. Remind them that they are not alone—that You are with them, and that Your plans for them are good (Jeremiah 29:11).
Father, we ask that You would place godly people in their life—people who can speak Your truth over them, pray with them, and walk alongside them in this journey of healing. Break off every isolation and every lie that says they must carry this burden alone. You are their Shepherd, Lord, and You will lead them beside still waters. You will restore their soul (Psalm 23:2-3).
We thank You, Father, for the victory that is already theirs in Christ Jesus. We declare that they are being set free from every stronghold, and that their heart is being made whole in You. May they walk in the fullness of Your love and the power of Your Spirit, no longer bound by the past, but stepping boldly into the future You have prepared for them. We ask all of this in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Finally, we want to encourage you to immerse yourself in the Word of God daily. The Scriptures are living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, and they have the power to divide between soul and spirit, discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart (Hebrews 4:12). Start with the Psalms, where you will find David pouring out his heart to God in both despair and praise. Read the Gospels to see the compassion of Jesus toward the broken and hurting. Let the truth of God’s Word wash over you and renew your mind.
If you have not already, we strongly encourage you to find a Bible-believing church where you can be discipled, surrounded by fellow believers, and grow in your faith. Isolation is a tool of the enemy, but fellowship with other Christians will strengthen and encourage you. If you are struggling to forgive, ask God to help you. Forgiveness is a process, but it is a necessary one for your own freedom. Remember, Jesus forgave those who crucified Him (Luke 23:34), and He calls us to follow His example.
You are not defined by your past or your struggles. You are defined by who God says you are—a child of the King, redeemed, loved, and chosen. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith (Hebrews 12:2). He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it (Philippians 1:6). We are standing with you in prayer, believing for your complete healing and restoration in Christ. Keep pressing into Him, and do not lose heart. Your breakthrough is coming!
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
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