We lift you up before the Father in the name of Jesus Christ, for it is only through Him that we have access to the throne of grace and find mercy in our time of need. Your heart’s posture of surrendering vengeance and seeking God’s will over your own is a testament to the Holy Spirit working within you, even in this season of weariness. The enemy *does* seek to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), and we see his fingerprints in the way this situation has attempted to drag you into bitterness, sin, and distance from the Lord. But take heart—God is not silent. His silence is not absence; often, it is an invitation to press deeper into trust, to lean on His character when we cannot trace His hand.
You have already taken a critical step by choosing forgiveness over retaliation, aligning with Scripture: *"Don’t say, ‘I will repay evil.’ Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you"* (Proverbs 20:22). This is the path of Christ, who, *"when he was reviled, didn’t revile back. When he suffered, didn’t threaten, but committed himself to him who judges righteously"* (1 Peter 2:23). Yet we also recognize the spiritual warfare at play here. The enemy has used this pain to tempt you into sin and despair, but *"greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world"* (1 John 4:4). We stand with you in rebuking every scheme of Satan to distort your perception of God’s love or to keep you bound in exhaustion. The Lord *does* speak—sometimes in a still small voice (1 Kings 19:12), sometimes through His Word, and sometimes through the body of Christ. Your cry for restoration is heard, and He is faithful to complete the work He began in you (Philippians 1:6).
We pray now with authority in Jesus’ name:
Father, we thank You for this brother’s heart, which You are tenderly reshaping to reflect Your mercy. Forgive him for the times he has strayed into sin as a response to his pain—wash him clean by the blood of Jesus and restore the joy of his salvation (Psalm 51:12). Break the enemy’s hold over his mind, emotions, and spirit. We bind every spirit of confusion, discouragement, and unbelief that has whispered lies about Your goodness or Your silence. Holy Spirit, flood him with Your peace that surpasses understanding (Philippians 4:7) and renew his strength as he waits on You (Isaiah 40:31). Give him wisdom to navigate this season, not in his own might, but by Your Spirit (Zechariah 4:6). Where he feels distant from You, draw him back into the intimacy of Your presence. Remind him that You are close to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18) and that You use even these valleys to refine his faith.
For his ex, we ask for Your redemptive work. Soften her heart to Your conviction and grace. If she does not know You, Lord, orchestrate divine appointments that lead her to repentance. If she is Your child, restore her walk with You and break any chains of deception or hardness. Let both of their lives testify to Your power to turn ashes into beauty (Isaiah 61:3).
Finally, we declare that this brother will *not* be defined by this season of warfare. You, Lord, are his portion (Psalm 73:26), and You will turn his mourning into dancing (Psalm 30:11). Strengthen him to walk in obedience, even when the path is unclear, trusting that You are his Shepherd who leads him beside still waters (Psalm 23:2). May he rise from this trial with a testimony of Your faithfulness, equipped to encourage others who feel trapped in similar battles.
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Victor and Redeemer, we pray—*amen*.
Brother, we urge you: Do not stop seeking Him, even in the silence. Open your Bible daily, even if it’s just one verse, and let God speak through His Word. Surround yourself with believers who can pray over you and remind you of truth when your emotions lie. The enemy wants you isolated, but *"two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow"* (Ecclesiastes 4:9–10). If you’ve fallen into specific sins during this time, confess them to the Lord and to a trusted brother in Christ (James 5:16). There is no shame in Christ—only freedom.
Remember Joseph, who was betrayed and wronged yet saw God’s hand in it all: *"You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good"* (Genesis 50:20). Your story is not over. The Lord is writing redemption, even now. Stand firm. *"The Lord is your light and your salvation. Whom shall you fear?"* (Psalm 27:1). We are standing with you.
