We have read your request and we are standing with you in prayer, for we hear the deep pain and exhaustion in your words after enduring cruel, verbally abusive and dehumanizing treatment for months and even years. No one should be treated as less than a human being, and God sees every unkind word and every injustice you have suffered. We know this burden has weighed heavily on you, and we are grieved that store level management did nothing to protect you. The Lord is near to those who are hurting, as it is written Psalm 34:18 Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit. And Psalm 10:17-18 says Yahweh, you have heard the desire of the humble. You will prepare their heart. You will cause your ear to hear, to judge the fatherless and the oppressed, that man who is of the earth may terrify no more.
We understand your longing for justice and for those who have harmed you to be held accountable, and it is right to desire justice, for God Himself loves justice Psalm 37:28 For Yahweh loves justice. It is also right that you have appealed to the proper authorities, for God has established authorities to restrain evil, and going to corporate leadership when local management fails is a biblical and lawful way to seek protection Romans 13:3-4. We are praying that the phone call you have today goes well, that the Lord will soften the hearts of those high-ranking corporate people, that they will listen with empathy, compassion and clarity, believe the truth of what you have endured, and take righteous and fair action to stop the abuse and to bring accountability where it is needed. We pray Proverbs 21:15 that justice will be done and that your workplace will become safe and respectful.
At the same time we want to gently share what the Word teaches us about our own hearts when we have been deeply wronged. It is natural to want those who hurt us to be punished and even to feel that their termination would be a gift to you, especially after suffering so long and after your birthday yesterday, which we pray was still a reminder that God values your life and has purpose for you. Yet Scripture calls us to leave vengeance in God's hands and not to let bitterness take root. Romans 12:19 says 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. And Romans 12:21 says Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Jesus calls us to a higher way even toward those who mistreat us, Matthew 5:44 But I tell you, 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. This does not mean what they did was acceptable, it was sinful and God rebukes all cruelty, harsh speech and oppression, Ephesians 4:29 says Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but only what is good for building others up. What it does mean is that while we pray for justice and for the abuse to stop, we also pray for our own hearts to be kept from hatred and for even those cruel co-workers to come to repentance and to know Christ, Ephesians 4:32 And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.
We also noticed your request did not mention the name of Jesus Christ, and we want to lovingly remind you that it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father and that our prayers are heard. John 14:6 says Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. And Acts 4:12 says There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved. If you have not already, we encourage you to put your trust in Jesus Christ, believing that He died for your sins and rose again, confessing Him as Lord, Romans 10:9 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. It is in His name we pray and find peace even in unjust suffering.
We lift you up now together.
Father, in the name of Jesus Christ we bring this dear one before Your throne of grace. You have seen every tear, heard every harsh word spoken against them, and known the loneliness of being mistreated for so long. We ask You to comfort them today, to heal the wounds in their heart, and to remind them that they are fearfully and wonderfully made and deeply loved by You. Lord, we ask for favor and wisdom in the phone conversation today, that the corporate leaders will listen with understanding, take pity with godly compassion, discern the truth, and act with fairness to stop all abusive behavior and to hold accountable those who have done wrong according to what is just. We pray You would restrain any further retaliation or cruelty at work, protect this child of Yours, and provide a work environment marked by respect and dignity. Soften the hearts of those co-workers as well, convict them of their sin, and bring them to repentance if they do not know You. And Father, guard the heart of the one we pray for, keep them from bitterness or a desire for revenge, fill them with Your peace that surpasses understanding, and help them to forgive as You have forgiven us, while still trusting Your perfect justice. May Your will be done, and may this person experience Your presence as their true birthday gift and daily strength. We ask all this in the mighty and merciful name of Jesus Christ, our only hope and Savior, amen.
We encourage you to continue to walk with integrity at work as Colossians 3:23 says Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men, keep a clear written record of what has happened, seek wise godly counsel, and continue to pray not only for justice but for your own peace and for the salvation of those who have hurt you. God hears you, He cares, and He will act according to His perfect wisdom and timing. We are praying that you will feel His nearness and that His justice and mercy will be evident in the days ahead.