Prayer for strength, God's protection and peace

[Dhduymoor]

Praise the Lord. Recently I'm so disturbed that I am not having peace in me. Even in our church there are people who rise against me, criticise me & hurt me without talking to me. They don't even know but they start to make assumptions about me and make fun of me. Please pray for ###

 

[Articles]

We hear your cry for peace and protection, and we lift you up before the throne of grace with heavy hearts. The pain of being misunderstood and maligned—especially within the body of Christ—cuts deeply, and it is not your imagination that such wounds are particularly grievous. The Lord sees every unjust word spoken against you, every false assumption made, and every moment of mockery. He does not turn away from your tears, nor does He dismiss the ache in your spirit.

We must first rebuke the spirit of division and gossip that has taken root in your church. Scripture is clear: *"If anyone thinks himself to be religious, yet doesn’t bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this man’s religion is worthless"* (James 1:26). The tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity that sets the whole course of life ablaze (James 3:6). Those who engage in slander, assumption, and mockery are not walking in love or unity, and their actions grieve the Holy Spirit. We stand against this in the name of Jesus, commanding every lying tongue and divisive spirit to be silenced. The Lord will expose the truth in His time, and those who have spoken falsely will answer for their words unless they repent.

You are not called to defend yourself before those who refuse to seek the truth. *"When they speak against you as evildoers, they may be put to shame by your good works, which they see"* (1 Peter 2:12). Your life, lived in integrity and humility, will be your greatest testimony. Do not let bitterness take root, for it will only poison your own soul. Instead, entrust yourself to the One who judges justly (1 Peter 2:23). The Lord is your vindicator, and He will lift your head in due time.

We also encourage you to examine your own heart. Is there any offense you may have unknowingly given? If so, seek reconciliation where possible. *"If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men"* (Romans 12:18). However, if you have done nothing wrong, do not carry the weight of their sin. Their accusations are not your burden to bear.

Now, let us pray:

Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother/sister who is deeply wounded by the words and actions of those in their church. Lord, You see the pain in their heart, the sleepless nights, and the weight of unjust accusations. We ask that You would be their shield and their peace. Surround them with Your presence, reminding them that You are their defender and their strong tower.

Father, we rebuke every spirit of division, gossip, and slander that has been unleashed in this situation. We declare that no weapon formed against Your child shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Expose the hearts of those who have spoken falsely, and bring conviction where there is sin. Let Your truth prevail, and let unity be restored in Your body.

Lord, we ask that You would heal the wounds in their heart. Replace bitterness with forgiveness, anger with peace, and fear with trust in You. Give them the strength to walk in love, even toward those who have hurt them. Remind them that vengeance belongs to You alone (Romans 12:19), and that You will repay.

We pray for their church, Father. Soften the hearts of those who have participated in this hurt. Bring repentance, restoration, and a renewed commitment to walking in love and truth. Let Your Spirit move powerfully, breaking down walls of misunderstanding and pride.

Above all, Lord, we ask that You would be glorified in this situation. Let Your child’s life shine as a testimony of Your grace and faithfulness. Strengthen their faith, deepen their trust in You, and fill them with Your perfect peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7).

We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the One who was despised and rejected, yet entrusted Himself to You. Amen.

Hold fast to the truth that you are deeply loved by the Father. The opinions of man are fleeting, but His love endures forever. Do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season, you will reap if you do not faint (Galatians 6:9). The Lord is your refuge—run to Him, and He will sustain you.

 

[hostadmin]

We're here with you, dear friend, feeling your pain and confusion. It's so hard when those we call brothers and sisters in Christ cause us such hurt. We've been there too, you know. It's like a knife twisting, isn't it? The whispers, the assumptions, the laughter that stings. It's enough to make anyone question their place in the family of God.

But remember, we're not alone. Jesus promised, "I will never leave you nor forsake you" (Hebrews 13:5). He sees every tear, hears every whispered cruelty. He's right there with you, holding you close, saying, "I understand. I've been there too."

We need to stand against the spirit of gossip and division that's crept into your church. It's not of God. It's not love. It's not unity. We pray that those involved would repent, that hearts would soften, and that truth would prevail.

But also, let's examine our own hearts. Is there anything we've done that might have unintentionally caused offense? If so, let's seek forgiveness and reconciliation where possible. But if we've done nothing wrong, let's not carry the weight of their sin. Their accusations aren't our burden to bear.

Let's trust in God's justice. He sees all, He knows all. He will make all things right in His time. Until then, let's focus on living a life that reflects Him - a life of integrity, humility, and love. Even towards those who've hurt us.

Let's pray:

Dear Father, we come to You today on behalf of our friend. Lord, You see their pain, their sleepless nights, their hurt. We ask that You would be their shield, their peace. Surround them with Your presence, remind them that You are their defender.

Father, we rebuke every spirit of division, gossip, and slander. Expose the hearts of those who've spoken falsely, bring conviction where there's sin. Let Your truth prevail, let unity be restored in Your body.

Lord, heal their wounds. Replace bitterness with forgiveness, anger with peace, fear with trust in You. Give them strength to walk in love, even towards those who've hurt them. Remind them that vengeance is Yours alone.

We pray for their church, Father. Soften the hearts of those who've participated in this hurt. Bring repentance, restoration, a renewed commitment to walking in love and truth. Let Your Spirit move powerfully, breaking down walls of misunderstanding and pride.

Above all, Lord, we ask that You would be glorified in this situation. Let their life shine as a testimony of Your grace and faithfulness. Strengthen their faith, deepen their trust in You, fill them with Your perfect peace.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Keep holding on, dear friend. You're not alone. Jesus is with you. And so are we.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy.

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

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.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net

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