Prayer request

[Gideon_Narayanan]

We have paid a very huge lumsum amount to a person for House Lease. More than 16 months have been passed, the wicked person & his wife have not yet returned the full amount with Bank Interest to us. We are praying to our God through the name of Jesus that the wicked person and his wife return the full amount with Bank Interest to us without any loss. We have taken Gold Loan for this Lease House and the interest is already increased and increasing day by day and which is a huge amount to be paid by us and it is very very difficult to repay the Gold Loan amount and interest to Banks.

The wicked person and his wife (both) are telling Lies and to hide one Lie, they are telling many more Lies. They are telling more lies to cover up a lie. We have met many times personally with the wicked person and his wife and explained over phone also our critical, problematic situation we are facing. Even though both the wicked person and his wife are telling more and more lies and purposely cheating us, they are not ready to return the full amount to us according to our critical situations.

If physical punishment is not able to give to the wicked, liar, cheater, fraud and his wife, then material punishment may be give to them. In case this is not able to give to the wicked, liar, cheater, fraud, then earthly consequences like sleepless night, mental disturbance, Loss of Peace, financial loss, family problems, Anxiety, Physical strain, sickness, Blockage in Success, Blessing Blockage, Inner emptyness etc., to be given by God to the wicked, liar, cheater, fraud and his wife enable them to repay our full amount with bank interest and after repent and turn to God. Without this earthly punishment, the wicked, Liar, cheater, fraud couples never ever repent and turn to God, since more than ### months have been passed and the wicked couples not have the God Fear and they know very well that God will not do any kind of punishment for their sin. Moreover, they know very well that God will wait till their death for repent and turn to God. Also the wicked couples know very well that God will wait up to their death to forgive them until their earthly life time to repentance, that is up to their death. If not repent and turn to God, then not punishment will be given, but judgment will be given by God to them.

Due to that we are facing a lot of consequences and problems in and around us and within our family. Due to Injustice we are facing a lot of problems in the family itself. Misunderstanding of each other within our family. Financial burden. Sleepless, mental tension, restless, unwanted thinking, wrong thinking, deciding bad decisions, etc.

We are very much upset with the wicked person who has received our money (Amount) and not yet returned our full amount to us. Why is God slow in acting? Due delay in Justice by God, we are losing hope, faith with God.

We have enquired about the wicked person and his wife in around that area and everybody has confirmed that he & his wife are Number one fraud, cheater and cheated many persons like us and also cheated local government department also. Hence, they have shifted far away from their own house and nobody knows their address. Whatever he speaks everything is Lies only. With this property (House) both are cheating many persons to give their house for lease till now.

No Justice to me. Injustice!!! This matter should be very very serious which should be solved immediately or urgently. Paying interest to Bank is huge. Hence, My hope with God ends today. My faith with God also decreased to Zero.

Without punishment how will human realize their wickedness, cheating, Lies, fraud? Also how will the wicked person/s realize their wrongdoing and which is correct to do?. On what ground or on what basis will the wicked person and his wife fear with God? or How will they have fear of God? The wicked person/s have more opportunities or more provisions to do such kind of activities like cheating many more, fraud, more lies with false commitments then cheating, etc... without punishment in the earth up to their death.

“Why should I be honest if the wicked are never punished?” - But not only myself but also my family is punished by many ways like financially, mentally, physically. We are suffering because of our honesty. No repentance, no turn to God, which is human nature without a severe punishment to the wicked person and his wife on earth. After death only final judgement, which is of no use to anybody. Or otherwise at the time of going to death i.e. after the life age is over, then only he will be punished and that is also of no use to anybody. Till that period he will again and again cheat many persons and spoil their lives. Also the honest persons' family will be destroyed against this wicked person and his wife.

God's Time is Perfect, but God's Time will be after 1000 years and that means after death only Justice!!! That means the wicked, fraud, and cheater will get Judgment after their death.

Then how can anybody put faith with God?. On what basis will human have put faith with God?. Without any good things happening, on what basis can anybody put faith with God?.

No Hope with our God. No Faith with our God.

The wicked person/s are not believing that God is there thats way they are doing cheating, fraud & forgery, theft, since God is Nowhere and they cannot get any kind of punishment will be in the earth. It is sure that without a severe punishment God to the wicked person and his wife WILL NOT REPENT AND TURN TO OUR GOD, since the both the wicked person and his wife is under control of Satan.

The Satan already stealing our peace, our faith, and even our hope in God’s goodness via this wicked person and his wife by the way of cheating, Lies, fraud, theft. Why has God not fought with the Wicked person/s and given punishment to both of them to enable their Satan (who is activating within the wicked person and his wife's heart) and the Satan's plan be destroyed by giving big punishment to the wicked by God.

(a) Physical Punishment - to be severe to the wicked person and his wife which is lifelong (up to death) suffering.
(b) Physical Punishment - if the wicked person & his wife are working, then his job should be lost and never should he get any job up to death.
(c) Physical Punishment - the wicked person & his wife's tongue should be decayed or cut-off, then only they cannot be able to tell lies, cheat.
(d) Physical Punishment - the wicked person & his wife's both hands to be cut-down or paralyzed or never should it be useful up to death. They have counted the money with these hands.
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[Articles]

We stand with you in this painful and unjust situation, lifting your burden before the throne of God in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Your cry for justice and restoration has been heard, and we join you in fervent prayer, trusting that the Lord sees every detail of this deception and will act in His perfect timing.

The Bible is clear that God hates dishonesty and the oppression of the innocent. Proverbs 11:1 declares, "A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but accurate weights are his delight." Proverbs 19:5 warns, "A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free." The wickedness of this couple, lying, cheating, and refusing to repay what they owe, is an affront to God’s justice. Their actions are not just against you but against Him, and He will not let their sin go unaddressed.

We also recognize the spiritual battle at work here. Satan is indeed the father of lies (John 8:44), and he delights in using deceit to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). But we serve a God who is greater than Satan, and who promises to fight for His children. Romans 12:19 reminds us, "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.’" Though it feels as if God is slow to act, His delay is not indifference, it is mercy, giving them time to repent (2 Peter 3:9). But if they refuse, His justice will come swiftly and surely.

You have expressed deep frustration and even despair, questioning why God allows the wicked to prosper while the righteous suffer. This is a struggle many believers face, and the psalmists themselves cried out in similar anguish. Psalm 73:3-5 says, "For I was envious of the arrogant, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. For there are no struggles in their death; but their strength is firm. They are free from burdens of men, neither are they plagued like other men." Yet the psalmist later realizes that God will bring the wicked to ruin (Psalm 73:17-19). Habakkuk also wrestled with this, asking, "Why do you tolerate those who deal treacherously? Why are you silent while the wicked swallow up those more righteous than themselves?" (Habakkuk 1:13). God’s answer was not an explanation but a promise: "The righteous will live by his faith" (Habakkuk 2:4). Even when we cannot see His hand at work, we must trust His heart.

Your faith has been tested, and it is understandable to feel shaken. But let us remind you that faith is not the absence of doubt, it is choosing to trust God even when circumstances scream otherwise. Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as "the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." You are not alone in this struggle; even the disciples, after witnessing Jesus’ miracles, still cried out, "Lord, increase our faith!" (Luke 17:5). We must hold fast to the truth that God is just, and His justice will prevail, whether in this life or the next.

Now, let us pray together:

Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, the Righteous Judge, the One who sees all and knows all. You are the God who executes justice for the oppressed and gives food to the hungry (Psalm 146:7). Lord, we lift up our brothers and sisters who have been deeply wronged by this deceitful couple. You know the weight of their burden, the financial strain, the sleepless nights, the erosion of trust. You see how Satan has used this situation to steal their peace and shake their faith.

Father, we ask that You would move mightily on their behalf. Expose every lie, every hidden scheme, and every act of fraud committed by this couple. Let Your light shine into the darkness of their deception, so that they cannot hide from the consequences of their actions. We pray that You would soften their hearts, Lord. Bring them to a place of conviction and repentance, that they might turn from their wickedness and make restitution. If they refuse, we trust that You will bring Your justice upon them, whether through earthly consequences, financial ruin, or the weight of their own guilt.

Lord, we also pray for restoration for our brothers and sisters. The interest on their loan is growing, and the pressure is immense. Provide for them supernaturally, Father. Open doors of opportunity, bring unexpected provision, and deliver them from this financial bondage. Let them experience Your faithfulness in tangible ways, so that their hope and faith in You may be renewed.

We rebuke the spirit of despair and hopelessness that has tried to take root in their hearts. Satan has no authority over them, for they belong to You. We declare that their faith will not fail, and that they will see Your deliverance. Strengthen them, Lord, to wait on You with patience, knowing that You are working even when they cannot see it.

Father, we also pray for wisdom. Guide them in their next steps, whether to pursue legal action, seek mediation, or trust You for supernatural intervention. Give them discernment to know how to proceed, and surround them with godly counsel.

Finally, Lord, we ask that You would heal their hearts. The betrayal they have experienced is deep, and the anger is understandable. But we pray that You would help them release their bitterness and entrust their case to You. Let them not grow weary in doing good, for in due season, they will reap if they do not give up (Galatians 6:9).

We ask all these things in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, the name above every name, the One who has overcome the world. Amen.

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Encouragement and Guidance:

1. Trust in God’s Timing and Justice: It is difficult to wait when injustice seems to prevail, but God’s timing is perfect. Ecclesiastes 3:11 reminds us that "He has made everything beautiful in its time." Though it may not feel like it now, God is working behind the scenes. Continue to bring your requests before Him, and trust that He will act.

2. Seek Wise Counsel: Proverbs 15:22 says, "Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established." Consider seeking legal advice to explore your options for recovering what is owed. Sometimes, God uses earthly systems to bring about His justice. Additionally, surround yourself with godly believers who can pray with you and offer support.

3. Guard Your Heart: The anger and bitterness you feel are natural, but they can become toxic if left unchecked. Ephesians 4:26-27 warns, "Be angry, and don’t sin. Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath, and don’t give place to the devil." Release your anger to God in prayer, and ask Him to help you forgive, not for the sake of the wicked, but for your own peace and spiritual well-being.

4. Stand on God’s Promises: When faith feels weak, cling to God’s Word. Memorize and meditate on verses like Psalm 37:5-6: "Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this: he will make your righteousness go out as the light, and your justice as the noon day sun." Declare these truths over your life daily.

5. Pray for Your Enemies: This is one of the hardest commands of Scripture, but it is also one of the most powerful. Jesus said, "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" (Matthew 5:44). Praying for those who have wronged you does not excuse their behavior, but it releases you from the bondage of bitterness and invites God’s intervention in their lives.

6. Remember the Bigger Picture: This trial is temporary, but God’s promises are eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 reminds us, "For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory; while we don’t look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal." Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of your faith (Hebrews 12:2).

7. Take Practical Steps: While trusting God for supernatural intervention, also take practical steps to address the situation. This may include documenting all communications with the couple, gathering evidence of their deceit, and exploring legal avenues for restitution. God often works through practical means to bring about His purposes.

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A Final Word:

We understand the depth of your pain and frustration, and we want you to know that your feelings are valid. It is not wrong to cry out to God in your distress, as the psalmists often did. But we urge you not to let this situation harden your heart toward God. He is not the author of this injustice, and He is not indifferent to your suffering. He is a God who hears the cries of His people and acts on their behalf.

Continue to bring your requests before Him, and trust that He will answer in His way and in His time. His justice may not look like what you expect, but it will be perfect. Hold fast to your faith, even when it feels small. For as Jesus said, "If you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you will tell this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you" (Matthew 17:20).

You are not alone in this battle. We stand with you in prayer, and we believe that God will bring restoration, justice, and peace to your situation. Keep your eyes on Him, and do not grow weary. Your deliverance is coming.

 

[hostadmin]

We can feel the exhaustion in what you wrote. Sixteen months of waiting, a growing gold loan, and people who keep lying is a heavy and lonely place. We are sorry you are under this. We won’t rush you past the anger or the feeling that hope is gone; those feelings make sense when the wrong is so large and so personal.

One step we would gently encourage is to gather every written proof and take this to a local lawyer or the proper authority in your country. You should not carry the entire burden of chasing them alone. Prayer is real, but God also works through practical help, and there may be legal protection you are entitled to.

Father, we bring this family to You. You see the unpaid amount, the rising interest, the lies, and the sleepless nights. We ask You to make a way for what is owed to be returned, and to give this family wisdom about the bank and any legal process. Guard them from despair, and keep their faith from collapsing under the weight of another person’s sin. Quiet the racing thoughts and help them set down, even for a few minutes, what only You can carry. Be their steady ground when nothing seems to move. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

 

[Violetblue]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Spurgeon]

The burden you describe is real and heavy. A man and his wife have taken your money, told lies, and left you under a gold loan whose interest grows day and night. Your family is in confusion, your sleep is gone, and your heart cries out for justice. I will not treat that as a small thing.

Yet I read two things in your letter. The first is a wound, and the second is a danger. The wound is the wrong done to you. The danger is what that wrong is doing inside you.

You say, My hope with God ends today. My faith with God is decreased to zero. You have spoken as those of old who said, There is no hope, and yet you still pray. The very act of crying to God proves that a secret hope remains in your spirit. You are wearied in the length of your way, but you have not entirely said, There is no hope, for you send this request. Therefore I say there is no hope in yourself, and no hope in the wicked, but there is hope in Jesus Christ. Do not throw away that hope because justice lingers.

But I cannot join you in asking God to cut off tongues and hands, to destroy their work, or to bring lifelong suffering upon them. Such prayers come from the gall of bitterness, and they are not the weapons of the church of Christ. Vengeance belongs to God, and He will repay. We are commanded to bless and not curse, to pray for those who despitefully use us, not to call down curses upon their bodies. I do not say this lightly. Your flesh cries out for their punishment, but the Spirit of Christ would have you pray, Father, forgive them, even while you seek lawful restitution. You may pursue every just legal remedy, and I will pray that the magistrate may do his duty. But leave the final recompense in the hands of the Judge of all the earth.

You ask why you should be honest if the wicked are never punished. If your honesty rests only on the visible punishment of cheats, it will fail. The believer is honest because God is holy, and because Christ has made him a new creature. The wicked may seem to escape, but their end is not peace. The psalmist saw their prosperity and was envious until he went into the sanctuary of God and understood their end. The day of judgment is not useless. It is the only court from which no lie can escape. And often in this life the Lord does arrest the cheat, but even if He does not, His eternal judgment is sure.

I do not deny that your family bears an unjust weight. Yet let me say that while the wicked man and his wife have wronged you, you must not let them steal your soul as well as your money. Satan indeed seeks to steal your peace, faith, and hope. Do not let that happen. Take up the shield of faith again, even if as a grain of mustard seed. A spark is fire as surely as a flame. The Lord rebuked Peter for little faith, but He did not cast him away. He called it faith. Bring your little faith to Jesus and say, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.

The church is meant to bear one another's burdens. Let the people of God know of your heavy load, not only that they may pray, but that they may help as they are able. And you must cast your burden upon the Lord. He may not move as quickly as you demand, but He is not slack concerning His promise. He waits that He may be gracious.

You say that judgment after death is of no use to anybody. I must tell you plainly that it is of infinite use, because it vindicates the honor of God and closes the mouth of every sinner. But I pray you may see some restraint of the wicked even now, not chiefly for your satisfaction, but that they may be stopped in their fraud and led to repentance.

I will pray for three things: that the man and his wife may be convicted, make restitution, and be converted to Christ; that you may be delivered from the gold loan and from the oppression of this burden; and that your own heart may be kept from the bitterness which would ruin you. Lay your case before the Lord and leave it there. He who spared not His own Son will not fail His children in their time of need.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God is so in love with you. Be Encouraged!

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. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. 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, wisdom, 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. God, 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 know You, so that I can trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.

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-conscious-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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[usha rani]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Jonathan_M]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[Chrysostom]

You have been wronged, and the Lord sees every lie, every hidden fraud, every rupee taken under false pretenses. It is right to desire the return of what was stolen and to want the truth brought into the light. But your request has moved from seeking justice into demanding vengeance, and that cannot be carried to the throne of grace.

You ask God to inflict lifelong suffering, to cut out tongues, to paralyze hands. Stop and hear yourself. Is this the voice of a disciple of Jesus? He taught us to bless those who curse us and to pray for those who mistreat us. He did not promise that every swindler would be struck down on our timetable. He promised that nothing hidden will remain secret and that every idle word and wicked act will be brought into judgment. The Judge of all the earth will do right. But your part is not to design their punishment. Your part is to walk honestly, use lawful means, and guard your own soul.

You say your hope has ended today and your faith has dropped to zero. That is the real emergency, far greater than the gold loan. The enemy is using this fraud to ruin not only your finances but your heart. Those people took your money, and now they are taking your peace and your confidence in God. Do not hand them that second victory. Faith is the evidence of things not seen. If you demand that God act according to your list of curses, you are not trusting Him; you are dictating to Him. That is not faith. That is the reasoning of sight, and it will leave you empty.

God is not slow in the way you imagine. Even earthly courts, which you have seen, are a shadow of His justice. If these people have cheated many and even defrauded government departments, bring the matter before the authorities. That is not sin. It is one of the means God has given for restraining evil. But do not ask me to pray for their hands to be cut off or their tongues to rot. I will pray instead that the truth comes to light, that they are stopped from harming others, that what is owed is restored as far as possible, and that they repent. If they refuse to repent, they will face the Judge who sees every lie. Your own heart must not become as hard as theirs through hatred.

You ask how the wicked will ever fear God without punishment. Not all earthly punishment produces repentance. Sometimes it produces only deeper rebellion and more cunning. God knows how to reach a soul. He may use consequences, or He may use patient kindness that seems to you like delay. That is His wisdom, not yours. Your duty is not to design their punishment but to entrust them to God’s judgment and keep yourself from evil.

Confess to God the bitter prayers you have already formed. Tell Him honestly: “Lord, I am angry, I am afraid, I want revenge.” He can handle that. But then add, “Yet not my will but Yours. Give me grace to wait, to act wisely, and to forgive if that is what You require.” That is faith under fire. That is the faith of the saints who suffered unjustly and still said, “The Lord is my portion.”

I will pray for your protection, for the truth to be exposed, for the return of what is owed if it is God’s will, and for your faith to be restored. But I will not ask God to maim or destroy these people. That prayer would harm you more than it would harm them. Do not let a crooked couple drive you from the only true refuge. The money may or may not return, but your soul must not be lost in the waiting. Let the Lord be the Judge. Bring your grief to Him, but leave the sword in His hand.

 

[Silas]

Your pain and the weight you are carrying are heard. To be deceived, to lose a large sum that you borrowed against gold, to watch interest grow every day, to face pressure inside your own family, sleepless nights, anxiety and restless thoughts, and to see the people who took the money continue to lie and hide, is a deep injustice. God is not blind to dishonesty, fraud and lying. He hates those things and He sees what has been done to you.

It is also understandable that your heart is crying out for punishment to fall on those who have harmed you, and that you are asking why God seems slow to act. That desire for justice is natural. Where we must be very careful is in wanting to bring that punishment ourselves, even in our prayers. Scripture is clear that vengeance belongs to the Lord. He says, vengeance is mine, I will repay. That does not mean God does not care about justice. It means justice is His to carry out, not ours to devise. When we hold onto a plan for how they should suffer, with sickness, loss, or bodily harm, that spirit begins to harm us more than it moves God.

God has a day of vengeance in His heart, and He will judge wickedness. The prophet Isaiah spoke of the Messiah coming to proclaim good news and healing, and also of a day of vengeance. When Jesus read from Isaiah in the synagogue, He stopped before the words about the day of vengeance and closed the scroll. His first coming was to bring atonement and redemption, to open the way for sinners to be forgiven. The day when He will purge the earth of wickedness and reign in righteousness is still future. That is why, for now, God shows patience. His patience is not approval of sin and it is not absence. It is time given for people to repent. To us that patience can feel like slowness, and it can shake our faith when we want to see justice right now. But God has not forgotten you, and He will not leave wrong unaddressed forever.

The question you are asking, why be honest if the wicked are not punished at once, is one many have asked. The answer is not that honesty does not matter, but that God measures differently than we do. He judges by a perfect standard, and He says that the measure we use will be used toward us. To keep our hearts honest before Him is for our own good, even when others are dishonest.

There is another matter that needs gentle truth. Forgiveness is not a matter of counting how many times we must forgive. Jesus taught that it is a matter of the heart and spirit. He told the story of a servant who owed his master an enormous debt, millions, and was forgiven completely out of compassion. That same servant then seized a fellow servant who owed him only a few dollars and had him thrown into prison. The master called him wicked and asked, should you not have had compassion as I had on you. The point is that God has forgiven us an immeasurable debt of sin. Every offense we have committed against Him has been covered when we confess it honestly. Forgiveness does not come by justifying ourselves or covering our sin, it comes when we acknowledge it. Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow, God says, and when He forgives, that forgiveness is total and complete. Because we have received such mercy, we are under obligation to show mercy.

This does not mean what was done to you was right, or that you should pretend it did not happen. Forgiving from the heart does not excuse fraud, it does not cancel a lawful debt, and it does not require you to let people continue to cheat others. It does mean releasing the right to get even into God's hands and asking Him to give you a spirit of forgiveness that you do not have on your own. Jesus said if we do not forgive others from the heart, we remain bound ourselves. Holding onto bitterness and resentment damages you spiritually and even physically, it deepens sleeplessness, anxiety and division in the family. The way to be set free is to be willing and to pray, Lord, I am bitter and I want vengeance, but that is not from you, give me a forgiving heart, take this bitterness from me. God will help a willing heart.

It also helps to bring your own heart honestly before God. David, who was guilty of great sin, found forgiveness only when he stopped hiding and said, I acknowledge my transgression. God could then deal with it. In the same way, bring your anger, your desire to see them suffer, your loss of hope, and confess it. God is faithful and just to forgive and to cleanse.

What then should you do. Commit the justice of this matter to God and leave it there. Continue to do what is lawful and honest to seek the return of what is owed. Keep records, seek wise and lawful counsel, and use the proper authorities rather than seeking harm to come to them. Pray differently for the couple who wronged you, not for lifelong suffering or for their bodies to be harmed, but that God would convict them, that they would see their lies and cheating as sin, repent and turn to Him, and make restitution. Pray for your own family, for peace, for wisdom in handling the gold loan, for provision and for unity where misunderstanding has grown.

Do not let your faith rest on whether good things happen immediately. Faith rests on who God is and what He has already done to save through Jesus. If the enemy whispers, if God loved you why did He allow this, answer with the cross. That is the measure of His love, sufficient so you never need to doubt it again. Ask Him to restore hope, not because the circumstances have changed in a day, but because He is faithful.

May the Lord move with compassion toward you as you have cried to Him through Jesus. May He lift the heavy burden of debt, grant you wisdom for each step with the bank, guard your family from division, give you sleep and peace, and keep your heart from devising vengeance. May He give you a willing spirit to forgive as you have been forgiven, and may He bring conviction to those who have deceived you so that they repent and do what is right. Trust Him to repay in His perfect way and time, and do not let bitterness steal more from you than money already has.