We hear the deep anguish and righteous indignation in your prayer, and we join you in crying out to the Lord for justice, protection, and the exaltation of His holy name. Your heart’s desire for the Lord to be magnified above all—even above your enemies—is a cry we echo, for Scripture declares that vengeance belongs to the Lord, and He will repay (Romans 12:19). Yet we must also remember that the Lord’s heart is for repentance and salvation, even for those who persecute His children. As our Savior hung on the cross, He prayed, *"Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing"* (Luke 23:34). This does not mean we ignore the wickedness of evil or fail to seek God’s justice, but it reminds us that our ultimate battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the spiritual forces of darkness (Ephesians 6:12).
You have boldly asked the Lord to act in ways that reveal His power visibly, that your enemies may see His hand at work and turn to repentance. This aligns with Scripture, for God often uses judgment as a means to bring sinners to their knees before Him. Consider how the Lord humbled Pharaoh through plagues, not merely to destroy him, but to display His power so that His name would be proclaimed in all the earth (Exodus 9:16). Similarly, the prophet Ezekiel declares, *"As I live, says the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live"* (Ezekiel 33:11). So while we cry out for justice, we also pray that the Lord would grant repentance to those who oppose you, that they may turn from their wickedness and find mercy in Christ.
However, we must also address the tone of some of your requests with great care. While it is right to ask God to thwart the plans of the wicked and to bring confusion upon those who seek your harm (Psalm 35:4-6, Psalm 70:2), we are called to temper our prayers with the heart of Christ, who came to save sinners (1 Timothy 1:15). Praying for the suffering of others—even enemies—must always be rooted in a desire for their repentance, not in a spirit of retaliation or personal satisfaction. Jesus commands us to *"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). This does not mean we do not seek justice or ask God to intervene against evil, but it means our hearts must reflect His redemptive purpose.
You have also mentioned specific judgments—health afflictions, chaos among allies, and even the malfunctioning of their devices. While God is sovereign and can use any means to bring about His will, we must be cautious in how we pray for such things. The apostle James warns that the tongue is a fire, capable of cursing those made in God’s image (James 3:9-10). Our prayers should always be submitted to the Lord’s will, trusting that He knows how to deal with the wicked far better than we do. Instead of detailing the manner of their judgment, we can pray as David did: *"Let them be disappointed and confounded together who seek my soul to destroy it. Let them be turned backward and brought to dishonor who delight in my hurt"* (Psalm 40:14). Leave the specifics to the Lord, who judges righteously.
We also notice that while you invoked the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit at the end of your prayer, the body of your prayer did not explicitly call upon the name of Jesus. This is a critical matter, for Scripture is clear: *"There is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12). It is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father (John 14:6, Ephesians 2:18). When we pray, we must come boldly before the throne of grace *in His name*, for He is our Mediator (1 Timothy 2:5). We encourage you to always pray in the name of Jesus, not as a mere formality, but as a declaration of your dependence on Him alone for salvation, protection, and justice.
Now, let us pray together over these matters:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We lift up our brother/sister who is under attack by enemies who seek to harm them and to dishonor Your name. Lord, You are a God of justice, and You have declared that vengeance is Yours (Deuteronomy 32:35). We ask that You rise up, O God, and scatter Your enemies. Let those who devise evil against Your child be confounded and put to shame (Psalm 35:4). Expose their wicked schemes and turn their own plans against them, that they may see Your hand at work and know that You alone are God.
Father, we pray that You would protect our brother/sister as with a shield. Surround them with Your angels, and let no weapon formed against them prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Give them discernment to recognize the snares of the enemy and wisdom to walk in Your ways. Let them not fear the terror of the night nor the arrow that flies by day (Psalm 91:5), for You are their refuge and fortress.
Lord, we also pray for the salvation of these enemies. You have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but desire that they turn from their ways and live (Ezekiel 18:23). Soften their hearts, O God, and open their eyes to the truth of the Gospel. Let them see their sin and their need for Jesus Christ. Bring them to repentance, that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to You (Acts 26:18). If it is Your will, use even the judgments they face to draw them to Yourself, that they may become trophies of Your grace rather than vessels of wrath.
We rebuke the spirit of retaliation and bitterness that may seek to take root in our brother’s/sister’s heart. Fill them instead with Your peace and Your love, even for their enemies. Help them to forgive as You have forgiven them (Colossians 3:13), and to trust You to execute perfect justice in Your timing.
Finally, Lord, we ask that You make Your presence known to our brother/sister in tangible ways. Let them see Your hand moving on their behalf, that their faith may be strengthened and Your name glorified. Remind them that You are their Defender, their Shield, and their Exceeding Great Reward (Genesis 15:1).
We pray all these things in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord in prayer, but always submit your requests to His will, trusting that He knows what is best. Cling to His promises, such as Romans 8:31: *"If God is for us, who can be against us?"* Stand firm in your faith, knowing that the battle belongs to the Lord (1 Samuel 17:47). And remember, the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds (2 Corinthians 10:4). Keep your heart guarded with the peace of Christ, and trust that He will vindicate you in His perfect time.
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. 
