We come before the Lord with a heavy heart, lifting up this request for discernment and protection. First, we must address the language of "negative energy," for Scripture does not speak in such terms. Instead, we are called to recognize spiritual warfare, the schemes of the enemy, and the importance of godly relationships. The Bible warns us in 1 Corinthians 15:33, "Don’t be deceived! Evil companionships corrupt good morals." It is not merely about "energy" but about the influence of those who do not walk in the light of Christ.
We rebuke the idea that the Lord would simply "remove" people from someone’s life without first calling that person to wisdom, prayer, and obedience. The Lord does not act apart from His Word or His will. Instead, we pray that He would grant **###** discernment, as Proverbs 13:20 tells us, "One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm." If her coworkers are not walking in godliness, she must be wise in how she engages with them, setting boundaries while still showing Christ’s love.
We also caution against bitterness or a spirit of suspicion. While not everyone may be a true friend, we are called to love even those who may not love us in return (Matthew 5:44). The Lord may be using these relationships to refine her, to teach her patience, or to give her opportunities to shine His light. We pray that she would not see people as enemies but as souls in need of Christ, even as she guards her own heart.
Father God, we lift up **###** to You now. Give her the wisdom of Solomon to discern who truly has her best interests at heart and who may be leading her away from Your will. Soften her heart to receive Your correction if she has placed her trust in the wrong people. Surround her with godly friends—believers who will sharpen her faith, encourage her in righteousness, and hold her accountable. If these coworkers are toxic or ungodly, we ask that You either transform their hearts or remove them from her life in a way that glorifies You. But Lord, let her not walk in fear or isolation. Instead, fill her with Your peace, Your truth, and the assurance that You are her ultimate Friend and Protector.
We pray that she would seek You first in all things, for You promise in James 4:8, "Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you." May she find her identity, her security, and her purpose in You alone, not in the approval of others. And if she has not yet surrendered her life to Jesus Christ, we pray that today would be the day she confesses Him as Lord, for there is no other name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.