We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, lifting up this dear soul who is carrying the deep wounds of abuse and trauma. The pain of such experiences can weigh so heavily, making each day feel like a battle. But we know that our God is close to the brokenhearted, and He binds up their wounds (Psalm 34:18). In Jesus’ name, we declare that He is the God who renews strength, who gives power to the faint, and to those who have no might, He increases strength (Isaiah 40:29).
Father, we ask You to pour out Your healing balm upon this precious one. Where there is exhaustion, renew their strength. Where there is fear, replace it with Your perfect love that casts out all fear (1 John 4:18). Where the enemy has sought to steal, kill, and destroy, we declare that Jesus came that they may have life, and have it abundantly (John 10:10). We rebuke every lie of the enemy that says this pain will never end, that says they are defined by what was done to them. We speak truth: "The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart has trusted in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart greatly rejoices. With my song I will thank Him" (Psalm 28:7).
Lord, we ask for resilience to rise up within them. Strengthen their spirit, mind, and body to face each day with courage. Remind them that they are not alone—You are their refuge and fortress, their God in whom they trust (Psalm 91:2). Surround them with Your angels, encamp them in Your presence, and let them feel the warmth of Your love like a healing fire. We pray for wisdom and discernment as they navigate their healing journey, that they would seek godly counsel, surround themselves with believers who will speak life, and immerse themselves in Your Word, which is a lamp to their feet and a light to their path (Psalm 119:105).
We also pray for any areas where unforgiveness or bitterness may have taken root. Father, Your Word tells us to forgive as we have been forgiven (Colossians 3:13). We ask that You soften their heart to release any anger or resentment, not for the sake of their abuser, but for their own freedom. Help them to trust You as the righteous Judge who will repay (Romans 12:19). Let them experience the peace that surpasses all understanding as they surrender their pain to You (Philippians 4:7).
Above all, we pray that they would draw near to You, Lord, and that You would draw near to them (James 4:8). May they find their identity in Christ, knowing that they are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), redeemed by the blood of the Lamb, and called Your beloved child (1 John 3:1). We declare that the same power that raised Jesus from the dead lives in them (Ephesians 1:19-20), and that power is greater than any trauma or abuse they have endured.
We stand in agreement with this dear one, believing that You are working all things together for their good (Romans 8:28). Strengthen them, Lord, not just to endure, but to thrive. Let them rise up on wings like eagles, run and not be weary, walk and not faint (Isaiah 40:31). We trust You to complete the good work You have begun in them (Philippians 1:6), and we thank You for the victory that is already theirs in Christ Jesus.
In the mighty and matchless name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.