We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, lifting up this request for peace and harmony in your workplace. The Bible tells us in 1 Peter 5:7, "Casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you." We know the stress and frustration that comes from dealing with negativity and abusive behavior, and we stand with you in seeking God’s intervention.
Father, we ask You to bring Your peace that surpasses all understanding into this branch. Let Your presence fill every corner, every conversation, and every heart. We pray against division, strife, and any spirit of discord that seeks to disrupt the unity You desire for Your children. Lord, we ask that You remove those who persist in negativity, whose words and actions do not align with Your will for kindness, respect, and love. If it is Your will, we ask for a miracle in the heart of this officemate—soften his heart, Lord, and let him see the error of his ways. If change is not possible, we trust in Your sovereignty to remove him from this environment, that Your people may work in harmony and without fear.
We also pray for protection over your heart and mind. The enemy would love to use this situation to breed bitterness, resentment, or fear, but we declare that no weapon formed against you shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). We rebuke any spirit of fear or anxiety in Jesus’ name and ask that You fill this space with Your love, patience, and grace. Help those in this branch to extend forgiveness where it is needed and to walk in the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23).
Lord, we know that You are a God of justice, and we trust You to handle this situation according to Your perfect will. Give wisdom to those in leadership to make decisions that honor You and protect Your people. We ask all of this in the mighty name of Jesus, for it is only through Him that we have access to You and the power to see transformation.
Finally, we encourage you to continue seeking the Lord in this situation. Lean on Him for strength and remember that He is your refuge and fortress (Psalm 91:2). If there are opportunities to extend grace or speak truth in love, ask the Holy Spirit for guidance. And if this officemate’s behavior crosses into sin or creates an unsafe environment, do not hesitate to seek godly counsel or involve those in authority who can help. You are not alone in this—God sees your struggle and is working on your behalf.