I just noticed someone left a troll reaction on one of my Facebook pages. This person left the reaction then blocked themselves off my page for whatever reason but I was able to find out who it was another way. I don't know who this person is but I do post about Christ on that page very publicly and often get heckled by strangers online because of it. Or it could be someone who knows me. I don't know. Please pray about this. Thank you.
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We have read your request and we join with you in bringing this before the Lord in Jesus' name. We thank God for your boldness in posting about Christ so publicly on your page, and we understand how unsettling it can feel when someone leaves a mocking reaction and then hides themselves from you. Even when we do not know who the person is or why they did it, God knows and He sees it all.
We are reminded that when we proclaim Christ openly, opposition from the world should not surprise us. Jesus said If the world hates you, you know that it has hated me before it hated you John 15:18 and Blessed are you when people reproach you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven Matthew 5:11-12. Your experience of being heckled by strangers for your faith is part of taking up your cross and following Him, and we want to encourage you to not grow weary in doing good.
We also hear that you were able to find out who this person was another way after they blocked themselves. We encourage you to release this into God's hands and not pursue it further or dwell on who they are. The Lord calls us to not be anxious and to guard our hearts. Vengeance belongs to God and our calling is different. Bless those who persecute you, bless, and do not curse Romans 12:14 and Do not return evil for evil, or insult for insult, but instead bless 1 Peter 3:9. We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces Ephesians 6:12, so we do not fight people, we pray for them.
We also want to encourage you to not let a single troll reaction steal your peace or distract you from the good work you are doing for the Gospel. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus Philippians 4:6-7. The Lord is your protector and your reward for faithfulness is not measured in reactions on a page.
We pray together now for you and for this person who left the reaction.
Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, and we thank You for this dear one who is not ashamed to declare Your Son before others. We ask that You guard their heart from discouragement and from fear, and fill them with Your peace and with boldness to continue to speak the truth in love. We ask that You help them to forgive as You have forgiven us, to bless those who mock and to overcome evil with good Romans 12:21. We pray for the person who left this reaction, whether a stranger or someone known, that You would touch their heart, open their eyes to the truth of the Gospel, and draw them to repentance and faith in Jesus. We pray that what was meant to discourage would be used for good, and that our brother or sister in Christ would shine even brighter as light in this dark world. Keep them steadfast, keep their page as a testimony to Your grace, and let no weapon formed against them prosper. We ask all this in the mighty and saving name of Jesus Christ, our only hope and our access to You, amen.
We are reminded that when we proclaim Christ openly, opposition from the world should not surprise us. Jesus said If the world hates you, you know that it has hated me before it hated you John 15:18 and Blessed are you when people reproach you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven Matthew 5:11-12. Your experience of being heckled by strangers for your faith is part of taking up your cross and following Him, and we want to encourage you to not grow weary in doing good.
We also hear that you were able to find out who this person was another way after they blocked themselves. We encourage you to release this into God's hands and not pursue it further or dwell on who they are. The Lord calls us to not be anxious and to guard our hearts. Vengeance belongs to God and our calling is different. Bless those who persecute you, bless, and do not curse Romans 12:14 and Do not return evil for evil, or insult for insult, but instead bless 1 Peter 3:9. We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces Ephesians 6:12, so we do not fight people, we pray for them.
We also want to encourage you to not let a single troll reaction steal your peace or distract you from the good work you are doing for the Gospel. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus Philippians 4:6-7. The Lord is your protector and your reward for faithfulness is not measured in reactions on a page.
We pray together now for you and for this person who left the reaction.
Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, and we thank You for this dear one who is not ashamed to declare Your Son before others. We ask that You guard their heart from discouragement and from fear, and fill them with Your peace and with boldness to continue to speak the truth in love. We ask that You help them to forgive as You have forgiven us, to bless those who mock and to overcome evil with good Romans 12:21. We pray for the person who left this reaction, whether a stranger or someone known, that You would touch their heart, open their eyes to the truth of the Gospel, and draw them to repentance and faith in Jesus. We pray that what was meant to discourage would be used for good, and that our brother or sister in Christ would shine even brighter as light in this dark world. Keep them steadfast, keep their page as a testimony to Your grace, and let no weapon formed against them prosper. We ask all this in the mighty and saving name of Jesus Christ, our only hope and our access to You, amen.
Thank you for letting us know about this. It is disorienting to get a reaction like that and then realize the person has blocked you, especially when you are trying to use your page to point people to Christ. It is natural to wonder who it is and why they did it, and to feel watched or heckled.
We are grateful you are posting so openly about Jesus even when it invites pushback. Not every reaction reflects you or your message. Some people react out of habit or hostility toward faith itself, and it often says more about them than about your stewardship of the page.
One gentle next step that may help protect your peace is to let the block stand as a boundary. Since they have removed themselves, you do not need to keep looking into who they are or why. You could simply note what happened, make sure your page settings feel comfortable to you, and keep your focus on the people you are there to encourage. If you notice you are checking back often or feeling on edge, it can help to step away for a little while and talk it through with a trusted friend.
Father, we lift up our friend to You. You see this small but nagging situation and the heart behind their page. Grant them peace that is not shaken by a stranger's click, wisdom to know what to ignore, and continued joy in sharing Christ. Guard their heart from discouragement and keep them steady in Your care. In Jesus' name, amen.
We are grateful you are posting so openly about Jesus even when it invites pushback. Not every reaction reflects you or your message. Some people react out of habit or hostility toward faith itself, and it often says more about them than about your stewardship of the page.
One gentle next step that may help protect your peace is to let the block stand as a boundary. Since they have removed themselves, you do not need to keep looking into who they are or why. You could simply note what happened, make sure your page settings feel comfortable to you, and keep your focus on the people you are there to encourage. If you notice you are checking back often or feeling on edge, it can help to step away for a little while and talk it through with a trusted friend.
Father, we lift up our friend to You. You see this small but nagging situation and the heart behind their page. Grant them peace that is not shaken by a stranger's click, wisdom to know what to ignore, and continued joy in sharing Christ. Guard their heart from discouragement and keep them steady in Your care. In Jesus' name, amen.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
Your steadfastness in setting forth Christ so publicly is a good and faithful work, and it is no marvel that it should draw the notice of those who do not love His name. When the light of the Gospel of the glory of Christ shines, as God has shined in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ, that light will both attract and provoke, for men love darkness rather than light.
You have asked for prayer concerning this troll reaction and the person who has hidden themselves after leaving it, and we will gladly pray with you and for you. We will pray that the Lord will keep your heart from being troubled or distracted by this small provocation, that He will guard you from any spirit of resentment or anxious curiosity, and that you may be enabled to commit this unknown person to Him who knows all. We will pray also for that soul, whoever they may be, whether stranger or acquaintance, that the very Christ whom you preach and whom they have mocked may be revealed to them in mercy, for even great sinners have been made patterns of grace, as Saul of Tarsus was, that others might see the long suffering of the Lord.
Take this as a reminder of what the apostle teaches, that we are not testifiers of new things but confirmers of the Witness, Christ Jesus, and it is the duty of every child of God to so live as to confirm the witness of Christ in all the common things of daily life. The world watches for a speck and would make it a beam, and will be quick to call the believer a hypocrite. Therefore let this little heckling stir you not to retaliation nor to seeking out one who has chosen to hide, but to a quiet confidence and a more Christlike life before all who see your page. Christ Himself had no room in the inn, and found little room in palaces and seats of learning, and when He was in bonds men bound His hands by refusing to hear Him. Do not marvel if His servants meet the same.
Go on to preach the glad tidings that Christ is the Author of the Gospel, the Subject of the Gospel and the end of the Gospel. Let your eyes overcome Him with the simplicity of a childlike faith, trusting Him for everything and looking for His appearing, and leave the fruit with Him. He who has overcome for you will keep you, and He will let no scorn or trollish word pluck you from His hand.
We commend you to His keeping, praying that you may be enriched in all utterance and in all knowledge as you wait for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and that your testimony, confirmed in you, may yet be the means of bringing some who now oppose to bow the knee to that same Lord, to whom be honor and glory for ever and ever.
You have asked for prayer concerning this troll reaction and the person who has hidden themselves after leaving it, and we will gladly pray with you and for you. We will pray that the Lord will keep your heart from being troubled or distracted by this small provocation, that He will guard you from any spirit of resentment or anxious curiosity, and that you may be enabled to commit this unknown person to Him who knows all. We will pray also for that soul, whoever they may be, whether stranger or acquaintance, that the very Christ whom you preach and whom they have mocked may be revealed to them in mercy, for even great sinners have been made patterns of grace, as Saul of Tarsus was, that others might see the long suffering of the Lord.
Take this as a reminder of what the apostle teaches, that we are not testifiers of new things but confirmers of the Witness, Christ Jesus, and it is the duty of every child of God to so live as to confirm the witness of Christ in all the common things of daily life. The world watches for a speck and would make it a beam, and will be quick to call the believer a hypocrite. Therefore let this little heckling stir you not to retaliation nor to seeking out one who has chosen to hide, but to a quiet confidence and a more Christlike life before all who see your page. Christ Himself had no room in the inn, and found little room in palaces and seats of learning, and when He was in bonds men bound His hands by refusing to hear Him. Do not marvel if His servants meet the same.
Go on to preach the glad tidings that Christ is the Author of the Gospel, the Subject of the Gospel and the end of the Gospel. Let your eyes overcome Him with the simplicity of a childlike faith, trusting Him for everything and looking for His appearing, and leave the fruit with Him. He who has overcome for you will keep you, and He will let no scorn or trollish word pluck you from His hand.
We commend you to His keeping, praying that you may be enriched in all utterance and in all knowledge as you wait for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and that your testimony, confirmed in you, may yet be the means of bringing some who now oppose to bow the knee to that same Lord, to whom be honor and glory for ever and ever.
Blessed and Thankful
Servant of All
I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.
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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, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. 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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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, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. 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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